Vermont is one of the most fun New England states for hunting down the perfect pumpkin in the fall season. It also happens to have some pretty awesome farm stands that are stocked with all the best things to eat and bake with during this especially cozy time of the year. One of my favorite things to do in Vermont in the fall is to just drive around the scenic country roads to look for the best farm stands.
This post rounds up all my favorite Vermont pumpkin patches, as well as awesome farm stands that have not only pumpkins, but also apples, baked treats, mums, gourds, locally made jams and honey, and all kinds of other goodies you’ll be throwing in your shopping basket in no time.
Vermont is absolutely filled with incredible farms that produce amazingly fresh fruits, veggies, and more. So while you’re out picking your pumpkins this fall, be sure to swing by the nearby farm stores, too. I’m very excited for you to dive into this post!
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Best Vermont Pumpkin Patches
I’m starting my list with the best Vermont pumpkin patches, which means you can head out into the field and gather up your own pumpkins, or pick your favorite pumpkins from pre-picked hauls. Many of the places mentioned in this part of the list also have a great farm store attached that sells all kinds of fun things, but if you’re hoping to pick your own pumpkins from the ground, or have tons to choose from, these are the places you’ll want to go.
1. Armstrong Farm – Bennington
One of the most picturesque pumpkin patches in southern Vermont is Armstrong Farm in Bennington. This is a small family farm, but what I love about it is pretty obvious – the very fun “Vermont” spelled out in tiny pumpkins across their yard 😍
But even though this pumpkin patch is small, that’s also one of the great things about it. They offer a large variety of pumpkins to choose from, including heirloom varieties, and also have a small farm shop to buy some locally-made products.
Armstrong Farms Overview:
- Overall winner for best place to take a photo.
- Tons of pumpkin varieties to choose from.
- Wagons available to haul your pumpkin around (and use in photos).
- Small farm stand with local products including maple syrup and jams.
- They accept cash or Venmo.
Pro Tip: Armstrong Farm is just down the street from the Apple Barn Country Bake Shop, which is one of my picks for best farm stands in the fall. You’ll definitely want to visit both of these in the same trip.
2. Whitcomb’s Land Of Pumpkins – Williston
Whitcomb’s is a family farm that not only has tons of pumpkins to choose from, but they’re also known for growing giant pumpkins they use to decorate the field. Pulling up to the farm, you’ll be greeted with one of their famous giant pumpkins, and rows of awesome pumpkins available to purchase. There’s also a really fun corn maze on their farm for the perfect fall activity.
Whitcomb’s Land Of Pumpkins Overview:
- Different kinds of pumpkins to choose from.
- Gourds and corn stalks also available.
- Wags provided to haul your pumpkins around.
- Corn maze.
- Portable toilet available.
- Cash and cards accepted.
3. Kingdom Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch – Sutton
Another amazing destination if you’re looking for a corn maze to round out your perfect fall day is Kingdom Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch. This one is located in the northern part of Vermont, close to Burke, and I would recommend visiting at the end of September to experience peak foliage while there.
As the same suggests, you’ll get both a corn maze and pumpkin patch during your visit, and here’s a recap of everything else you can expect:
Kingdom Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch Overview:
- Tons of pumpkins for both carving and decorating to choose from.
- Wagons to haul around your pumpkins.
- A small and large corn maze.
- Biking corn maze.
- Flashlight nights in the corn maze.
- Fall events and trick-or-treating weekends.
- A farm market and ice cream stand.
4. Equinox Valley Nursery – Manchester
Another one of the best pumpkin patches in southern Vermont is Equinox Valley Nursery, which will pretty much have everything you’ll want in the fall. Not only do they have tons of pumpkins to choose from in both their farm field, as well as their main shop area, they also have an on-site bakery with fall treats and cider donuts, a cute little country store, lots and lots of mums, and really festive decorations all over.
Equinox Valley Nursery Overview:
- Cute little scarecrows all over that make for adorable family photos.
- Wagons to haul around your pumpkins and plants.
- Bake shop offering freshly-made cider donuts, as well as hot and cold apple cider.
- Huge mum selection.
- Fall decorations.
- Cute little country shop with gifts and locally-made products.
5. Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center – East Thetford
For a wonderful fall experience, Cedar Circle Farm is such a treat to visit! This organic farm has a pretty amazing pumpkin patch, but so many other great things to check out during your visit, too.
In addition to u-pick pumpkins, you’ll find a really nice café, where you can grab fresh, pre-made sandwiches, baked goods, and fair trade coffee, and everything is made with only the best ingredients – many of which are grown right on the farm.
Each year on a Saturday in October, they also do a Pumpkin Festivals, where they’ll have live music, more delicious food offerings, and lots of things to do with kids.
You’ll also want to stop by their greenhouses to pick up some fall mums.
One of the best things about Cedar Circle, though, is their amazing educational efforts. As a non-profit organization, they offer programs for everyone, from children to adults, with a focus on farming methods and agriculture education.
Overview of Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center:
- U-pick pumpkins
- Wonderful farm store with homegrown, organic produce
- Greenhouses with seasonal plants
- Awesome café with coffee, baked goods, breads, and a cooler with pre-made foods
- 40 minutes from Woodstock, making it a fun side excursion if visiting
6. Burt’s Apple Orchard – Cabot
While driving around the roads of Cabot, you’ll see the cute little signs pointing out Burt’s Apple Orchard, but they also have pumpkins during the fall season! Across the street from the main apple orchards, you’ll find a pick-your-own pumpkin patch.
And to bring home all the amazing flavors of fall, their apples are available for picking through the end of October (depending on the season), so you can bring home bags of fresh apples for baking, in addition to your pumpkin haul.
Burt’s Apple Orchard Overview:
- Apples and pumpkins available as U-pick.
- Wagons available to haul your pumpkins.
- Annual hard cider crush event in October (check their Facebook page!).
- Fresh apple pies available on Fridays (was sad to miss this one, so take note!)
- Cider and donuts available.
- Cash, Apple Pay and credit cards accepted.
- Just a few minutes away from Cabot Creamery.
7. Sam Mazza Farms – Colchester
Both an awesome pumpkin patch and farm store, Sam Mazza is another wonderful destination for all things fall.
While the pumpkin patch is worth visiting for, I especially love this farm for their bakery. Second-generation bakers churn out absolutely fantastic treats here, including different kinds of apple turnovers, pumpkin donuts, and pumpkin cookies.
There’s also a wonderful farm store with all kinds of things from local products to wine.
Overview of Sam Mazza Farms:
- U-pick pumpkin field
- Full bakery with delicious fall treats (go for the pumpkin donuts!)
- Hayrides and a corn maze in the fall season
- Goat petting area
- Farm store
- Credit cards accepted
8. Wellwood Orchards – Springfield
For both pumpkins and apples, Wellwood Orchard is a great place to stop! Many of their apples are still available into part of October, so when that perfect fall day hits, and you wake up to a crisp fall morning in October, Wellwood is a one-stop shop.
There’s also a nice little farm store on-site, which includes a bakery, local cheeses, honey, and lots more.
Overview of Wellwood Orchards:
- Both apples and pumpkins available
- Ornamental gourds and squash available, too!
- Petting zoo
- Cider donuts and baked goods
- Only 20-25 minutes from both the Vermont Country Store in Rockingham, and Stone Village Farmer’s Market, which is mentioned later in this post
9. Winslow Farms – Pittsford
Featuring a 5-acre u-pick pumpkin patch, and a cute farm store inside a renovated dairy barn, Winslow Farms has everything you need to get ready for fall.
The farm also has beautiful countryside views, making it especially fun to visit. Surround yourself in fall foliage while you find the perfect pumpkin, and stock up your car with decorative gourds, fresh cider, donuts, and local products!
Overview of Winslow Farms:
- Large u-pick pumpkin field
- Cider and cider donuts available
- Really nice farm store with local products
- Lots of decorative gourds, corn, and pumpkins to choose from, including heirloom varieties
- Mum available, too!
- Typically opens mid-September
10. Parker Family Farm – Williston
A true gem in the Williston area is Parker Family Farm. Just be careful when you drive by because you may miss it, as the entrance is a residential home. I personally drove by it a few times before I got there!
But don’t let that fool you. The pumpkin patch on their farmland is really scenic, relaxing, and fun. And as an added bonus, they sell their homemade fudge. This is a great place to stop to support a small family farm.
Parker Family Farm Overview:
- Variety of pumpkins to choose from, including great sugar pumpkins for baking
- Homemade fudge, jams, and jellies available to purchase
- Makes a great blueberry maple syrups, also for sale!
- Typically opens right after Labor Day
- Close to Whitcomb’s so you can visit both in the same day
Best Vermont Farm Stands To Visit In The Fall
11. Apple Barn Country Bake Shop – Bennington
Just down the road from Armstrong Farms you’ll find the Apple Barn Country Bake Shop, which is an amazing little farm stand and country store to visit, especially in the fall. They have amazing cider donuts, fresh apples, gifts, and souvenirs.
This place gets very busy on weekends in the fall, so I usually recommend you try to get here in the early mornings if you can.
Apple Barn Country Bake Shop Overview:
- Awesome cider donuts.
- All kinds of baked goods, including pastries and cookies (I really love their apple puffs).
- Fresh cider and apples available.
- Bakery has a small seating area with bathrooms.
- Pumpkins, maple syrup, and other local products available.
- Vermont souvenirs and gifts.
- Credit cards accepted.
12. Hartshorn’s Organic Farm Stand & Maple Sugar House – Waitsfield
I love stopping by this awesome farm stand in the fall season when I’m in Waitsfield. Not only will they be fully stocked with a great pumpkin selection, they have photo-worthy murals for a fun fall picture moment, amazing produce, and train rides for kids.
Hartshorn’s is also backdropped by gorgeous mountain views that are especially colorful in the fall season, so it’s one of the more scenic farms on this list. They also offer incredible farm tours, and I highly suggest you look into these before your visit.
On site is also a maple sugar house, so you’ll definitely want to pick up some of their own maple syrups during your visit!
Overview of Hartshorn’s Organic Farm Stand:
- Beautiful surrounding scenery and mountains with fall color
- Amazing homegrown produce
- Local products and their own maple syrup
- Lots of pumpkins available
- Wonderful farm tour opportunities, some that include making lunch with your fresh picks
- Cider available in the fall
13. On The Edge Farm Store – Woodstock
Pulling up to On The Edge Farm Store in the fall, you’ll see lots of pumpkins and mums displayed out front, so you know you’re in for a treat!
But the focus here is really on the fresh produce and local foods, which just so happens to include a pretty awesome bakery. In the fall season, it’s worth visiting On The Edge just for their apple and pumpkin pies!
Overview of On The Edge Farm Store:
- Pumpkins and mums for sale
- Locals meats, cheeses, and Vermont specialty foods
- Great little gifts and souvenirs, too
- Awesome bakery with amazing pies
- Credit cards accepted
14. Shelburne Orchards – Shelburne
Don’t be fooled by the name, it’s also a great place for both pumpkins and cider donuts, too!
While Shelburne Orchard’s primary fall business is definitely u-pick apples, it’s also one of my favorite farm stands to visit in the area. The orchards are usually open until sometime in October (depending on the season), and even if you don’t want to pick apples, they’re just so beautiful to walk around. You can even see Lake Champlain from here!
But they also serve up some of the best cider donuts in Vermont! There are pumpkins available, too.
In addition, they have a great farm store that feels like a quintessential, hidden gem Vermont country store (even though the word is out, and it’s usually pretty busy!). Inside the farm store, you’ll find pre-picked apples, cider vinegar, local products, and more.
They also have a distillery on site that makes apple brandy. Adults can head up to the tasting room to sip on their apple brandy varieties.
Overview of Shelburne Orchards:
- Apple brandy distillery on-site with a tasting room
- Views of Lake Champlain from the orchard
- U-pick apples and pumpkins to buy
- Cider and cider donuts available
- Cute farm store with pre-picked apples and local products
- Credit cards accepted
15. Harlow Farm Stand – Westminster
Harlow Farm Stand is a treat to visit, as it’s one of the oldest and largest organic farms in all of Vermont! And in the fall season, their pumpkin and mum displays out front make you feel like you’ve been transported into a Hallmark movie. In fact, a member of the Harlow family was even in an actual Hallmark movie – Marry Me In Yosemite!
But, as with any good farm stand, the focus here is one amazing produce, most of which is grown on their own farm, or sourced from other local and organic farms. They also have a fantastic café that served up both breakfast and lunch, and features delicious sandwiches.
In the fall season, you’ll find lots of treats, including maple syrup, décor, baked goods, and of course … tons of pumpkins and mums to choose from.
Overview of Harlow Farm Stand:
- Picturesque farm stand that feels magical in the fall
- Lots of pumpkins to choose from, including herloom varieties
- Awesome café serving breakfast and lunch, with delicious baked goods (go for the cinnamon roll if they have them!)
- Wonderful selection of homegrown produce, and other local products
- 15 minutes from the Vermont Country Store in Rockingham
16. Brown’s Orchard & Farmstand – Castleton
Near Rutland, and almost to the New York State border, you’ll find the charming Brown’s Orchard & Farmstand. Another perfect place that acts as a one-stop-shop for all things fall, you’ll be filling up your basket with goodies in no time.
At Brown’s, you’ll have your choice of pumpkins, apples, cider, cider donuts, baked goods, jams and jellies, and tons of local products. It’s really hard to leave empty-handed, so there’s no use trying!
Overview of Brown’s Orchard & Farmstand:
- Lots of pumpkins for sale
- Awesome local produce
- Cider and cider donuts available
- Very homey and welcoming feel
- Fun fall festical day in October with live music and kid’s activities
17. Stone Village Farmer’s Market – Chester
Last of my list, but most definitely not least, is Stone Village Farmer’s Market, which is another wonderful place to stop in the fall season. You’ll find all the staples, including pumpkins, seasonal plants, baked goods, maple syrups, and lots more.
One thing that sets Stone Village apart from the others on this list is their own CBD oil! If you’re looking to start incorporating CBD oil into your routine, this is a great shop to get it at. It’s all made by the folks on the farm, and they’re also very knowledgeable, and can answer all your questions.
Overview of Stone Village Farmer’s Market:
- Lots of pumpkins to choose from, including heirloom varieties
- Great local produce and baked goods inside the store
- Local products, including CBD oil, and maple syrup
- 15 minutes from the Vermont Country Store in Rockingham
Vermont Pumpkin Patches Near Burlington, VT
The pumpkin patches from this list that are closest to Burlington are:
- Whitcomb’s Land Of Pumpkins – 15 minutes from Burlington
- Parker Family Farm – 15 minutes from Burlington
- Sam Mazza Farms – 20 minutes from Burlington
- Shelburne Orchards – 25 minutes from Burlington
Vermont Pumpkin Patch & Farm Stand FAQ
When Is The Best Time To Pick Pumpkins In Vermont?
Most pumpkin patches and farm stands have pumpkin available beginning in early to mid September, and have plenty to choose from until about mid-October. After mid-October, they’ll still be pumpkins to pick, but you’ll have fewer options. A great time to go is late September or early October.
Do Vermont Pumpkin Patches Accept Credit Cards?
Most offer payment with a credit card, or have Venmo. However, it’s possible there will be a minimum amount for a credit card transition, or that they will be cash only. I always come prepared with at least $20 in cash, and have found the smaller the business, the less likely it is to accept credit cards.
Best Part Of Vermont For Pumpkin Patches?
In the eastern part of the state along Route 103, you’ll be able to pumpkin patch and farm stand hop, as many on this list are right in that area. You can easily visit Wellwood Orchards, Harlow Farm Stand, and Stone Village on the same day. And nearby all of them, you can swing by the famous Vermont Country Store in Rockingham!
In that area, you’re likely to find a lot of other farm stands not on this list, so keep your eyes peeled for more fun pitstops to make.
Should I Bring My Own Wagon When Visiting Vermont Pumpkin Patches?
Most supply carts or wagons you can use when you visit. If you go on a weekend in October, it’s likely the pumpkin patch will be pretty busy and there may be a short wait for a cart. However, I would definitely suggest leaving your wagons at home unless you want them to take special pictures, or you think you’ll need more than one to carry around your haul (which, honestly can easily happen!).
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That’s A Wrap On The Best Vermont Pumpkin Patches & Farm Stands
There you have it! You’re ready to plan your next visit to some of the best Vermont pumpkin patches and farm stands this fall season. Whether you’re looking for a small but incredibly charming pumpkin place like Armstrong Farms, or an expansive fall destination like Whitcomb’s Land Of Pumpkins, or maybe you’re just there for all the donuts – there’s definitely something for everyone to have the most perfect fall day in the Green Mountain State.
