10 Best Pumpkin Patches in North Carolina
Jump to: 1. Ashlan Meadows 2. Shepherd's Way Farms 3. Dixon Farms Pumpkin Patch 4. Double E Farm 5. Eli’s Pumpkin Patch 6. Tate's Punkin Patch 7. Ashe County Corn Maze and Pumpkin Festival 8. Motsinger Family Farms 9. Midland Farms 10. Smith's Family Fun Farm
The 10 best pumpkin patches in North Carolina are Ashlan Meadows, Shepherd's Way Farms, Dixon Farms Pumpkin Patch, Double E Farm, Eli’s Pumpkin Patch, Tate's Punkin Patch, Ashe County Corn Maze and Pumpkin Festival, Motsinger Family Farms, Midland Farms and Smith's Family Fun Farm, ranked by rating and review volume out of the 62 pumpkin patches we track statewide. Each entry below includes the full address, today's hours, and what visitors say the farm is best for. Want the complete, searchable list? See every pumpkin patch we track in North Carolina, or start from our state-by-state directory.
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Ashlan Meadows
1912 Pine Level Micro Rd, Selma, NC, 27576
+1 919-625-0946 Visit website Photos (26)
Hours not listed — confirm directly before you go.
Perfect for older kids and teens looking for a scare.
Ashlan Meadows in Selma takes the top spot, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 32 reviews. Visitors come here for haunted attraction and farm store.
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Shepherd's Way Farms
1010 St Albans Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27609
+1 919-610-9048 Visit website Photos (30)
Hours not listed — confirm directly before you go.
Perfect for a straightforward pumpkin-picking trip.
Shepherd's Way Farms, out in Raleigh, is next up, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 16 reviews. Visitors come here for farm store.
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Dixon Farms Pumpkin Patch
3025 Dixon Farm Rd, Oxford, NC, 27565
+1 919-691-1367 Visit website Photos (42)
Perfect for a straightforward pumpkin-picking trip.
Dixon Farms Pumpkin Patch near Oxford rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews. Visitors come here for farm store.
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Double E Farm
1391 Harrison Carswell Ave, Morganton, NC, 28655
+1 828-334-6133 Visit website Photos (22)
Perfect for a straightforward pumpkin-picking trip.
Also worth the drive: Double E Farm in Morganton, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews.
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Eli’s Pumpkin Patch
115 Calhoun Rd, West Jefferson, NC, 28694
Perfect for a straightforward pumpkin-picking trip.
Eli’s Pumpkin Patch in West Jefferson is another strong option, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews.
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Tate's Punkin Patch
539 Sandy Cross Rd, Reidsville, NC, 27320
Hours not listed — confirm directly before you go.
Perfect for a straightforward pumpkin-picking trip.
Tate's Punkin Patch, out in Reidsville, is next up, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews.
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Ashe County Corn Maze and Pumpkin Festival
1332 NC-16 S, Jefferson, NC, 28640
+1 800-238-8733 Visit website Photos (1)
Hours not listed — confirm directly before you go.
Perfect for a group that wants a challenge.
Ashe County Corn Maze and Pumpkin Festival near Jefferson rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Visitors come here for corn maze and fall festival.
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Motsinger Family Farms
7720 NC-8, Lexington, NC, 27292
+1 336-239-1271 Visit website Photos (5)
Perfect for a straightforward pumpkin-picking trip.
Also worth the drive: Motsinger Family Farms in Lexington, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review.
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Midland Farms
11000 Sam Black Rd, Midland, NC, 28107
+1 704-787-5540 Visit website Photos (45)
Perfect for a straightforward pumpkin-picking trip.
Midland Farms in Midland is another strong option, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 143 reviews. Visitors come here for farm store.
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Smith's Family Fun Farm
1715 St Marys Rd, Hillsborough, NC, 27278
+1 919-619-2145 Visit website Photos (358)
Hours not listed — confirm directly before you go.
Perfect for a straightforward pumpkin-picking trip.
Smith's Family Fun Farm, out in Hillsborough, is next up, rated 4.9 out of 5 from 96 reviews.
Frequently asked questions
Which pumpkin patch is the highest rated in North Carolina?
Ashlan Meadows in Selma tops this list, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 32 reviews. Ratings reflect public data at the time of writing and can shift over time.
When do pumpkin patches in North Carolina open for the season?
Most pumpkin patches in North Carolina open in mid-to-late September and run through the first days of November, though exact dates shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in. Check the individual listings above, or call ahead, to confirm current dates.
How much does it cost to visit a pumpkin patch in North Carolina?
It varies by farm. Some charge only for the pumpkins you pick, priced individually or by weight; others charge a flat gate admission that bundles in attractions like a corn maze or hayride. See the admission details on each listing above where we have them, or call the farm directly.
Are pumpkin patches in North Carolina open on weekdays?
Many are, though weekday hours are often shorter than weekends, and some smaller farms only open Friday through Sunday during the season. Weekday mornings are also the quietest time to visit if your schedule allows it.
How often is this list updated?
This page rebuilds from the same live directory data as the rest of the site, so rankings reflect current ratings and review counts as of publish. Individual farm hours, pricing and what's running on a given day can still change week to week during the season — always confirm with the farm directly before you drive out.
Summary
Ashlan Meadows tops our list of pumpkin patches in North Carolina, rated 5.0 out of 5, with Shepherd's Way Farms, Dixon Farms Pumpkin Patch, Double E Farm, Eli’s Pumpkin Patch, Tate's Punkin Patch, Ashe County Corn Maze and Pumpkin Festival, Motsinger Family Farms, Midland Farms and Smith's Family Fun Farm rounding out the top 10. Ratings and review counts reflect public data at the time of writing and can change, and hours, admission and what's actually running on a given day can vary week to week during the season — always confirm with the farm directly before you drive out. For the full, ranked, searchable list, see every pumpkin patch we track in North Carolina.