2024 North-Central Washington State Pumpkin U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Pumpkin U-Pick Orchards in North-Central Washington State 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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Chelan County

• Chelan Valley Farms - apples, flowers, pumpkins, winery, farmstay
  2389 Green Ave, Manson, WA . Phone: (509) 435-1813. Email: info@chelanvalleyfarms.com. Open: Tasting Room Wed-Sun from 12 pm to 5 pm through October, Annual Pumpkin Patch Opens Saturday, in mid-September through October: Wed-Sunfrom 12 pm to 5 pm, Sat & Sun 10 am to 5 pm. Click here for a map and directions.
  Chelan Valley Farms Facebook page. Pumpkin activities on the weekend, Upick Apples, Upick Flowers & Wine Tasting during all open hours. Discover wines for sale, tranquil guest accommodations, plus u-pick pumpkins, apples and flowers in the heart of The Chelan Valley. Our Guest house is now availablefacebook page. U-Pick Flowers, Workshops, and Tours; join us for meditation and yoga events, flower-arranging lessons, u-pick flowers or simply to tour the working farm. U-Pick Flowers: Come enjoy the garden on the farm. You choose your colors, and textures and bring home a farm fresh bouquet. No Reservations Required- just swing by during open hours.

Grant County

• Becerra Gardens - cucumbers, basil, melons, peppers, pumpkins, winter squash, tomatoes, U-pick and already picked, porta-potties are available, picnic area
  9074 Road K N.w., Quincy, WA 98848. Phone: 509-989-1298. Email: amado@becerragardens.com. Open: seven days a week from dawn to dusk the months of April through October; see website for Fall maze dates. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
  Becerra Gardens Facebook page. seven days a week from dawn to dusk the months of April through October; see website for Fall maze dates/.hoursHarvest Maze the month of October

Kittitas County

• Huffman Farms U-Pick - strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, tayberries, blackberries, Marionberries, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, Fall festival, corn maze, haunted corn maze, child-sized haybale maze, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, haunted trail, Honey from hives on the farm, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, petting zoo, birthday parties, school tours
  6181 Wilson Creek Road, Ellensburg, WA 98926. Phone: 509-899-2002. Email: Hilary@huffmanfarms.com. Open: Every Saturday and Sunday in October from 10 am to 4 pm. Directions: From I-90 Exit #109, north up Canyon RdMain Street. Turn right onto University Way, which becomes Vantage highway Follow Vantage highway for approximately 2 miles, turn left onto Wilson Creek Road. Follow Wilson Creek for approximately 4 miles. Huffman Farms will be on the leftHaunted Forest and Corn Maze, every Friday and Saturday night in October, beginning October 9 Thursday, from 7 pm to 10 pm. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, VisaMasterCard, AmEx. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, AmEx.
  Huffman Farms U-Pick Facebook page. Pumpkin updates: Click here for updatesFrom I-90 Exit #109, north up Canyon Rd/Main Street. Turn right onto University Way, which becomes Vantage highway Follow Vantage highway for approximately 2 miles, turn left onto Wilson Creek Road. Follow Wilson Creek for approximately 4 miles. Huffman Farms will be on the leftHaunted Forest and Corn Maze, every Friday and Saturday night in October, beginning October 9 Thursday, from 7 pm to 10 pmHuffman Farms is located just minutes from downtown Ellensburg. A first-generation family farm, we grow 25 varieties of pumpkins, squash and gourds that fill our 2-acre patch, which is the heart of our 36-acre farm. Enjoy wholesome, fall family fun every weekend in October with hayrides, Jack's Kid Zone, pumpkin chucking, Gourdy's corn maze, pony hop races, a petting zoo and more. Admission, hayrides, petting zoo and duck races are free of charge. No outside food or pets please (except certified service animals). (UPDATED: August 25, 2015)
• Parke Creek Farm - beans, cucumbers, flowers, peas, pumpkins, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs
  1981 Parke Creek Road, Ellensburg, WA 98926. Phone: 509-968-9630. Email: info@parkecreekfarm.com. Open: June to October Monday to Friday 10 am to 5 pm. Directions: I-90 take exit 115 \(Kittitas\) head north on Clemons, into the town of Kittitas, turn right on First street. First street turns into Parke Creek Road. Drive 1 mile east on Parke Creek Road. First house on the left. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, WIC Vouchers. I-90 take exit 115 (Kittitas) head north on Clemons, into the town of Kittitas, turn right on First street. First street turns into Parke Creek Road. Drive 1 mile east on Parke Creek Road. First house on the left Pasture raised lamb, wool, yarn, wool dryer balls, Berkshire pork, free range eggs, sweet corn, cut flowers, berries, produce and a whole lot more. All our farm products are naturally grown or raised without chemicals. We are a sustainable old fashioned farm. Pork and lamb available when in season.
• U Lazy U Farms - corn (sweet), flowers, pumpkins, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
  1640 Kittitas Hwy, Ellensburg, WA 98926. Phone: 509-859-3957. Email: ULazyUFarms@Yahoo.com. Open: UPDATE for 2020; Their website is gone; Does anyone have current information, are they still offering pick your own or are even open? If so, please write me, their last reported hours were August and September 7 days a week day light until dark check website to be sure we have corn ripe!. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard. . Alternate Phone: 509-962-6049 We are on the Kittitas highway just west of #6 road. From Ellensburg, take Mtn View Avenue to the east it will turn into Kittitas highway at edge of town. We are approximately 2 miles from town. Sweet Corn and Flowers August and September Pumpkins and Fall Activities last weekend of September thru HalloweenPlease check out our web site to see what else is going on at the farm and to confirm our hours. We will be adding new things to do during our Fall activities so be sure to look at the website!

 

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