11 Charlotte-area pumpkin patches to visit this fall
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Hello, pumpkin season. Here are 11 pumpkin patches to check out around the Charlotte area.
Pro tip: Hours may vary because of weather, so be sure to check the farms' websites before you go. Many locations also provide hours and pricing for schools and group trips during the week.
Bush-N-Vine Farm
About an hour outside of Charlotte in York, South Carolina, Bush-N-Vine Farm offers U-pick pumpkins, a walking trail, plus a cafe to fill up on apple cider donuts, ice cream, hot dogs and quesadillas.
If you go: U-pick pumpkins will run through Oct. 31.
- No reservation is required.
- Pumpkins less than five pounds are $1.15/lb. Pumpkins over five pounds are 69 cents/lb.
Stop by: 1650 Filbert Highway, York, South Carolina
Carrigan Farms
This Mooresville family farm has U-pick pumpkins by day, and transforms into a haunted attraction called Scarrigan Farms by night.
If you go: Pumpkin picking begins Oct. 3.
- Reservations for pumpkin picking are required and $8 deposit and $10 at the door per person.
Stop by: 1261 Oak Ridge Farm Highway, Mooresville, North Carolina
Cherry Place Farm
Rock Hill's Cherry Place Farm hosts a fall festival with self-guided tours including a pumpkin patch, a two-acre corn maze, farm animals, kids’ activities and free popcorn.
If you go: The fall festival kicks off Oct. 3 and runs every Saturday and Sunday in October.
- Admission is $12 and free for children under two. All activities are included. If you're visiting just for pumpkins, there's no admission fee.
Stop by: 1922 Oakdale Road, Rock Hill, South Carolina
Hall Family Farm
Spend an entire day at Hall Family Farm by picking pumpkins, roaming through the 7-acre corn maze and eating apple cider doughnuts by a bonfire.
If you go: Operating hours are posted weekly on the farm's website.
- Admission is free. Pumpkins are 70 cents per pound.
Stop by: 445 W Rebound Road, Lancaster, South Carolina
Hodges Family Farm
Located in east Charlotte, Hodges is a short drive for those looking to stay in the city. In addition to a pumpkin patch, expect hay bales for climbing, barn animals, photo ops, picnic areas, treats and weekend hayrides.
If you go: The fall season runs through Oct. 31.
- Open daily from 9am-6pm.
- Admission is free. Parking is $5 per car on Saturday and Sunday.
Stop by: 3780 Rocky River Road
Lineberger's Maple Springs Farm
Thirty minutes from Uptown, this family-owned farm in Dallas celebrates fall with a U-pick pumpkin patch (100+ varieties), wagon rides, a farm store and kid's play area.
If you go: The fall season runs through October. Admission is free.
- Wagon rides are offered weekends and weekday afternoons in October for $8, which includes a medium-sized pumpkin from the patch.
Stop by: 906 Dallas Stanley Highway, Dallas, North Carolina
Millstone Creek Orchards
Just under two hours from Charlotte, Millstone Creek is known for its yearly tradition — the Autumn Harvest Adventure.
- Expect a pumpkin patch and sunflower field, a four-ounce apple cider slushie, pumpkin seed tasting, a hayride, a meet-and-greet with baby Highland cows and catch-and-release fishing.
If you go: The Autumn Harvest Adventure will run on Saturdays and Sundays in October.
- It's reservation-only and $18.95 per person (free for kids under 2).
- Pumpkins are sold separately for 75 cents per pound.
Stop by: 506 Parks Crossroads Church Road, Ramseur, North Carolina
Patterson Farm
Patterson Farm in Rowan County offers numerous fall attractions. There's a pumpkin market, an ice cream shop with seasonal flavors, plus a ticketed "Fall at The Farm" experience that includes access to farm activities like a playground, barnyard, train ride, corn maze and more.
If you go: The pumpkin patch — and pumpkin patch tours — runs through Nov. 6.
- The "Fun on the Farm" experience will run through Nov. 21.
- There's no admission fee for pumpkins.
Stop by: 10390 Caldwell Road, Mount Ulla, North Carolina
Shelby Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
Admission to the farm includes a hayride to the pumpkin patch, an 8-acre corn maze, farm animals and courtyard activities. There’s also a haunted corn maze after dark on Fridays and Saturdays.
If you go: The fall season runs through Nov. 1.
Stop by: 120 Broadway Dr., Shelby, North Carolina.
- Farm admission is $17.58.
Wise Acres
This Indian Trail pumpkin patch is known for its U-pick pumpkins, farm activities (like corn pits and wagon rides) and homemade pizzas, which are offered through pre-orders on the weekends.
If you go: Reservations are required.
Stop by: 4701 Hartis Road, Indian Trail, North Carolina
The Union Exchange
In addition to its pumpkin patch, the 54-acre Monroe farm offers a full calendar of fall events, from live music and wagon rides to festivals and children's programs.
If you go: Reservations for Saturdays and Sundays. It's $5 per car on event days.
- Check out the calendar of events here.
Stop by: 2022 New Town Rd, Monroe, North Carolina
Go deeper: Check out our fall guide, corn maze roundup, apple-picking guide and flower-picking guide.
Editor's note: This guide was updated as of Oct. 1 2026, with the new season's dates and times.