2025 Southwest Colorado Pumpkin Patches And More.org

Looking for a local pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, gourds and other Halloween activities in Southwest Colorado? Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in Southwest Colorado, 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!

And if you know of one I missed and want to add it or correct the information, please let me know! If you are looking for pumpkin weigh-offs and the US and world's largest pumpkins, see this page! Want to do a fundraiser selling pumpkins? See this page! There are affiliate links on this page. Read our disclosure policy to learn more.

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.

New! We just went live with our latest website, FunFactoryTours.com - As they name implies, you can find a fun factory tour, including chocolate, automobiles, historical forts and sites, famous buildings, active Federal facilities like dams, a mint, NASA, even fun geology: like fossils and volcanic areas They're fun, inexpensive and educational! And for road trips and camping, see RoadTrippingAndCamping.com

Updates for April 2025

Get out to the corn mazes and pumpkin patches!  Most close either at Halloween or a week later! 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.

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

Click on Resources above, if you need a county map

Alamosa County

Archuleta County

Chaffee County

• Guidestone Colorado - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, straw or hay bale maze, we also have pie pumpkins, horse-drawn hay rides, tractor-pulled hay rides, Cider mill with fresh apple cider made on the premises, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, face painting, pony rides, farm animals, school tours, group reservations
  8913 West US Highway 50, Salida, CO 81201. Phone: 719-239-0955. Email: [email protected]. Open: Friday Harvest Dinner from 5:30 pm to 9 pm October 10 General Admission Saturday and Sunday October 11 and 12 from 10 am to 4 pm. Directions: Guidestone's 8th Annual Pumpkin Patch and Harvest Festival will be held at the beautiful Hutchinson Ranch, halfway between Salida and Poncha Springs on Highway 50. From Salida - Travel West on highway 50 for 1 mile past the stoplight at Walmart. Turn LEFT into the driveway and parking area. Follow the Pumpkin signs!. Payment: Cash, Check. Guidestone's 8th Annual Pumpkin Patch & Harvest Festival is a fundraiser for Guidestone's award winning education programs. Guidestone is a 501 c3, non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the local food economy through the preservation of agricultural resources and education for ecological literacy.

Conejos County

Custer County

Delores County

Delta County

• McClure Orchards - ORGANIC, U-Pick apples, pumpkins, corn maze
  4179 O Road, Paonia, CO 81428. Phone: 970-527-6241. Email: [email protected]. Open: Opportunities to pick your own apples are generally offered ONLY on Saturdays and Sundays during the fall months. Eggs, goats, goat milk, lamb and alfalfa hay. Certified Organic. McClure Orchards Facebook page. Apple picking season begins approximately mid-July and ends late October. We offer unique gifts for friends of all ages. Hard Cider & Wine Tastings available at the Café and Toll House during our hours of operation. They grow around seven thousand trees and approximately 150 varieties of apples. These numbers continue to increase as we plant new varieties and trees each spring. Once picked, our apples are sorted and stored in a large cooler until they are sold in our stores, squeezed into sweet cider or delivered to the kitchen for baking.
  The Pumpkin Patch is ONLY open on Saturdays & Sundays during the fall months.
  In 2020, they partnered with a local high school FFA member to offer their first Corn Maze. Presumably, they will do that again in 2021.
• Orchard Valley Farms and Black Ridge Winery - ORGANIC, raspberries, pumpkins, apples, pears, peaches, blackberries, cherries, grapes, farm raised Beef, Weddings, Farm Market, Wine Tasting Room
  15836 Black Bridge Road, Paonia, CO 81428. Phone: 970-527-6838. Email: [email protected]. We are open 9 am to 6 pm, seven days a week, from Memorial Day to Halloween. Directions: Map. We offer the finest organically grown apples, pears, peaches, cherries, blackberries, raspberries, grapes, and vegetables in season. Pick your own produce, wander the gardens and orchard, visit our market and wine tasting room. Then picnic along the beautiful Gunnison River. We also have a tempting variety of gourmet products and gifts - vinegars, oils, salsas, jams and jellies, syrups, butters, mustards, chutneys, and honey. Orchard Valley Farms and Market and Black Bridge Winery Facebook page. U-Pick produce – from raspberries in June to pumpkins in October: We sell fresh from the fields in our market. Want even fresher? Pick your own produce. Our fruit orchards, berry patches, vegetable gardens and pumpkin patch give visitors a true farm experience. In season, check our Facebook page or get our e-news to see what’s ready for picking. We furnish U-pickers with a wagon to fill with produce (or kids!) and a map of the farm.
  Wedding venue: Their wedding venue gives you access to a riverfront wedding and vineyard reception, complete with views of the West Elk Mountains, luscious green grass, duck pond, bountiful fruit trees, rustic bridge, and lovely farm scenery. Our unique location is available for your dream rehearsal, ceremony, and reception! Here you have the freedom to make your dreams come true for your special day! Contact us for dates and prices: Kendal at 530-205-5409, [email protected] or Jessi at 970-640-4346, [email protected].
  Black Bridge Beef - Alongside our orchard and winery, we raise beef. Our cattle are raised with the upmost care and consideration. Enjoy our home-grown, farm-raised beef. Beef is locally raised and sourced here in the North Fork Valley. Complete your dinner tonight with beef! Frozen ground beef, steaks and roasts available.
  Farm market with Fresh and sustainably grown fruit and produce, plus local to global artisan crafted foods and gifts are available in our Paonia, Colorado farm market and online store.
  Winery - Black Bridge wines are crafted from our West Elks estate grown vineyards or from full-flavored fruit from our orchards. Taste the magic in a glass and discover your favorite wines! Our wines are made in limited quantities and sell out, so we encourage you to stock up when you visit or join our Wine Club for deliveries to your door.

• Punk's Pumpkin Patch - Pumpkins, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Zip Lines, Bump & Jumps, Obstacle Course, Tractor Train Rides, Corn Pit, Toddler Area, Ninja Course, Picnic Area
  800 1400 Lane, Delta, CO 81416. Phone: (970) 874-7456. Email: [email protected]. Open: late September to October 31st, daily from 10 am to 6 pm. Directions: in beautiful Western Colorado off Highway 50 in North Delta. umpkins, petting zoo, pony ride, zip lines, bump & jumps, obstacle course, tractor train rides, corn pit, toddler area, ninja course, picnic area, and more.
  Kids 3 & under are free, Free Pumpkin with admission. Payment: cash, credit cards. Punk's Pumpkin Patch facebook page.

Fremont County

• Colon Orchards - Pick-your-own apples, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, Fall festival, corn maze, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, Fresh eggs, Cider mill with fresh apple cider made on the premises, restrooms, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
  3175 Grandview Avenue, Canon City, CO 81212. Phone: 719-275-6359. Alternate Phone: 719-240-6359. Fax: 719-275-6612. Email: [email protected]. Open: Everday from 9 am to 6 pm, September 15th to November 1st. Directions: From Denver or Pueblo take Highway 50 South to Canon City. Take a left at first light which is Mackenzie Avenue. At first crossroad take a right on Grandview Avenue. We are about two county blocks down on right hand side. You cant miss us!. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover.
  A visitor writes on September 21, 2013: "They have the biggest corn maze in town that is 10 acres and pumpkin patch of 5 acres. A pinto bean sandbox for the kids, haystacks to climb on, and lot of good photo ops for family holiday cards. Me and my family enjoyed the fun and friendly staff. We most liked the corn maze and the kids were better at going through it than me and my wife. We each got a pumpkin to take home and carve. We had been watching the pumpkins grow all summer and look forward to returning this October in 2013"
• Diana's Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze - corn maze, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, picnic area (bring your own food), farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, group reservations
  1649 Poplar Avenue, Canon City, CO 81212. Phone: 719-821-9133. Alternate Phone: 719-334-3417. Email: [email protected]. Open: Friday 10 am to 9 pm, Saturday 10 am to 9 pm, Sunday 10 am to 6 pm; During the week groups by appointment only. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Fall decorations available: corn stalks, gourds, Indian corn, varieties of colored pumpkins. Food is available on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, we sell hamburgers, hotdogs & BBQ, that is very tasty and reasonable. The grill closes at 6:30. Also check out the event page because we sometimes have other vendors. After our grill closes, we sell Hot dog dinners–which is a package of all beef hot dogs, buns, condiments, chips and a drink ( You can roast your hot dog on the open campfire and sit on the straw bales or picnic tables to enjoy this meal) these are sold after the grill closes on Friday & Saturday. The maze is not lit at night, only entrances and exits are lit. Bring your flashlight or purchase a glow stick at the farm.
• Ferrara's Happy Apple Farm - Apples and Pumpkins, hayrides, apple cider
  1190 1st Street, Penrose, CO. Phone: 719-372-6300. Email: [email protected]. Open: see their website for current hours. Southern Colorado's largest PYO! A family owned and run pick-your-own fruit farm located in Southern Colorado in the small town of Penrose. Please check our "Find Us" page for a map. Gooseberries ready early July. Main Season opens early August with blackberries, apples and pears. We will have Gooseberries ready in early July by appointment only. Our main season starts in August with the early apples like the Jonathan and Gala apples. Blackberries follow in mid August and than the sweeter apples like the Red and Golden Delicious in September. Raspberries and Pears should be ready by the end of August. Our final crop of pumpkins will start September 15th. They also have an annual Fall Festival one weekend in September. Pumpkin Patch Opens! Great food,B.B.Q.,Turkey Legs,Hot Dog's, fresh pies and fresh pressed Apple Cider! Free hayrides to and from the pumpkin patch!.....No admission!...Pet's Welcome! We offer free hayrides and there is no admission! On the weekends we serve our apple wood smoked brisket or pulled pork along with Turkey legs and hot dogs for the kids.We also serve Panini Sandwiches, Apple pie,Apple Cider Donuts and Blackberry cobbler along with other goodies in the Italian deli.In our Country Store we have a wonderful selection of Jams,Jellies,Marinades and great Apple Butter! We also roast Pueblo Chili's! Our fresh pressed Apple Cider should be ready by early September!! (UPDATED: June 28, 2018, JBS)
• Third Street Apples - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, farm market, restrooms, picnic area
  935 3rd Street, Penrose, CO 81240. Phone: 719 372 6283. Email: [email protected]. Open: UPDATE for 2023: They are closed until the 2024 season, oddly in September 2024, their website is still down.Thursday - Monday 9:30 to 5:00 Closed Tuesday and Wednesday Late August through Halloween; Pumpkins available after September 20th. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Pick-your-own apples from August 20 through October 20. Payment: Cash, only. Pumpkin Picking Starts in September. Pumpkins $ .55/lb. Third Street Apples facebook page.
  Specialty Pumpkins More. Penrose Apple Day will be on Saturday, October 6, 2012. This is a parade (at 10:30 am) and all day street fair in "downtown" Penrose on Broadway, with food and other vendors, free apple pie at noon. This event dates to 1935 when folks in Penrose held a softball tournament and residents baked apple pie for all the participants. (UPDATED: October 25, 2019, JBS)

Gunnison County

Hinsdale County

La Plata County

• Falfa Pumpkin Patch - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, cow train / barrel train rides, we also have pie pumpkins, picnic area (bring your own food)
  54 Cr 221, Durango, CO 81303. Phone: 970-769-0252. Email: [email protected]. Open: Saturday and Sunday, from 11 am to 6 pm; beginning the last weekend in September until sold out; Check the website for closing date. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: One mile south of Elmore's Corner on Highway 172, on the way to the airport. For a map to our farm, click here. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. (ADDED: May 25, 2016)
• Jack-A-Lope Acres - 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, cow train / barrel train rides, train rides, corn cannon, goat walk, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, Fall festival, farm market, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, jumping pillow, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations, events at your location (call for info)
  7195 Cr 318, Ignacio, CO 81137. Phone: (970) 769-9646. Email: [email protected]. Open: Tuesday through Thursday from 10 am to 2 pm reserved for School field trips; Saturday - Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm open to the public. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Venmo, ApplePay, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: August 28, 2021)

Mineral County

Montezuma County

• Jones Farm - Follows organic practices, pumpkins, already gathered from the field, Fall festival, child-sized haybale maze, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
  25450 Road M, Cortez, CO 81321. Phone: (970) 799-2785. Alternate Phone: 970-564-4451. Email: [email protected]. Open: weekends during October, 10 am to 3 pm. Directions: One mile North of Cortez City Limits on Road M, between Lebonan Road and Mildred Road on the South side of the road. Click here for a map and directions. Honey and cucumbers: Begins on September 1 Pumpkins, Gourds: September 30 to November 30 Herbs(Lavender, Lemon Balm, Dill): September 1 to October 30. We follow organic practices, but are not seeking certification. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, Venmo, PayPal. Fall Festival Weekend Event is scheduled on October 16 and October 17 from 8 am to 5 pm This event offers photo opportunities, the petting zoo, children's play area, and food. Jones Farm Facebook page. (UPDATED: September 11, 2024)
• Sunflower Farms - Pumpkins
  18737 Highway 145, Dolores, CO. Phone: 970-882-2169, call first.

Montrose County

• Bills' Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins, large sunflowers, scarecrows & corn maize
  52110 Amber Rd, Delta, CO 81416. Phone: 970-5629 or 970-258-5630. Open: September - October 31, 10 am to 6 pm.
• Covered Bridge Ranch - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, school tours, group reservations
  17249 6250 Road, Montrose, CO 81403. Phone: 917-224-5313. Alternate Phone: 970-240-0106. Email: [email protected]. Open: October 1 to October 31; Wednesday to Friday from 9 am to 5:30 pm; Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 5:30 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Pumpkins at the Covered Bridge is open from October 1 through October 31; Christmas Trees at the Covered Bridge is open from November 25 through December 23. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. Come join the holiday festivities at our scenic ranch located in the valley of the San Juan Mountains. Our events include Pick Your Perfect Pumpkin and Choose and Cut Your Perfect Christmas Tree. (UPDATED: September 09, 2016). (UPDATED: August 31, 2016) (ADDED: September 26, 2012, from their website, jbs)
• DeVries Fruit & Veggie Roadside Stand / The Friend-ly Farm - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field where they grow, corn maze, haunted corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, horse-drawn hay rides, Fall festival, Honey from hives on the farm, restrooms, picnic area (bring your own food), group reservations
  60542 Gunnison Road, Olathe, CO 81425. Phone: (970) 323-6559. Alternate Phone: (970) 209-7508. Fax: (970)323-6053. Email: [email protected]. Open: Mid September through October 31st; Every day 9 am to 5 pm. Directions: North of Montrose on highway 50 between mile markers 85 & 86. Corn maze and Pumpkin Patch For a map to our farm, click here. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Annual Punkin Chunkin Event and Fall Festival sponsored by Olathe Fire Department. Last Saturday of October. (UPDATED: September 12, 2018)
• English Farm - pumpkin patch (but no corn maze this year)
  52110 Amber Road, Delta, CO 81416. Phone: 970 874-5629. Open: September 10-October 31, Daily, 9am-Dusk.
  

Ouray County

Park County

Rio Grande County

Saguache County

San Juan County

San Miguel County

Halloween Costumes

Here are some of the most popular Halloween costumes for children this year. For more choices, see our Halloween costumes pages.

• Inflatable Riding Dinosaur Costume for Adults - everyone LOVES this costume. It's a hit where ever you go!
• Harry Potter Costume Kids Plush Robe - With a hood, one for each house, Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, Hogwarts
• Wizard Robe Cloak Halloween costume for Kids
• Girl's Sparkle Princess Costume - In pink, for small girls
• Sew your own Halloween Costumes with Patterns from the Singer Sewing Reference Library
• Pizza Costume for Kids - A giant slice of pizza Halloween Costume for Children and Teens
• Easy Halloween Costumes for Children - Miniature patterns for 3 to 12 year old children, just enlarge and use
  

 

 

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