6 Spots To Pick Pumpkins in the OED
September in the Olde English District brings the promise of fall, even if the temperatures haven’t quite caught up yet. As we dive into autumn activities, the hunt for the perfect pumpkin is on.
The region is home to many local farms, big and small. To help you find the best fall crops for your front porch or carve into the perfect jack-o-lantern, we created a list of a few places to visit this fall season.
1. Black’s Peaches
Black’s Peaches, a year-round farm known for its fresh produce, is gearing up for the fall season. Starting in October, pumpkins will be available for purchase. Take some time to explore their market, stocked with local goods and seasonal treats.
2. Bush-N-Vine Farm
Bush-N-Vine Farm has been growing produce for more than 150 years. Originally a peach farm, Bush-N-Vine now grows a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. From late September until the end of October, visitors can pick pumpkins Monday through Saturday at the patch beside the main store. Wagons are also available for those looking for the largest pumpkins out there. Be sure to check out the café for hotdogs, donuts, ice cream and slushes.
3. Cherry Place Farm
Cherry Place Farm in Rock Hill welcomes visitors every Saturday and Sunday in October for their family-friendly Fall Festival. Enjoy a self-guided tour of the farm that includes a two-acre corn maze, hayrides, and opportunities to visit and feed the animals. The farm also offers plenty of barnyard play areas for children, making it an ideal destination for families. Don’t forget to grab a pre-picked pumpkin before you leave—perfect for carving or decorating.
4. Cotton Hills Farm
Cotton Hills Farms has been growing a variety of pumpkins for more than 30 years. On Saturdays, visit the 15-acre pumpkin patch down the road, where you can cut crops straight from the vine. Or pop by the pumpkin patch behind The Market in Lowrys during the week (Monday – Friday only). Corn stalks, gourds and straw are also available.
5. Hall Family Farm
Once a sharecropping cotton farm, Hall Family Farm welcomes visitors and locals to enjoy farm living just miles from the large city of Charlotte, North Carolina. Walk through a 7-acre corn maze, take a cruise on a musical hayride, and—of course—pick pumpkins during your visit. Before you leave, be sure to get your hands on the crowd-pleasing Cider Donut Sundae for a sweet taste of the fall season.
6. McLeod Farms Roadside Market
McLeod Farms is a family-owned and operated farm that has been specializing in year-round produce since 1916. With 10 acres of crops and 15 pumpkin varieties to choose from, this Chesterfield County spot is a haven for pumpkin picking. Upon arriving at the patch, make sure to grab a wheelbarrow and clippers before making your way to the field to cut your own. After you snag the biggest pumpkin in the field, work your way through the end of the corn maze.
