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Mayfield Farm Park
Pumpkin patch in Athens, TN
Mayfield Farm Park is a listed pumpkin patch in Athens, TN. We don't yet have a farm-provided description for this listing — if you run or have visited Mayfield Farm Park, let us know what makes it worth a stop and we will add it.
Rating breakdown
Mayfield Farm Park is rated 4.4 out of 5 based on 302 Google reviews. Here is how those reviews break down by star rating:
What to expect
Mayfield Farm Park's full list of attractions is not catalogued in our data yet, but most pumpkin patches share a similar core visit: a field or lot of pumpkins to choose from, usually priced individually or by weight, sometimes with a wagon ride out to the picking area. Many farms also run at least one extra attraction in season — a corn maze, hayride or animal area are the most common — though what is actually running on a given day can change with the weather and the week. Calling ahead or checking Mayfield Farm Park's website before you drive out is the most reliable way to know what to expect the day you go.
Visiting Mayfield Farm Park
Like almost every pumpkin patch in the country, Mayfield Farm Park 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 Mayfield Farm Park'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 Athens, TN 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 Mayfield Farm Park 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.
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 Mayfield Farm Park 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.
| Monday | 4-8PM |
| Tuesday | 4-8PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 2-8PM |
| Saturday | 2-8PM |
| Sunday | 2-8PM |
Getting to Mayfield Farm Park
Mayfield Farm Park is located at 257 TN-307, Athens, TN, 37303. 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 Mayfield Farm Park's hours?
Based on its public listing, Mayfield Farm Park is typically open Monday 4-8PM, Tuesday 4-8PM, Friday 2-8PM, Saturday 2-8PM, Sunday 2-8PM. 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 Mayfield Farm Park?
Admission pricing is not listed for Mayfield Farm Park. 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 Mayfield Farm Park?
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 Mayfield Farm Park accept credit cards?
Payment methods are not listed for Mayfield Farm Park. Many pumpkin patches, particularly smaller family-run farms, are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store accepts cards, so it is worth bringing cash as a backup.
Where is Mayfield Farm Park located?
Mayfield Farm Park is located in or near Athens, TN. 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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