Find a local pumpkin patch here!

Looking for a local pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, gourds and other Halloween activities in Western South Carolina? Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in Western South Carolina, sorted by county. 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. Most 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 the info, they don't always report changes to me!

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New for this year, see our Top Ten list of best pumpkins to make pumpkin pies and for baking and cooking. Also, our Master List of 100 Varieties of Pumpkins for every purpose. Then see this page for our easy pumpkin pie from a real pumpkin recipe.

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Updates for April 2024

Most pumpkin patches and corn mazes usually open by mid September, some earlier! You may also like a local zombie event or Zombie Paintball!. The world's best pumpkin pie recipe is here, and the pie crust recipe is here! And we have home canning, preserving, drying and freezing directions. You can access many pumpkin and other recipes and other resources from the drop down menus at the top of the page or the site search.  If you are looking for pick your own apples with pumpkins and often also fun activities, see this page.

NOTE: Many farms went out of business in the past 2 years and others are dropping their websites and switching to Facebook pages thus breaking all links to them. If a link is broken please click the "click here to report a broken link or blank page" so we can find the replacement link! Thanks!

After Halloween, find a Christmas tree at a local Christmas tree farm (and enjoy a bonfire, smore, hot chocolate and free hayrides, and often Santa visits! And next Spring, you'll want to take your children to a free Easter egg hunt - see our companion website to find a local Easter Egg hunt. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to write me! And Find a a local farm market here

Pumpkin Patch Listings, by county

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Abbeville County

Anderson County

  • Denver Downs Farm - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field where they grow, pumpkin patch- harvested and laid out on the ground or lawn, corn maze, kiddie (mini) corn maze, pig races, cow train or barrel train rides, corn cannon, we also have pie pumpkins, Fall festival, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, jumping pillow, farm animals, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    1515 Denver Road, Anderson , SC 29625. Phone: (864) 556-3394. Email: [email protected]. Open: September 23 to November 12; Thursday 1 pm to 5 pm, Friday 4 pm to 10 pm, Saturday 10 am to 10 pm, Sunday 10 am to 6 pm. Directions: From Interstate 85, take exit 19B towards Clemson. Maze is 1 mile on left. Turn Left onto Denver Road and entrance is on left. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. W Downs Farm is more than a Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch! We have live weekend entertainment, lots of friendly farm animals, and a few crackly bonfires to enjoy! There are many fun-filled family activities for kids of all ages … and food to make your mouth water!.
    Click here for our Facebook page.
    Click here for our Instagram page.
    (UPDATED: September 14, 2023)
  • Golden Acres - pumpkins, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, restrooms, picnic area, picnic area (bring your own food), jumping pillow, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations
    232 Strawberry Road, Anderson, SC 29626. Phone: 864-224-5441. Email: [email protected]. Open: See our Facebook for current hours. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries: Mid-April through May Blueberries, Blackberries, Raspberries, Peaches, and Nectarines: Late June through July Muscadines and Scuppernongs: Late August through October Fall Fest opens Last weekend in September through first weekend in November. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Please call ahead for any pre-picked berry orders, picking conditions, and event details. (UPDATED: March 27, 2015)
  • Rose Hill Plantation - pumpkins, winter squash, strawberries, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, other vegetables, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area
    1910 Three Bridges Road, Easley, SC 29642. Phone: 864-306-0303. Email us at: [email protected]. Directions: 85 to exit 40, go towards Easley, third stoplight turn left onto Powdersville Main, road curves around and forks, for right onto Three Bridges Road, go through some neighborhoods, then more out in the country, go around a sharp curve, immediately take second right and park beside greenhouse Crops are usually available in January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October. Open: Closed Sunday and Monday, Tuesday from 10 am to 2:30 pm (will be changing soon), Wednesday from 10 am to 6 pm, Thursday from 10 am to 6 pm, Friday from 10 am to 5:30 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. Hours will probably change during Summer months. Strawberries: Jan - April, All others, June - October We follow organic methods, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard.

Cherokee County

  • Autumn Farm and Vineyard - corn maze, pumpkins, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, haunted corn maze, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, Bounce house, haunted house, haunted trail, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, Inflatables/bounce house, birthday parties, school tours
    2480 Pacolet Hwy, Gaffney, SC 29340. Phone: 864-491-2032. Alternate Phone: 864-425-6422. Email: [email protected]. Open: UPDATE for 2021, Their website is gone and there's nothing else about them that is current on the internet - I presume they have closed. Does anyone have current information, are they still offering pumpkins, corn maze or Fall activities or are even open? If so, please write me. Month of October on Saturday and Sunday from 12 pm to 7 pm; and Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings from 8 pm to 11 pm, Thursday and Friday by appointment; We will be open on Halloween (October 31st). Directions: Interstate 85 to exit 90, turn toward Gaffney, got to Limestone Street (4th stop light) turn right got to Oneil Street (stop light), turn left, take the next right highway 150 (Pacolet Hwy), Six miles on the right, Look for the signs. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Autumn Farm and Vineyard is fun for the whole family. We have games with prizes. We have corn hole games and ring bouncers you can play for free. Groups over 10 get special rates and deals, (please call ahead). Don't miss out on our night time fun "Field of Scream" you can check us out at our website.
  • The Fun Farm - A farm venue for events: host for birthday parties, school field trips, reunions, church groups, Halloween themes in October, etc., gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides
    104 Bear Ridge Road, Blacksburg, SC 29702. Phone: 864-839-1022. Email us at: [email protected]. Directions: Hwy 29 to Blacksburg SC. Turn onto Charleston Street, and continue 3 miles past Ed Browns Rodeo. Follow signs to the FUN FARM And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in September, October, November, December. Open: Monday thru Saturday 9 am to 9 pm. Sundays 1 pm to 6 pm. Year-round fun on the farm......Kids Fest Sept-October, and a spectacular haunted attraction, The Fear Farm, every October.... Payment: Cash, only. We have a huge barn filled with large inflatables such as a giant slide, moonwalk, games and more. The Fear Farm opens in October with the Carolinas premier haunted attraction. Call 839-1022 or 864-489-4182 for more info.
  • Lost Emerald / Tents And Signs - permanently closed
    2761 Overbrook Drive, Gaffney, SC 29341. UPDATE for 2021, Their website says they sold the farm, and it is now closed to the public (apparently).

Chester CountyCotton Hills Farm

  • Cotton Hills Farm - corn maze, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, Fall festival, child-sized haybale maze, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, porta-potties, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties
    2575 Lowrys Hwy, Chester, SC 29706. Phone: 803-581-4545. Email: [email protected]. Open: to the public each Saturday in October with rides departing at 10:30, 1:30, and 3:30; Tours depart continuously on our "BIG" day the second Saturday in October; This day is Farm Fair and extra attractions and activities go on that day at no extra cost. Pumpkin updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Located on US 321 on the York and Chester County line. From Rock Hill, take Cherry Road south until it becomes US 322. Continue on US 322 until you reach McConnells. Turn left on US 321 going south and we are 5 miles on the right. From York or Gastonia, take US 321 going south. We are five miles below McConnells on the right. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, WIC Vouchers, SFMNP Vouchers. Cotton Hills Farm is a real farm growing fresh produce as well as traditional row crops such as cotton, wheat, and soybeans. We are a family owned and operated farm and if you come to the farm there is a good chance you will likely meet one of us. every Saturday in October, with no reservations or minimum number of participants required.
    Farm Tours generally last about an hour and half to two hours and include activities such as the opportunity to find your way through our 4 acre corn maze, visit our barnyard animals and see our turn-of-the-century barns, and take a full tour of the farm on a 40 minute wagon ride. These tours are great fun for families as well as groups of all sizes. Weekly Tours depart and return to The Market continuously from 10 AM to 3:30 PM every Saturday in October. 4 acre Cotton maze with fun farm themed jokes. Straw maze for our younger children. Visit with our barnyard animals. Take a 40 minute hayride through the farm. See how we make our grits in the Mill House. Check-out the farm machinery we use daily. Enjoy live bluegrass music. Food Vendors will have food available for purchase. Bounce House. Pumpkin Putt Putt. Pumpkin Ring Toss. Farm Bowling. Ball in a Basket Game. Farm Tic-Tac-Toe. Carvinal Bean Bag Toss. Horseshoes Game. Farm Football Toss. Duck Pond Game
    ​-Corn Pit Play Area. Tractor Play-set. Tractor Train Rides - Not included with admission - $1 And More!

Greenville County

  • Fisher's in the Fall - pumpkins, wagon rides, farm animals, picnic tables, school tours
    650 Fisher Road, Greer, SC 29651. Phone: 864- 423-7809. Email: [email protected]. Open: October 1 to 31; Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm; closed Sunday; weekdays by appointment only for groups. They have picnic tables, restrooms. They have wagon rides, unlimited time in the twisting tunnel maze, and as much time as you like with our animals. Birthday parties, church groups, scouts, or any group can reserve a time on Saturday, or just drop by for a lazy, free-roaming day on the farm. Fishers celebrates fall October 1 - October 31. During the week, school groups visit our farm, but Saturdays are for families. Explore our maze, take a wagon ride and have fun.
  • Holy Cross Episcopal Church Pumpkin Patch - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, face painting
    109 W. Trade Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681. Phone: 864-967-7470. Alternate Phone: 864-420-8682. Email: [email protected]. Open: Monday to Friday from 11 am to 8 pm; Saturday from 9 am to 8 pm and Sunday from 12 pm to 6 pm. Directions: Our patch is located across from Vaughn's Country Store in downtown Simpsonville, just one block from the Clock Tower. Physical address is 109 W. Trade Street at Southeast Main Street. Take I-385 South to Exit 31 (Highway 417/Laurens Road) and turn left onto Main Street. Follow for approx 2-3 miles until you reach downtown Simpsonville. Patch will be on your right adjacent to the railroad tracks. Click here for a map and directions. Pumpkin Patch is open October 8 to 31. Payment: Cash, Check. Proceeds from the Holy Cross Episcopal Church Pumpkin Patch support the Habitat for Humanity Golden Strip Church Coalition and other local charities. We offer face painting on Saturdays and a beautiful photo taking opportunity in the patch. We carry pumpkins in all sizes as well as gourds and corn stalks.
  • May-Lan Tree Plantation -
    156 Cooley Bridge Road, Pelzer, SC 29669. UPDATE for 2021, Their website/Facebook page says they no longer offer Fall activities
  • Mini Miracles Farm - farm permanently closed in January 2018
    708 Old Rutherford Road, Taylors, SC 29687. UPDATE for 2021, Their Facebook page says they are permanently closed.
  • St. Giles Presbyterian Church Pumpkin Patch for Youth Missions - , pumpkins (in a market, stand or shop)
    1021 Hudson Road, Greenville, SC 29615. Phone: 864-244-4887. Email: [email protected]. Open: Daily September 30 through October 30; The patch is open seven days a week. Normal hours are daily from 10:30 am until 6:30 pm. Saturday hours are 8:30 am until 6:30 pm and Sunday hours are noon until 6:30 pm. We will have extended hours until 8:30 pm two nights on Friday 10/26 & Saturday 10/27. Directions: See their website for directions. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check and Venmo. We sell already picked pumpkins of many sizes as well as gourds, minis and spookies. A photo-op board is available for the kids. (ADDED: September 30, 2018, Suggested by a visitor)

Greenwood County

Laurens County

  • Stewart Farms - corn maze, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, haunted corn maze, wagon rides, Honey from hives on the farm, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area, petting zoo, birthday parties, school tours
    6600 Highway 92, Enoree, SC 29335. Phone: 864-969-7270. Open: See our website for current hours. Directions: From Greenville - Take I385 to exit 16 highway 101 - Gray Court/Woodruff, turn left on 101 toward Woodruff, approximately 4 miles turn right on Bramlett Church Road, approximately 4 miles to stop sign, turn left on highway 92, farm 1/2 mile on right. >From Spartanburg - Take I26 to highway 221 exit (at the new Dorman High), turn right toward Woodruff, go through Woodruff and Enoree to Lanford, turn right on highway 92, farm 2 miles on left. >From Columbia - Take I26 to I385 toward Greenville, take highway 221 exit (at Wal-mart Distr. Center), turn right toward Woodruff, go through Ora to Lanford, turn left on highway 92, farm 2 miles on left. Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries: Mid April to the End of May Blackberries and Summer Produce: Mid June to End of July Pumpkins: Mid September to October 31st. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Our pumpkin patch will be 20% bigger again this year, as we keep running out of pumpkins!! Our 7 acre maze is back in its original location with our new design to be revealed shortly. Our greenhouse will be full of beautiful fall plants and the largest selection of fall garden mums in the Upstate. As always, our peaceful wagon ride will be looping the farm with Farmer Greg at the controls.

McCormick County

Oconee County

  • Little Cane Creek Farm - corn maze, pumpkin patch, hay rides, picnic sites, spider web maze, hay mountain, concession
    2480 N. Hwy 11 West Union SC 29696. Email [email protected]. Open: September 21st to November 2nd; Fridays: 6 PM to 10 PM, Saturdays: 10 AM to 10 PM, Sundays: 2 PM to 7 PM, Weekdays: For School Groups
    by appointment only. Directions: It is 1.8 North of West Union going toward Salem. (Suggested by a visitor; ADDED: September 06, 2012, JBS)
    A visitor writes on September 05, 2012:
    "Little Cane Creek Farm is a new Corn Maze and pumpkin patch in Oconee County. They have a 7 acre corn maze, pumpkin patch, hay rides, picnic sites, spider web maze, hay mountain, concessions on site. They offer group rates and special events. Like on Facebook Little-Cane-Creek-Farms.
  • Louderbranch Farms & Greenhouses - pumpkins, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- harvested and laid out on the ground or lawn, we also have pie pumpkins, Turkeys, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, restrooms, farm animals
    244 Windy Hollow Road, Walhalla, SC 29691. Phone: 864-638-2255. Email: [email protected]. Open: Monday to Saturday, from 9 am to 6 pm, April 1 to June 1 Fall hours to be determined. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page. SC Certified and Appalachian Grown. (ADDED: January 16, 2017)

Pickens County

  • Hunter Farms and Greenhouse - pumpkins, corn maze, hayrides, produce
    607 Jameson Rd, Easley, SC 29640. Phone: 864-859-2978. Email: [email protected]. Open: see their website. Click here for a link to our Facebook page. The Fall Season will take place at our Wolf Creek location, just four miles from our home farm. Being a brand new farm, there are many obstacles to overcome to get this event ready this fall. But we're giving it our best. We’ll have a maze, hayrides, kiddie train rides, tons of games and activities, food, and much more to enjoy as a family.
  • Mile Creek Farm & Produce - No pesticides are used, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, Fall festival, child-sized haybale maze, Fresh eggs, farm animals, school tours
    824 Mount Olivet Road, Six Mile, SC 29682. Phone: 864-723-4955. Alternate Phone: 864-723-2600. Email: [email protected]. Open: Visit us on Facebook for current hours. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard.
  • Ponderosier Pumpkin Farm - Pick your own & harvested pumpkins & ornamental gourds
    1455 Dacusville Hwy. (Rt. 135N), SC . Phone: 864-855-3567. Directions: Go 2.7 miles north of Main St., past Baptist Medical Center, on left next to little red house. Open: Beginning October 5, Saturday, 10 am to 3 pm.
  • Winslett's Produce - Pumpkins
    505 Powdersville Road, Easley, SC. Phone: 864-855-1176. Open September 24 - October 31, 8 am to 7 PM. Annual Pumpkin Sale

Spartanburg County

  • Hughey Farms - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, Honey from hives on the farm
    9295 Asheville Hwy, Boiling Springs , SC 29316. Phone: 864-814-2002. Email: [email protected]. Open: 7 Days a week Monday Through Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, SFMNP Vouchers. Click here for our Facebook page.
  • Wompus Woods Haunted Trail - tractor-pulled hay rides,
    330 Parris Road, Cowpens, SC 29330. Phone: 864-680-4743. Email: [email protected]. Directions: Exit 83 off I-85, turn towards Cowpens Battlefield and follow the Signs. Click here for a map and directions. Open: call or see their website for current dates and hours; October to November 2nd (Too Good to END on Halloween!) Sunday through Thursday from dusk until 11 pm; Friday and Saturday from dusk until 2 am. Payment: Cash, only. Wompus Woods Haunted Trail has always been known for having one of the longest and scariest haunted walk trails in the southeast. Now, we are offering a Haunted Ride through the woods. Come check us out.

Union County

York County

  • Black's Peaches - Strawberries, peaches, tomatoes, sweet corn, apples
    York, SC. Phone: 803-684-2333. Picking strawberries mid-April to June. Price not set. Thirty varieties of peaches; available June 1-October 1. Apples from August through September. Fall pumpkin tours also available. Take-home containers, restrooms, drinking water available. 8 am-6 pm, Mondays-Saturdays, 1-6 pm, Sundays. Directions: On S.C. 5, 3 miles west of York at intersection with Springlake Road. Look for signs.
  • Bush-N-Vine - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, Honey from hives on the farm, restrooms, picnic area, school tours
    1650 Filbert Hwy, York, SC 29745. Phone: (803)684-2732. Email: [email protected]. Open: March 1st to December 31st Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm, Saturday 8 am to 4:00 Closed Sunday; Last corn maze ticket is sold 1 hour before closing time. Pumpkin updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries April 20th-May 15th Peaches June 15th-August 15th Blueberries June 20th-July 15th. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, WIC Vouchers, SFMNP Vouchers. Click here for our Facebook page.
  • Cherry Place Farm - Pumpkin Patch, Corn maze, Hayrides, Petting + Feeding the Animals, a Baby Pumpkin that can be Decorated, Barnyard Activities, and Free Popcorn, Precut Christmas trees, Seasonal Field Trips
    1922 Oakdale Rd. Rock Hill, SC 29730. Phone: (803) 207-5624. Open: on the weekends only in October, Saturdays 10 am to 6 pm and Sundays 1-6 pm; then starting the day after Thanksgiving 10 am to dark and Saturdays from 10 am to dark, Sundays from 1 pm to dark. During the month of October we are open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays. The October festival is a self-guided tour of our farm that features the two-acre cornmaze and pumpkin patch. This is family friendly and geared towards children, but all ages will enjoy the activities. We are not requiring reservations at this time. Please check social media for the most recent updates. Click here for a link to our Facebook page.
    Payment: cash and credit cards. 2020 Admission is $8 per person (for everyone ages 2 and up). That includes the cornmaze, hayrides, feeding the animals, a baby pumpkin, and popcorn. Carving sized pumpkins are available for purchase at $8 a piece. ​Since all activities are outdoors, we will not be requiring masks, but we ask that you respect others and observe social distancing. After Thanksgiving we reopen selling fresh Frasier Fir Christmas Trees and Wreaths. The trees are cut fresh in NC, brought to our farm, and displayed for you to pick out. We will trim, bale, and load your tree. During the months of July + August we offer homegrown tomatoes at two roadside stands. Each stand is run off the honor system. (ADDED: October 10, 2020, JBS)
  • Springs Farm - pumpkins, gourds, squash, restrooms, school tours
    835 Springfield Parkway, Fort Mill, SC 29716. Phone: 803-548-3939. Email: [email protected].. Open: September and October, Thursday through Sunday from 8 am to 6 pm. Directions: From Charlotte: Take I-77S Exit 88. Left at the the stop light. About 3 miles (Go through 4 Stoplights) on Springfield Parkway. Market will be on the Left. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page.. Springs Farm Market is open during the fall? Come out and see us every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in October for tons of homegrown pumpkins, apples, garden produce, and fresh made seasonal ice cream!


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