Best U-Pick Pumpkin Patch in Benson, NC

By Dana Okafor, Food Contributor

Published September 13, 2026 · 6 min read

Jump to: 1. Smith's Farm Market and Garden Center

The best u-pick pumpkin patch in Benson, NC is Smith's Farm Market and Garden Center, based on rating and review volume — it's the only one we currently track in town. Here's what it offers, how it's rated, and how to get there — followed by the questions we hear most about visiting.

For every pumpkin patch we track nearby, see the full list of pumpkin patches in Benson, NC or browse all of North Carolina. You can also browse u-pick pumpkin patches everywhere we track them on our U-Pick Pumpkin Patches near me page.

Smith's Farm Market and Garden Center

4.8 232 reviews Benson, NC

443 Sanders Rd, 27504

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Smith's Farm Market and Garden Center is ranked #1 on this list, located at 443 Sanders Rd, Benson, NC, 27504. It carries a 4.8-out-of-5 rating on Google from 232 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches in our data.

Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for u-pick pumpkins and farm store, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.

Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Smith's Farm Market and Garden Center yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in.

In the farm's own words: "Family-friendly farm featuring pick-your-own strawberries and blueberries alongside a nursery."

Smith's Farm Market and Garden Center is one of the farms we track with a u-pick pumpkin patch, which typically means true u-pick means walking into a growing field and cutting a pumpkin off the vine yourself. it is the version of the experience most people picture, and it is worth checking for specifically — a great many farms advertis…

Based on its public listing, Smith's Farm Market and Garden Center is typically open Monday 9AM-5PM, Tuesday 9AM-5PM, Wednesday 9AM-5PM, Thursday 9AM-5PM, Friday 9AM-5PM, Saturday 9AM-4PM, Sunday 10AM-4PM. Pumpkin patch hours shift often during the season — expect longer hours the two or three weekends around mid-October and shorter, sometimes weekend-only hours toward either end of the season — so treat this as a strong starting point rather than a guarantee.

Admission pricing isn't listed for Smith's Farm Market and Garden Center either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go.

It accepts credit cards, debit cards and nfc mobile payments, though it's still smart to carry some cash — field admission and wagon rides at farms like this are sometimes handled separately from the main store.

Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Smith's Farm Market and Garden Center can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable.

If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon.

Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated.

Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.

Smith's Farm Market and Garden Center sits, near Benson, NC, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate.

See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Smith's Farm Market and Garden Center's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best u-pick pumpkin patch in Benson?

Based on rating and review volume, Smith's Farm Market and Garden Center ranks first among the u-pick pumpkin patch we track near Benson, with a 4.8-out-of-5 rating.

See the full breakdown above, or its <a href="/north-carolina/benson/smith-s-farm-market-and-garden-center/">full listing</a> for hours and directions.

When is u-pick pumpkin patches season near Benson?

Most farms with a u-pick pumpkin patch open it alongside the rest of their pumpkin season, roughly mid-to-late September through the first days of November, though the exact window shifts year to year with weather. Check the listings above or call ahead to confirm current dates.

How much does it cost to visit a u-pick pumpkin patch near Benson?

It varies by farm — some bundle the u-pick pumpkin patch into general admission, others charge separately. See the admission details on each listing above where we have them, or call the farm directly to confirm current pricing.

Is this u-pick pumpkin patch good for young kids?

It depends on the farm and, for haunted attractions in particular, can vary a lot in intensity. Check the individual listing pages above for feature tags and details, and call ahead if you're planning around a specific age group.

Do I need to book ahead for a u-pick pumpkin patch near Benson?

Some farms run first-come, first-served, while others — especially haunted attractions and festival-weekend events — use timed tickets. Check the farm's website or call ahead, particularly for a visit on a weekend in mid-October when demand peaks.

Summary

Smith's Farm Market and Garden Center is the only farm we currently track with a u-pick pumpkin patch in Benson, NC, rated 4.8 out of 5. 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 more options nearby, see the full list of pumpkin patches in Benson, NC or browse u-pick pumpkin patches across every state on our U-Pick Pumpkin Patches near me page.