Mulberry Orchard LLC

Pumpkin patch in Shelbyville, KY

Mulberry Orchard LLC in Shelbyville
Photo of Mulberry Orchard LLC via Google
4.6 311 Google reviews Farmers' market
Corn mazeHayridesApple pickingFarm storeKids play area

Small family-friendly orchard featuring apple picking, hayrides, corn mazes and play areas.

Rating breakdown

Mulberry Orchard LLC is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 311 Google reviews. Here is how those reviews break down by star rating:

5 239
4 48
3 10
2 6
1 8

What to expect at Mulberry Orchard LLC

Based on its listing, Mulberry Orchard LLC offers corn maze, hayride and apple orchard. Here is what each of those typically involves, and what to plan for:

Corn Mazes

A corn maze is cut into a standing field in late summer and stays open until the stalks are harvested, which is why most mazes open a week or two after the pumpkin patch itself and close hard at the end of the season. Size varies enormously — a small farm may cut a half-acre loop for children, while a destination farm cuts eight to twelve acres with checkpoints, a printed map and a punch card.

Hayrides

Hayrides run on a loop from the barn out to the pumpkin field, typically ten to twenty minutes, and at many farms they are the only way to reach the picking field at all. Some are free with admission, some are a few dollars a head, and at busy farms the wait can run half an hour on an October Saturday.

Apple Picking

Orchards that also run a pumpkin patch give you the longest season of any farm type: apples start in August in most regions and run through October, overlapping the pumpkin window entirely. Pricing is normally by the bag or the peck rather than per apple.

Visiting Mulberry Orchard LLC

Like almost every pumpkin patch in the country, Mulberry Orchard LLC runs on a compressed seasonal schedule — typically open from mid-to-late September through the first days of November, with the exact opening and closing dates shifting slightly year to year based on weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in. Hours are also prone to change week to week during the season: many farms extend their hours on the two or three weekends around mid-October, when demand peaks, and cut back to weekend-only or reduced hours toward either end of the season.

Because of that variability, the hours listed on this page — sourced from Mulberry Orchard LLC's public business listing — are a strong starting point but not a guarantee. A farm can close early for a private event, shut the field after heavy rain, or sell out of pumpkins before the posted closing time. If the trip to Shelbyville, KY is more than a few minutes for you, it is worth a quick call to confirm the farm is open and the field is accessible before you leave.

Payment practices are another area where it pays to check ahead. A meaningful share of pumpkin patches — especially smaller, family-run operations — are cash-only or limit card payments to the main farm store while wagon rides and field admission are collected in cash. Carrying some cash covers you even if Mulberry Orchard LLC does take cards, and avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.

If you are planning around young children, it is worth thinking about nap schedules and stamina rather than just the drive time — a two- or three-hour outing that includes a wagon ride, a walk through the field and a stop at a play area or animal pen tends to hold a toddler's attention better than a rushed visit squeezed between other errands. Groups with a wider age range often do best splitting up once on site, since older kids and adults can tackle a corn maze or longer walk while younger children stay closer to the main picking area.

Quick facts

  • PaymentCredit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments

Tips for a good visit

  • Go on a weekday morning if you can. It is consistently the quietest time at almost any pumpkin patch, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking.
  • Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy. Pumpkin fields are working farmland, not paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain.
  • Bring cash. Even farms that accept cards at the store sometimes run field admission and wagon rides as cash-only.
  • Call ahead after wet weather. Field access and hayrides are the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated.
  • Check what's actually running that day. Corn mazes and haunted attractions in particular often open later in the season than the pumpkin patch itself, or run on a more limited schedule.
  • Pack layers. Fall mornings can start cold and warm up fast once the sun is out over an open field, especially if you're there for a few hours.

Hours

Listed hours for Mulberry Orchard LLC are below. As with any seasonal farm, treat these as a strong starting point rather than a guarantee — confirm directly if you are travelling any distance to visit.

MondayClosed
Tuesday9AM-5PM
Wednesday9AM-5PM
Thursday9AM-5PM
Friday9AM-5PM
Saturday9AM-6PM
Sunday1-5PM

Getting to Mulberry Orchard LLC

Mulberry Orchard LLC is located at 1330 Mulberry Pike, Shelbyville, KY, 40065. Use the Get directions button on this page to route from your current location in Google Maps, or the map below to see exactly where the farm sits relative to nearby towns.

As with most pumpkin patches, parking is typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot, so allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic. If you are relying on a GPS app rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address — rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate or an adjacent property.

Frequently asked questions

What are Mulberry Orchard LLC's hours?

Based on its public listing, Mulberry Orchard LLC is typically open Tuesday 9AM-5PM, Wednesday 9AM-5PM, Thursday 9AM-5PM, Friday 9AM-5PM, Saturday 9AM-6PM, Sunday 1-5PM. Pumpkin patch hours change often during the season, so confirm directly with the farm before visiting, especially outside of peak October weekends.

How much does it cost to visit Mulberry Orchard LLC?

Admission pricing is not listed for Mulberry Orchard LLC. Pumpkin patches generally use one of three models: free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission that bundles attractions like a corn maze or hayride, or a wristband system priced per attraction. Call ahead or check the farm's website to find out which applies here.

When is the best time to visit Mulberry Orchard LLC?

Weekday mornings are consistently the quietest time to visit any pumpkin patch, including this one. The two weekends on either side of mid-October are typically the busiest of the season nationwide, so expect longer waits for wagon rides and parking if you go then. Late October usually means a thinner pumpkin selection but shorter lines.

Does Mulberry Orchard LLC accept credit cards?

Yes — based on its listing, Mulberry Orchard LLC accepts credit cards, debit cards and nfc mobile payments. It's still worth carrying some cash, since field admission and wagon rides are sometimes handled separately from the main store.

Where is Mulberry Orchard LLC located?

Mulberry Orchard LLC is located in or near Shelbyville, KY. See the address and map on this page, or use the Get Directions button to route there from your current location.

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