This page provides a detailed list of Western Florida's pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hay rides and other Halloween farm stuff!!   Just scroll down this page! Some are farms, where you take a hay ride out into the field, others are elaborate farm stands with mountains of pumpkins and other activities and some are simple roadside stands.  All should have loads of pumpkins to choose from.  To really make it fun for  your kids, look for those that have the extra activities, like a corn maze, spook house, or hayride.  There is usually a small fee for the mazes (of course, the  more elaborate mazes tend to charge more. Hayrides are often free. ALWAYS call before you go to confirm all information, they don't always report changes to me!

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On our Pick-your-own website, we also have pages with our own simple instructions on canning, freezing and drying  many other fruits and vegetables, such as  how to make jam, apple butter, applesauce, spaghetti sauce, salsa, pickles, ketchup or freezing corn  (these links open new pages, just close them to return here).   Be sure to come back at Christmas if you are looking for a cut-your-own Christmas tree farm!   Look at the bottom of the page for links to resources on home canning, picking tips, recipes, etc..

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Western Florida's Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, Hay Rides and More, by County

Charlotte County

• Gulf Cove Pumpkin Patch - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, tractor-pulled hay rides, prepicked produce, restrooms, picnic area
  1100 McCall rd (776), Port Charlotte, FL 33981. Phone: 941-815-6360Directions: Between Port Charlotte and Englewood on SR 776. At the Myakka River. The "Blue Roof". And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in October. Open: Monday through Saturday, 9 am to dark and Sunday noon to dark. Fall Festival will be Saturday, October 27 from 2pm to 6pm. Payment: Cash, Check. Fall Festival will include games and prizes for the kids, face painting, bounce house, hayrides, food, drinks, cotton candy & music. Fun for the whole family!

Citrus County

Collier County

Desoto County

• Fort Ogden Gardens - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, tractor-pulled hay rides, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed), prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms
  10539 Sw Hwy 17, Arcadia, FL 34269. Phone: 863-494-0587. Email: damianmiles@usfarmsllc.com. Open: "Wed to Sunday 9:00am to 5:00pm". Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. (ADDED: April 10, 2008)

Glades County

Hardee County

Hendry County

Hernando County

• PJJ Farm - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, tractor-pulled hay rides UPDATE October 14, 2007: We were unable to plant this year due to an illness in the family!  Be sure to see us in 2008!
  Email us at: pjjfarm@yahoo.com. Directions: Hwy 41 north of Brooksville to hwy 481 turning left. You will pass an old open log cabin store on the left. Keep going approximately 1/2 mile and the first paved road on the left will be Snow Hill Rd. turn left and go about one mile. Farm will be on right, please follow signs to the pumpkin patch entrance. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in October. Open: Open seven days a week during season, from 9am till dusk. We follow organic methods, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, only. Also for sale Indian corn

Highlands County

• Sharon's Farm Fresh Produce - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, prepicked produce
  Lake Brentwood Plaza hwy 27, Avonpark, FL 33825. Phone: 863 257-1615. Email us at: sharonscrabshack@aol.com. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November, December. Open: Monday to Saturday , 8 am to 6 pm. Strawberries: December to April, Tomatoes all year around, vegetables and corn also year round, when available. Payment: Cash, Check

Hillsborough County

• Hydro Harvest Farms "harvest Boo Fest" And Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins, Harvest Festival, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, produce for sale, parking provide free, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting
  1101 Shell Point Road E, Ruskin, FL 33570. Phone: 813-645-6574. Email: john@hydroharvestfarms.com. Directions: From Tampa- take I-75S to Exit 240b towards Ruskin(west), at second light (21st St) turn right, go 1/2 mile turn left (Shell Point Road E), farm is 1/2 mile on left. From Sarasota-take I-75N to exit 240 and follow above directions. From Street Pete-take I-275S over Skyway, merge on I 75N to exit 240 and follow above directions. Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in All year. Open: Pumpkin Patch open everyday Monday - Saturday 10:08 to 6:00 Sunday 10:08 to 5:00; Harvest BOO Fest is on October 25, 2008 from 12:08 to 3:00; Christmas Tree Farm starting November 22,2008; Santa at the farm December 20 and 21,2008;U - Pick all year long. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Payment: Cash, Check. Hydro Harvest Farms is a family owned farm. We grow all of our seasonal vegetables hydroponically. We use no dirt, no chemical pesticides and you don't have to bend to pick! We have year round events for the family. We have a large produce stand with already picked goodies. Visit our concession stand for fresh fruit smoothies, shakes and icees! Sign up for our weekly email newsletter for events and what's growing, on our website!. (UPDATED: August 16, 2008)
• Turkey Creek Stables - hayrides, horse riding
  5534 Turkey Creek Rd., Plant City, FL 33567. Phone: 813-737-1312. Email: peggy@turkeycreekstables.com. there are no pumpkins here, but plenty of horses, ponies and hayrides! Plan a fun (and unique) birthday party for your children - horses and ponies are available for groups. The group can ride on the trails or stay in our large arena. Also, ride through the neighboring park on a traditional hay ride. Hay Ride and Pony Ride Party: We will pick your party up at Medard Park with a hay wagon and bring you back to Turkey Creek Stables. At the stables, you have four ponies (or a combination of horses and ponies) for everyone to ride in the arena for an hour. The children (of all ages) take turns riding the ponies (assisted by their parents) for an hour. We will provide someone to walk the ponies/horses for an additional $5.00 each (2007). Call us to reserve your pony today! When the hour is over, we take you back to Medard Park on the hay wagon. The cost is only $80 (2007). For older children, we offer our regular hourly horse rentals so that they may ride on the trails. If you have ten or more riders, there is no charge for the hayride. If you have less than ten riders, there will be a charge of $15 (2007) for the hayride. We now have a party room available for your party. Pony Rides at Your Party: We will also bring a pony, or horse, to your home for parties. We have a three-hour minimum requirement and handlers are available for an additional charge. The cost is based on where the pony is to be delivered.

Lee County

• Biggar Farms & Gulf Coast Mulch -  pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, prepicked produce, strawberries, tomatoes,
  8751 Gladiolus Dr. across from The Shoppes @ Paddle Creek, Ft. Myers, FL 33908. Phone: 239-482-5010. Email: GCMULCHINC@Aol.com Directions: I 75 exit 131 is Daniels to; left on six mile cypress, changes into Gladiolus Drive; straight through lights at US 41, Summerlin, Winkler. We are located on the southwest corner of Gladiolus & Winkler. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December. Open: Monday to Friday,7am to 5pm, Saturday 7am to 4pm pumpkin patch mid October, U-pick Tomatoes mid November including other produce, U-pick Strawberries in December. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Mulch, Sod, Palm trees.
• Uncle Al's Pumpkin Patch & Christmas Trees - pumpkins, Precut Christmas trees, Christmas wreaths and boughs, Christmas decorations, trees bagged, trees tied, free tree trimmings, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, school tours
  5170 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33907. Phone: 239-229-6582. Fax: 239-437-5911. Email us at: Treeman4@aol.com. Directions: I75 exit 131 go West to US 41 (Cleveland Ave) turn left (South). We are located about 1 mile on the right hand side of the road. Just look for the Uncle AL's banner. And for a map to our farm, click here.

Manatee County

• Hunsader U-Pick Farms - pumpkins, corn maze, music, hayrides, pony rides, crafts, petting zoo
  5500 C.R. 675, Bradenton, Florida. Phone: 941-322-2168. Email: dkhunsader@msn.com. Admission $6.00 PARKING $2:00
  This event has a little something for everyone, with activities for the young in age to those that are only young at heart. Come and enjoy: 150 Craft Booths, Live country music performed by Night Train and Southern Star Bluegrass, Corn maze, Butterfly experience, Scarecrow Displays, Children's train ride, Circus tent, Clogging, Charity Pumpkin Games, Pioneer Trades Village & Antique Engines, Hayrides & Pony Rides, Fresh produce, Petting Zoo & Barnyard Playground.
• Hydro-Taste Farms - pumpkins, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
  7308 Verna Bethany Road, Myakka City, FL 34251. Phone: 941-322-0429. Fax: 941-322-9604. Email: hydroman@hydrotaste.com. Directions: I-75 south from Tampa area to exit 217. Go east on SR 70 twelve miles to Verna Bethany Road. Turn left on to Verna Bethany Road and go two miles, look on left for farm.  See this page on our website for a map and directions. And for a Mapquest map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in All year. Open: Tuesday to Saturday 9 am - 5:00 pm Opening on Sundays in November for u-pick strawberries. Because our strawberries are grown on raised platforms, there is NO NEED FOR YOU TO BEND  OR KNEEL DOWN TO PICK!!! Pumpkin Carving classes will be offered Saturday 10/27/07. Call for more information. Strawberry plants and Blueberry plants for sale in October/November for Fall planting. We follow organic methods, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Come join us every Saturday to learn how to grow hydroponically. No charge for classes in our air conditioned training facility. Call Janine at 941-322-9602

   

Monroe County

Pasco County

• Madison's Pumpkin Patch - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field,
  4134 Land O Lakes Blvd., Land O Lakes, FL 34639. Phone: (813) 362-5454. Email: mizetwo@verizon.net. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in October. Open: The pumpkins will be arriving October 1st. Pumpkins will go on sale October 4. We will be open Thursdays thru Sundays 12pm-7pm. Come and pick a Pumpkin for all your fall needs. Payment: Cash, only.

Pinellas County

Sarasota County

• Fruitville Groves - pumpkins plus hayrides and other activities
  7410 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL. Phone: 941-377-0896. For a Map. Open Mon-Sat: 9:00 am to -5:30 pm .
• North Port Chamber of Commerce - pumpkin patch
  U.S. 41, North Port, FL Phone: 941-423-5040. An old-fashioned pumpkin patch. Besides pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, Indian corn and hay will be for sale. There will be activities for children and photo opportunities. You can find the pumpkin patch October 17-31 next to Olde World Restaurant on U.S. 41 in North Port. Hours are 10 am to 8 pm, Monday through Saturday, and noon until 6 pm, Sunday. For more information or to volunteer to help by working a two-hour shift, call Lisa Nagy at the North Port Chamber of Commerce, . The event is a fund-raiser to help the chamber meet the needs of visitors and the community.

  
  

Sumter County

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