Vermont Pumpkin U-Pick Orchards in !

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Pumpkin U-Pick Orchards in Vermont 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!

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Addison County

Douglas Orchards - apples, raspberries, pumpkins.
1050 Rt 74 W, Shoreham, VT 05770. Phone: 802-897-5043. Email: ssview@shoreham.net. Open: mid-June to mid July; September to November. Directions: Rte 74, 1 mile west of Shoreham VillageThey also have applesauce, apple cider, drops apples, apple cider donuts, strawberries, and pumpkins. . Click here for a map and directions.
Douglas Orchards Facebook page. facebook page. The orchard grows apples, pears, cherries & berries, and make cider. Since the beginning, they've grown the land into a thriving apple orchard that's become an important tourist attraction and community asset, offering pick-your-own apples, strawberries and raspberries, as well as fresh-pressed cider, cherries and pears. Cortland, Empire, Gala, Ginger Gold, Macoun, McIntosh and Spartan apples for PYO (UPDATED: July 21, 2021, JBS)

Caledonia County

Kingdom Corn Maze - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, corn (sweet), flowers, pumpkins, winter squash, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, gift shop, porta-potties, picnic area, picnic area you may bring your own food, face painting, trike track, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
1416 Burke Rd, Sutton, VT 05867. Phone: (802) 424-7227. Email: kingdomcornmaze@gmail.com. Open: Friday - Sunday August - October. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, ApplePay, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard.
Kingdom Corn Maze Facebook page. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicalsSunflowers- Mid August-Early September Pumpkins - September-October. (UPDATED: September 21, 2021) (ADDED: August 13, 2021)

Chittenden County

Adams Apple Orchard & Farm Market - apples, pumpkins
1168 Old Stage Road, Williston, VT 05495. Phone: 802-879-5226. Email: vtapple@upickvermont.com. Open: mid-April to December 31. Directions: Corner Old Stage Rd & Mountainview Rd, 2 miles east from Industrial Avenue. Pick your own apples; ready picked blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, pumpkins, vegetables, apples. . Click here for a map and directions.
Adams Apple Orchard & Farm Market Facebook page. . Alternate phone: (888) 387-4288 Adams Apple Orchard facebook page.
Chapin Orchard - Pick-your-own apples, Pre-picked apples, Pumpkins, Fresh Cider, Honey, Maple, hayrides
150 Chapin Road, Essex, VT 05452. Phone: (802) 879-6210. Email: jbovevt@comcast.net. Open: Aug. Click here for a map and directions. 30 til November 2nd, Seven days a week from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. We offer pick-your-own apples, a fully stocked retail and visitor center, gift certificates, field trips, and more. Come visitOther Vermont products. Free hayrides on weekend afternoons.
Isham Family Farm - blackberries, blueberries, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Autumn, red), maple syrup, Christmas trees, pumpkins, corn maze, sunflower maze, wagon rides, weddings
3517 Oak Hill Road, Williston, VT 05495. Phone: 802 872-1525. Email: ishamfamilyfarm@yahoo.com. Open: 7 days per week for PYO berries in season and maple syrup. Directions: 3.5 miles south from the village of Williston. 1 mile north of Lake Iroquois. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Maple syryp sugaring season generally ends around the beginning of April, but our maple syrup is available year-round on our online store and on the farm. Pick-Your-Own berries: Our berry fields, established in 2003, include early and mid-summer-ripening blueberries, and summer and fall raspberries. Self-serve berry picking is avialable from dawn until dusk. Quart and pint containers are provided. Typical availability is Blueberries in early July and August; Summer Raspberries in July; Fall Raspberries in September and October. Our farm stand has our incredible fresh picked sweet corn, available in August. Freshly picked ears are easily accessible at our conveniently located, self-serve roadside stand.In the Fall, pick-Your-Own Pumpkins and a sunflower maze with two acres of pumpkins, in all shapes and sizes, are ready to be picked by eager children and their families. Pumpkins are sold according to size, not weight. We have Autum corn and sunflower mazes: Come get lost and enjoy the outdoors at in the fall. The corn and sunflower maze is generally open in late September, but feel free to call and make sure. Plus, wagon rideTractor-Drawn Hay Rides. And come December, our Christmas Tree Farm is abuzz with families who select and cut their own trees. Plan to come early in the season for the best selection. Handmade balsam wreaths are also available at the farm. The beautifully renovated 3,000 square-foot barn building is now available for community gatherings, special events, and weddings, for up to 175 people (read the Burlington Free Press article on the wedding barn). The spacious interior of the barn and beautiful landscape outside makes for a unique Vermont wedding venue. Wedding ceremonies can be held in one of the barns, outside on the stone patio, or on the west side of the farm high on a hill beside a beautiful three-acre pond and mountain views. Check out the photo spread in Vermont Bride with pictures from our barn!(UPDATED: September 23, 2018, JBS) A visitor writes on August 07, 2013: "Isham Family Farm is blueberry picking Nirvana!! Superb day of picking of monster size berries. Best of all they do not spray pesticides. "
Paul Mazza's Fruit & Vegetable Stand - strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, homegrown peaches, vegetables, pumpkins
135 Poor Farm Road, Colchester, VT 05446. Phone: (802) 879-0102. Open: Early June-October 31. Click here for a map and directions.
Red Barn Gardens - flowers, lavender, plums, pumpkins, picnic area, weddings and wedding parties
8939 Williston Road, Williston, VT 05495. Phone: 802-233-0429. Email: RedBarnGardensVT@gmail.com. Open: 11am to 5pm. Directions: From Burlington, VT: I-89 South, exit 12 toward Williston, Follow signs for Rte. 2 East, go through Williston Village, straight through 4-way stop, Red Barn Gardens on left at top of French Hill. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
Red Barn Gardens Facebook page. Your local Farm Stand & Greenhouse. Don't forget to book your wedding, graduation or other special event soon.
Sam Mazza Farm Market - strawberries, vegetables, pumpkins, corn maze
277 Lavigne Road, Colchester, VT 05446. Phone: 802-655-3440. Email: smazzafarms@comcast.net. Open: year round. Click here for a map and directions. . Email Exit 16 off I-89, head north on Route 7, 1 1/2 miles. Turn left onto Blakely Road. Go 1 1/2 miles, take left after bridge onto Lavigne Road. U-pick strawberries, vegetables, pumpkins. ALL DATES ARE APPROXIMATE & WEATHER DEPENDENT. PLEASE CALL FOR CURRENT PICKING INFO. OR VISIT US ON FACEBOOK FOR UP TO DATE INFORMATION. STRAWBERRIES JUNE. BLUEBERRIES JULY - AUGUST. RASPBERRIES JULY - AUGUST. PUMPKINS (WEEKENDS ONLY) LAST WEEKEND OF SEPTEMBER TO THE THIRD WEEKEND OF OCTOBER.
Sweet Roots Farm & Market - formerly The Charlotte Berry Farm - formerly The Charlotte Berry Farm - blueberries, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (Spring, black), strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area, birthday parties
4702 Ethan Allen Highway, Charlotte, VT 05445. Phone: 802-425-3652. Email: market@sweetrootsvt.com. Open: Tuesday to Sunday, 9am to 6pm. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard.
Sweet Roots Farm & Market - formerly The Charlotte Berry Farm Facebook page. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates Click here for their Facebook page. The Charlotte Berry Farm is a family friendly berry farm with a variety of berries including strawberries, raspberries, black raspberries, blueberries and pumpkins. Please come and visit the farm to pick-your-own berries, enjoy creemees made with farm fresh berries, enjoy the scenery and bring a camera to capture that precious photo of a child with berry juice all over his or her face! We would love to meet you, come on into our farm stand! (UPDATED: July 20, 2012, by a visitor)
Comments from a visitor on July 20, 2012: "We stopped as we were driving through the area. We saw the sign and turned in to see a band playing and people dancing and having fun, playing games. I thought the orchard was in great condition, easily marked with the different kinds of berries. they also had delicious chocolate chip and blueberry cookies!! This is hours from our home but I would make a point to stop back again next season."

Franklin County

West Swanton Orchards - PYO apples, pumpkins
9 Fourth St, Swanton, VT 05488. Phone: (802) 868-9100. Email: waynel@together.net. Open: Mid-May through mid- December. Directions: 752 North River St, VT Route 78W, approximately 4 miles from Swanton village. . Click here for a map and directions. West Swanton Orchards Also has a farm stand with strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, vegetables, apples, pumpkins

Grand Isle County

Allenholm Farm - Blueberries, raspberries, vegetables, pumpkins, apples
111 South Street (but send mail to PO Box 300), South Hero, VT 05486. Phone: 802-372-5566. Email: apples@together.net. Open: Memorial Day weekend - December 24. Click here for a map and directions.
Allenholm Farm Facebook page. Atwe grow about 20 varieties of apples. In the Fall we offer Pick Your Own, which is enjoyed by hundreds of families each year.facebook page
Hackett's Orchard - apples, pumpkins
86 South Street, South Hero, VT 05486. Phone: 802-372-5555. Email: chhluvapls@aol.com. Open: April 1- December 31. Directions: turn off US Route 2 at Merchants Bank onto South St, 810 mile on right. Also ready picked: Raspberries, strawberries, vegetables, pumpkins, apples, bakery. Come pick your own apples and enjoy a wagon ride as well. We usually . Click here for a map and directions.
Hackett's Orchard Facebook page. turn off US Route 2 at Merchants Bank onto South St, 8/10 mile on right. Also ready picked: Raspberries, strawberries, vegetables, pumpkins, apples, bakery. Come pick your own apples and enjoy a wagon ride as well. We usually open our orchard to picking after Labor Day but the time really depends on the apples. 47 varieties of apples, fresh cider donuts, apple cider, vegetables, pumpkins, Vermont maple syrup and more. Enjoy our picnic and play area, and scheduled fall wagon rides and orchard tours. School groups welcome(UPDATED: May 4, 2015, JBS)

Lamoille County

Valley Dream Farm - Certified Organic, flowers, pumpkins, strawberries, tomatoes, Other fruit or veg, restrooms, school tours
5901 Pleasant Valley Rd, Cambridge, VT 05444. Phone: 802-644-6598. Email: valleydream@wildblue.net. Open: Seasonal. Directions: see web site. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
Valley Dream Farm Facebook page. Fax: 802-644-2213 Farmstand open Daily 10am to 6pm June thru October, Strawberries available Father's Day thru July, Bulk and Pre-orders arranged by phone. We are certified organic for all crops! NOFA and USDA organic certified products.
Comments from a visitor on September 08, 2008: "Loved the strawberries, "

Orange County

Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center - Certified Organic, apples, blueberries, strawberries, carving pumpkins, flowers, Local honey from within 50 miles, U-pick and already picked, farm market, bakery, porta-potties, Cell service cell phones work here, CSA, picnic area, picnic area you may bring your own food, school tours
225 Pavillion Road, East Thetford, VT 05043. Phone: (802) 785-4737. Email: growing@cedarcirclefarm.org. Open: Call for current hours. Directions: From I-91: Take Exit 14 for Thetford. Turn east on Route 113, and follow 1 mi. to end of road. Turn right on Route 5. After the gas station, bear left at the Cedar Circle sign onto Pavilion Road. The farmstand is 14 mi. on left, past the yellow house. | From NorwichHanover: Go north on Route 5, approximately 9 mi. After the large red barn on right, look for a VT road sign for Cedar Circle Farm. Turn right across railroad tracks onto Pavilion Road. The farm is approximately 34 mi. down, on right. - truncated. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, All credit cards, ApplePay.
Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center Facebook page. Picking updates: Click here for picking updatesFrom I-91: Take Exit 14 for Thetford. Turn east on Route 113, and follow 1 mi. to end of road. Turn right on Route 5. After the gas station, bear left at the Cedar Circle sign onto Pavilion Road. The farmstand is 1/4 mi. on left, past the yellow house. | From Norwich/Hanover: Go north on Route 5, approximately 9 mi. After the large red barn on right, look for a VT road sign for Cedar Circle Farm. Turn right across railroad tracks onto Pavilion Road. The farm is approximately 3/4 mi. down, on right Strawberries mid to late June; Flowers from July 5 to early September; Blueberries from mid or late July to August; Apples from September to October; Pumpkins in October;. We are certified organic for all crops! Click here for our Instagram page. (UPDATED: January 23, 2023)A visitor writes on July 06, 2013: "absolutely love it, has sandbox for kids and coffee cafe too. They offer organic farming, homemade items made in farmhouse kitchen, cooking/gardening classes, fathers day festival, strawberry festival, pumpkin festival and tomato festival "

Washington County

Burtt's Apple Orchard - Uses integrated pest management practices, apples, cherries, pumpkins, winter squash, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), porta-potties are available, picnic area you may bring your own food, school tours
283 Cabot Plains Rd, Cabot, VT 05647. Phone: 802-917-2614. Email: gregburtt@gmail.com. Open: Apples - Monday through Sunday, from 9 am to 6 pm, Labor Day Weekend through October 31; Cherries - See our website. Directions: Approximately 2.5 miles north of Cabot Creamery along route 215. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard.
Burtt's Apple Orchard Facebook page. Picking updates: Click here for picking updatesCherries are usually ripe in mid July; Pumpkins are ripe at the same time as apples in September and October. We use Integrated Pest Management to substantially reduce the amount of chemicals used in our orchardWith over 40 varieties of apples, pears, and cherries you are sure to find your favorite at Burtt's. You've got to try our homemade cider donuts and fresh unpasteurized cider. For the kids, (and adults who like random fun) there's the amazing apple shooter!. Pick-your-own apples are $1 per pound. Pick-your-own Honeycrisp are $2 per pound. Pick-your-own tart cherries are $3 per pound. Please no dogs in the orchard, but they are welcome in our fields!

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)

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