Pumpkin-Picking Patches Around Cartersville

CARTERSVILLE, GA — If you’re ready to leave summer behind and embrace all the good things fall has to offer, why not start with a fun-filled family trip to the best pumpkin patch or field near Cartersville?

Mid-September can be a great time to pick up pumpkins before the October rush. Plus, many pumpkin patches offer free hayrides, corn mazes and games for kids.

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin farm is moderately safe, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Before you go, it’s best to call ahead to the field or check its website for guidelines and hours of operation.

Here are some of the top pumpkin fields in the Cartersville area to visit in 2021:

Berry Patch Farms

• Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on weekends Oct. 2-30. Open weekdays for the public 9:30 a.m.-noon Oct. 4-29, 3:30-7 p.m. Oct. 18-29.
• Pumpkins for sale, hayride, farm animals, fall favorites including apple cider and pie available. Gourds, mini pumpkins, Indian corn, jams, jellies and dressings all available for purchase.
• Weekend parking is $5, cash only
• 770-926-0561
• BerryPatchFarms.net

Burt's Pumpkin Farms

• 5 Burts Pumpkin Farm Road, Dawsonville
• 9 a.m.-6 p.m., 7 days a week Sept. 1-Nov. 10.
• Pricing: Varies
• 800-600-2878
• burtsfarm.com

Copper Creek Farm

• 1514 Reeves Station Rd SW, Calhoun
• Season opening date: Sept. 24
• Corn maze, pumpkin patch
• Hours: View calendar here
• Pricing: Varies
• 706-280-5592
• CopperCreekFarm.com

Ole McDermitt's Farm

• 102 Baxter Road, Carrollton
• Open Sept. 25-Oct. 31, Fri., Sat., Sun. and Mon. Hours vary, see website.
• Pumpkin patch, corn maze, farm animals, more
• $13, children 2 and under free, cash only
• 678-850-8948
• OleMcDermittsFarm.com

Pettit Creek Farms

• 337 Cassville Rd, Cartersville
• Late Sept.-Nov. 1
• Hayrides, petting zoo, maze, games, pig races, pumpkin fest, more
• $12 for children (ages 2-12) and $15 for adults for general admission
• 770-386-8688
• PettitCreekFarms.com

Uncle Shuck's Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

• 125 Bannister Road, Dawsonville
• Open Sept. 11-Nov. 14, various days and hours
• Pumpkin patch, corn maze and haunted trail
• Pricing: Corn maze $15, haunted trail $20, combo $25, ages 4 and under free
• 770-772-6223
• UncleShucks.com

Warbington Farms

• 555 Crow Road, Cumming
• Open Sept. 23-Oct. 31, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
• Pumpkin patch, corn maze and fun park.
• $13 (age 3-up), children 2 and under free
• 770-889-1515
• WarbingtonFarms.com

Yahoo Farm

• 4729 Waleska Highway 108, Jasper
• Open Sept. 18-Oct. 31, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Pumpkin hunt, marshmallow roast, more
• Prices per activity vary, see website
• 770-735-3638
• YahooFarm.com

If we missed your favorite pumpkin patch, be sure to share it with readers in the comments section.