2024 Richmond area of Southeastern Virginia Pumpkin U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Pumpkin U-Pick Orchards in Richmond area of Southeastern Virginia in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for pumpkins that we know of in this area.

Not all areas of a state have pumpkins farms that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using the add a farm form!

Remember to always check with the farm's own website or Facebook page before you go - or call or email them if they don't have a website or Facebook page. Conditions at the farms and crops can change literally overnight, so if you want to avoid a wasted trip out there - check with the farm directly before you go! If I cannot reach them, I DON'T GO!

PLEASE report closed farms, broken links and incorrect info using the "Report Corrections" form below.

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Chesterfield County

• Chesterfield Berry Farm - blackberries, pumpkins, strawberries, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, pony rides, farm animals, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
  20501 Skinquarter Road, Moseley, VA 23120. Phone: 804-739-9056. Email: chesterfieldberry@gmail.com. Open: Strawberry season starts typically at the end of April on Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm; see their website for updates. Directions: We are located on Hull Street Road360, 6 12 miles west of Woodlake. Also, from 288 take the 360 west exit and we are 8 miles on the right hand side. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. . Alternate Phone: 804-739-3831 We are located on Hull Street Road/360, 6 1/2 miles west of Woodlake. Also, from 288 take the 360 west exit and we are 8 miles on the right hand sideMarket opens mid March; Strawberry festival is May; Blackberry picking is July; Fall Harvest starts mid September
  Comments from a visitor on June 10, 2012: "This farm is very expensive. Just to get into the farm, it costs $5/person. Can't even pick berries without paying this admission fee."
  Comments from a visitor on April 30, 2009: "My family with young children has really enjoyed this farms pick your own pumpkins and strawberries. I have been to many farms and think this was a top notch experience. Go on festival days if you enjoy activities for children."

Goochland County

• Newcastle Bee and Berry Farm - blackberries, strawberries, pumpkins, Honey from hives on the farm
  4900 Broadstreet Road, Louisa, VA 22802. Phone: 804-385-7213. Email: newcastlebeeandberryfarm@gmail.com. Open: Tuesdays 8 AM to 12 PM, 6PM to 8PM, Thursdays 8 AM to 12 PM, 6 PM to 8 PM, Saturdays 8 AM to 12 PM, 6 PM to 8 PM, Sundays 11 AM to 2 PM, follow on facebook for closings and picked out notifications. Directions: On route 250, Hadensville exit \(same exit as Goochland Drive in Movie Theater\). . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Call first if traveling a distance to confirm hours and conditions. Strawberries in May, Blackberries in July and hopefully raspberries in AugustOn route 250, Hadensville exit (same exit as Goochland Drive in Movie Theater) (UPDATED: May 05, 2019)

Hanover County

• Hanover Vegetable Farm - pumpkins, Fresh eggs, porta-potties are available, restrooms, picnic area, picnic area you may bring your own food, inflatables or bounce houses, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations, events at your location (call for info)
  13580 Ashland Road, Ashland, VA 23005. Phone: 804-402-4149. Email: Hanoverfarm@aol.com. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From Richmond: Take 64 W to 295 \(or 95 N to 295Charlottesville\); take the RT 33 exit 49 toward Montpelier; go 5 miles to Stanley Store and turn right at light onto Ashland Rd623- Hanover Vegetable Farm is 14 mile on left. From FredericksburgNOVA: Take 95 S to AshlandRT 54 exit; turn left onto RT 1 S; take right onto AshcakeAshland Road at the Luck ChevroletSHEETZ light--go 6 miles to the Hanover Vegetable Farm-we\'re on the right. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
  Hanover Vegetable Farm Facebook page. From Richmond: Take 64 W to 295 (or 95 N to 295/Charlottesville); take the RT 33 exit 49 toward Montpelier; go 5 miles to Stanley Store and turn right at light onto Ashland Rd/623- is 1/4 mile on left. From Fredericksburg/NOVA: Take 95 S to Ashland/RT 54 exit; turn left onto RT 1 S; take right onto Ashcake/Ashland Road at the Luck Chevrolet/SHEETZ light--go 6 miles to the-we're on the rightPumpkin Patch and Corn Maze are open From September 30th through October 31st(ADDED: February 04, 2016)

New Kent County

• Holly Fork Farm Produce & Pumpkin Patch - blackberries, strawberries, pumpkins, raspberries (red), Honey from hives on the farm, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties are available, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
  4901 Holly Fork Road, Barhamsville, VA 23011. Phone: 804 366 6349. Email: hollyforkfarm@gmail.com. Open: Tuesday thru Sunday open on Columbus day Monday closed all other Mondays. Directions: You can take 64 east to the West PointToano exit to get to us. We are about 5 minutes from the interstate, 45-50 minutes from Richmond, an hour from Virginia Beach and about 35 minutes from Newport News and Hampton Roads. Feel free to call if you need assistance. \(there is no detour to our farmIGNORE the signs on the way in or call if you need assistance getting here\) ALSO if you GPS instructs you to the route using Six Mt. Zion Rd DO NOT TAKE IT. it is CLOSED and GPS does not recognize it - truncated. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
  Holly Fork Farm Produce & Pumpkin Patch Facebook page. . Alternate Phone: 757 566 0729They sometimes get picked out so always check their website or call before you go You can take 64 east to the West Point/Toano exit to get to us. We are about 5 minutes from the interstate, 45-50 minutes from Richmond, an hour from Virginia Beach and about 35 minutes from Newport News and Hampton Roads. Feel free to call if you need assistance. (there is no detour to our farm/IGNORE the signs on the way in or call if you need assistance getting here) ALSO if you GPS instructs you to the route using Six Mt. Zion Rd DO NOT TAKE IT. it is CLOSED and GPS does not recognize it (not sure why)!!! Pick an alternate route or give us a call ! Our farm is seasonal and is not open year round; We harvest mid to late June until November 1st; Call or visit our web site for specific hours of operationWe do out best to grow fresh veggies for you in the summer & provide a family friendly, relaxed pumpkin patch in the fall. We open the patch each year October 1st. We welcome groups of all types. We are handicapp and pet friendly too (leashes please). We offer a huge variety of pumpkins, gourds, corn stalk bundles, straw bales, mums, homemade jams, honey, homemade cakes, large game area, hay rides, pumpkin launching, pot bellied pigs, chickens, picnic area, & fun! It is worth the drive out to the country to come & see us

 

Pumpkin

Pumpkin Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Do you want it for a party, decoration or eating?

For a wedding or party:

See this page: Finding pumpkins for weddings

Decoration to paint or carve:

OK, Then you need only look for any pumpkin that is

• visually appealing, evenly a deep orange. The shape is just whatever appeals to you. If it grew on its side and has a flat spot, you can either make that the make or use it as part of your design!
• free from cuts, soft spots, bruises. The flesh should feel hard, and not give easily. Infections can invade easily and cause rot
• Make sure the stem is attached.

Store it carefully, especially if you pick it from the vine yourself. Cure a fresh-picked pumpkin by keeping it in a dry place. Don't handle or disturb it. Curing toughens the rind, making it less prone to rot. Pumpkins will keep for months in a cool (50 F to 65F dry, low humidity environment; such as a cool, dry basement.

Tip: If you like roasted or baked pumpkin seeds, you can save the seeds from any pumpkin!

To make a pumpkin pie!

Then you need a small, sweet type of pumpkin that has been developed for eating. They are smaller, typically about 8" to 10" diameter. The meat is much less stringy and smoother than a decorative pumpkin variety. Pumpkin is rich in vitamin A and potassium. One-half cup of cooked pumpkin provides more than the recommended daily allowance of vitamin A. One cup of cooked pumpkin contains only 81 calories. It's low in fat and sodium! Usually you can get these at the grocery store, and some of the pumpkin patches and farm stands have them. Be sure to tell them that you intend to use it for a pumpkin pie. Again, look for firm, no soft spots, or signs of any rot. See this page for easy, illustrated directions to make a pumpkin pie from a fresh pumpkin!

Varieties of Pumpkins

• Sugar - Excellent for baking
• Jack O'Lantern - most common for carving
• White Lumina - unusual, medium-sized white pumpkin
• Mini - Great for decoration
• Gourds - Many varieties, used for decorations

For a very complete, detailed list of many varieties of pumpkins and where to get the seeds, see this page!

Want to Grow Your Own Pumpkins?

Then see this page!

Pumpkin recipes

• How to prepare cooked pumpkin from a fresh pumpkin (for use in all the recipes)
• Illustrated instructions to make a pumpkin pie from a fresh pumpkin - the best pumpkin pie you will ever taste! (metric version for the UK, Europe, Australia, Japan, etc.)
• How to home-can pumpkin (in a cooked, cubed form) and why you shouldn't home-can the pureed forms.
• Traditional Pumpkin Pie
• Chocolate pumpkin pie
• Pumpkin Spice Muffins
• Pumpkin muffins
• Pumpkin Bread
• Pumpkin Butter!
• Pumpkin cheesecake - INCREDIBLE!!! You have to try this one!
• Pumpkin Cookies
• Pumpkin soup - even if you normally aren't a soup lover; you will love this one.
• Butternut-Chestnut Panchetta-Bacon Soup - Pumpkin or Butternut squash combines with chestnuts and bacon, ham or panchetta in this great soup
• Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
• No Sugar Pumpkin Pie
• Apple Cider Doughnut Recipe (with maple glaze or sugar glaze)

Other Local Farm Products (Honey, Horses, Milk, Meat, Eggs, Etc.)
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)

• Farm markets and roadside stands
• Local Honey Finder
• Local Meat, Milk and Eggs
• Venues: Farms, Wineries, Orchards for your event, wedding or party
• Easter egg hunts
• Children"s consignment sales
• Fruit and vegetable festivals
• Winery tours and wine tastings
• Horse rides, stables, lessons, trails
• Maple Syrup farms and sugarworks
• Bed & Breakfasts on Farms, Wineries, Ranches and Orchards
• Pumpkin patches
• Corn mazes
• Zombie Paintball venues
• Christmas Tree Farms & lots
• Environmental resources
• Consumer fraud information
• Wholesale food sources
• Resources for Farmers