Northern Georgia Pumpkin U-Pick Orchards in !

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Pumpkin U-Pick Orchards in Northern Georgia in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for pumpkins that we know of in this area.

Not all areas of a state have pumpkins farms that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using the add a farm form!

Remember to always check with the farm's own website or Facebook page before you go - or call or email them if they don't have a website or Facebook page. Conditions at the farms and crops can change literally overnight, so if you want to avoid a wasted trip out there - check with the farm directly before you go! If I cannot reach them, I DON'T GO!

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Catoosa County

Sims Family Farm - blueberries, blackberries, pumpkins, flowers, pasture-raised beef
1608 Burning Bush Rd, Ringgold, GA 30736. Phone: (706)-866-4062. Email: simssodfarm@bellsouth.net. Open: Before making a trip to the farm, please check our home page for OPEN HOURS, or our Facebook page, or call to confirm whether we are open or closed. Click here for a map and directions.
Sims Family Farm Facebook page. We offer both You-Pick and We-Pick strawberries throughout the spring season which usually begins around mid-April and ends in early June. Blueberries are available in June. By mid-June our blackberries will be ripe for picking. Come pick the delicious blackberries, or we can pick them for you. They can be used to make cobblers, jellies, jams, and other tasty treats.Pumpkins: We have You-Pick or We-Pick pumpkins in the fall. We have You-Pick sunflowers for (2019) $1 a stem, or $15 a bucket. Buckets can be filled with as many sunflowers as will fit. And Beef, Pasture Raised and Grain Supplemented. Our beef has been USDA Inspected and Labeled. It has no artificial hormones, no steroids, and no antibiotics. We offer a wide variety of cuts. Our prices are subject to change on beefUPDATE for 2022: We wanted to let you guys know that after much deliberation, we have decided not to grow strawberries for the foreseeable future. We thank all of you for supporting us while we have grown strawberries and for supporting us in this decision. The typical harvest dates are: Sod & Beef - All year - Weekdays,Blueberries - June - JulyBlackberries - JulySunflowers - late JulyPumpkins - OctoberPopcorn - All year (while supplies last) - WeekdaysDeer corn - All year (while supplies last) - Weekdays(UPDATED: May 6, 2022 JBS) (ADDED: September 20, 2019, JBS)

Dawson County

Burt's Farm - pumpkins, hayrides
4801 Highway 52, Dawsonville, GA 30534. Phone: 706-265-3701. Click here for a map and directions. . Alternate phone: 800-600-BURTwe have pumpkins that range from an eye popping 150 lbs. to a modest 1 lb. We grow thousands of pumpkins, so the selection is vast and the quantity is never ending. One of the most fascinating features of is the impressive selection of every type of pumpkin, winter squash, gourds and fall decoration. Indian corn, cornstalks and hay bales are also in never ending supply at the farm. We also offer hayrides and fieldtrips pulled by our John Deere tractors that take you through a winding trail filled with nature and beauty. Don't forget to verify the "barn" store for Burts fresh baked pumpkin pie and pumpkin roll, candied popcorn and a whole assortment of other goodies, also shop for wear and other fall decorations.

Floyd County

Rocky Hollow Pumpkin Patch - strawberries, pumpkins
336 Rocky Hollow Rd, Cave Spring, GA 30124. Phone: (706) 767-0123. Email: rockyhollowpumpkinpatch@gmail.com. Open: May, daily from 10 am to 5 pm for strawberries; then October foir pumpkins, Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday from 1 pm to 6 pm. Click here for a map and directions.
Rocky Hollow Pumpkin Patch Facebook page. . Phone: (706) 676-8770facebook page. (ADDED: June 14, 2022, JBS)

Gilmer County

B.J. Reece Orchards - apples, pumpkins, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, ziplines
9131 Highway 52 East, Ellijay, GA 30536. Phone: 706-276-3048. Email: reeceorchards@ellijay.com. Open: July 20th or around through December 20th or around from 9 am to 6 Monday - Saturday, 1 pm to 6 Sunday; During U - pick apple season we are open everyday from 9 am to 6 including Sunday. Directions: 60 miles north of Atlanta. You can come Interstate 400, or Interstate 75. Feel free to call for more detailed directions. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. Our market and bakery open each year around the 20th of July and remains open until around the 20th of December. (Please check website for exact dates) We open for U-pick Apples the last weekend of August and remain open until the end of October or all the apples have been picked. They sell the last tickets to go into the orchard at 5pm each day. There is no need to make a reservation for u-pick or any farm activities, just come on up and visit us during their business hours. Picking updates: Click here for picking updatesPeaches and Nectarines in our Roadside Market are available July 25 through September 1; Peaches are not U-pick; Seasonal produce available July 25 through mid September; Apples are available August 1 until December 20 in our Roadside Market; U-pick apples are available September and OctoberWe have Goldens, Rome Beauty, Mutsu, Reds, Arkansas Black, and Yates in our u-pick field. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard. We have a Petting Farm, Apple Cannons, and live Bluegrass Music in the orchard. These things will be open on the weekends only. We have other orchards that we harvest some other varieties like Gala, Empire, Jonathans, Jonagolds, Winesap, Granny Smith and Fuji. These varieties we only sell in our market and are not available for u-pick. . While the U-pick orchards are open, if you visit on Saturday or Sunday we offer lots of activities for a fun filled day on the farm! We have a Petting Farm, Pony Rides, Cow Milking, Apple Cannons, Giant Farm Slides, Wagon Rides, Jumping Pillow, Cow Train Rides, Ziplines, Scavenger Hunt through the corn maze, Pig Races and lots of yummy food to get you through the day! (UPDATED: October 7, 2022 JBS) Comments from Blake: "This is my favorite apple orchard in Georgia! The produce is top quality, good prices, and the staff are all exceptional pleasant!"
Comments from a visitor on October 02, 2011: "Great people! Great apples! My family love it!"
Comments from a visitor on September 10, 2009: "We went to the Reece Apple House today on a 'home-school field trip' with several other families today. Unfortunately, due to an unavoidable, unforeseeable issue (which we were told usually only effects one day every few years LOL) we were unable to pick our own apples today. However, the owner came out and explained everything to us and was VERY accommodating!! The Orchard, petting farm, and House/Store themselves are very nice, I can't wait to go back and actually pick!! This will defiantly be an annual trip for us!"
Red Apple Barn - Uses natural growing practices, apples, pumpkins, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
3379 Tails Creek Road, Ellijay, GA 30540. Phone: 706-635-5898. Email: apples@redapplebarn.com. Open: U-Pick Apples Saturdays are 10:30 am to 4 pm and Sundays from 1 pm to 4 pm. Directions: from Atlanta: Follow I-75 north to I-575 north. 575 turns into highway 515. Follow highway 515 to the first red light south of Ellijay at Long Horns. Turn left at the red light onto Howard Simmons Road. Go .6 miles and turn right on highway 5 north. Drive 1.7 miles to the red light and turn left on Ga- 282US-76 west. Go 3.2 miles and the Red Apple Barn will be on the left. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. Weekday Groups by Appt. School Field Trips Call for Weekdays. Friday 10:30-1:00; Market Hours are Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm and Sunday from 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Fall Festivals, Cabin Rentals, Places to Eat, Zip Lines, Parks, Biking, Hiking, Tubing, Whitewater Rafting, Outdoor activities in North Georgiafrom Atlanta: Follow I-75 north to I-575 north. 575 turns into highway 515. Follow highway 515 to the first red light south of Ellijay at Long Horns. Turn left at the red light onto Howard Simmons Road. Go .6 miles and turn right on highway 5 north. Drive 1.7 miles to the red light and turn left on Ga- 282/US-76 west. Go 3.2 miles and the will be on the left The Apple House carries a wide variety of different apple products, jams, jellies, syrups, ciders and baked goods. We are not renting out spaces for Weddings/Receptions.. at this time. We have expanded for more space to shop and 'social distancing'. We are not certified organic but we do use "organic" sprays. (UPDATED: August 28, 2020)

Gordon County

411 Pick-N-Pay - Uses natural growing practices, corn (sweet), peas, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, tomatoes, other vegetables,
864 highway 411 NE, Ranger, GA 30734. Phone: 770-608-7497. Open: Monday to Sunday, from 7 am to 9 pm, spring, summer, and fall as long as vegetables are available. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. 834284/?f411 Pick-N-Pay We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certificationYou can get some great fresh tomatoes at a low price here, especially towards the end of the season in August! You do not have to call a head or make an appointment as long as it is daylight. all you have to do is pull up, get what you want, and leave the money in the pay box. (ADDED: February 23, 2016)
Payne Farms - beans, cucumbers, eggplants, flowers, melons, peas, peppers, pumpkins, strawberries, tomatoes, daylilies in June; black-eyed peas, okra, cabbage, greens, collards, Honey from hives on the farm, and prepicked produce
336 Salem Road, Calhoun, GA 30701. Phone: 770-878-2005. Email: Info@paynefarmandproduce.com. Open: Monday to Saturday 8am to 7pm; Sunday 10am to 5pm. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. from the intersection of GA 53 and US Highway 41 in Calhoun, travel south o US 41 bout 2 miles and turn right on Salem Road Market is .2 miles on the left. From Adairsville, travel north o US Highway 41 to Salem Road and turn left Market is .2miles on the leftSome containers available. Several old-fashioned high-flavor varieties. Farmers Market offering locally grown & pick your own produce. Come "Fall Down on Payne Farm" Weekends in October! Fall Activities and Farmer's Market Haunted Hayrides, Pumpkins, Produce, and more!(UPDATED: July 20, 2020 JBS) (UPDATED: May 13, 2013)

Towns County

Enota Mountain Retreat Organic Farm - ORGANIC, White Sweetcorn, asparagus, red and green okra, swiss chard, basil, squash, zucchini, pumpkins, watermelons, cantaloupe, purple potatoes, regular potatoes, carrots, pickled cucumbers, cucumbers, romain lettuce, sweet potatoes, heirloom tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, roma tomatoes, field peas, sugar pod peas, green beans, blueberries, gooseberries, restrooms, gift shop, picnic area, pumpkins (brought in from the field), pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
1000 hwy 180, Hiawassee, GA 30546. Phone: 706-896-9966. Email: enota@enota.com. Open: 8 am to 5 Pm winter season 8 am to 9 pm spring through fall. Directions: See their website for directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, AmEx . Enota also operates as a certified organic farm and has over 300 family friendly animals $chickens, bunnies, goats, cows, horses, and more$ on our farm. Adults and children are welcome to help with our daily feedings. The duck pond in front of the lodge is extremely popular and everyone has fun feeding the ducks. Help feed the animals, milk the cows, and gather the eggs - fun for the kids! Meet at t - truncated. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, AmEx .
Enota Mountain Retreat Organic Farm Facebook page. See their website for directionsEnota also operates as a certified organic farm and has over 300 family friendly animals (chickens, bunnies, goats, cows, horses, and more) on our farm. Adults and children are welcome to help with our daily feedings. The duck pond in front of the lodge is extremely popular and everyone has fun feeding the ducks. Help feed the animals, milk the cows, and gather the eggs - fun for the kids! Meet at the farm at 4 pm daily. As part of Enota charter, we are also an educational and charitable facility. Adults and children can visit our organic garden, hydroelectric power plant, Cherokee ceremonial area and animal sanctuary to learn more about the heritage of this land and sustainability. Enota is based on shared ecological and social values and Rudolph Steiners biodynamic agricultural principals. Working with the principle of not taking more from the Earth than one gives back. Special Fun Enota Activities March 15 - November 30 Meals Healthy & freshly prepared with products from our organic garden Breakfast - Sundays 8:30 am - 10 am (please sign-up for dinners at the Lodge) Goats, Ducks, Doves, Chickens, Horses & Bunnies Feeding Daily 4 pm. at farm - No charge Feed available for purchase at the Lodge Organic Farm Tour Daily 4 pm. at farm - No charge Milk our cows & goats and pick fresh eggs Campfire & Marshmallow Roast (weather permitting) Fridays 8:30 pm in front of the Lodge - No charge Bring your musical instruments and good stories. Marshmallows Provided! Our camp store has chocolate & graham crackers for S'mores Hayrides (weather permitting) Fridays & Saturdays 7:30 pm - $1.00 per person Meet at the Lodge & pick ups all around the park Bonfire (weather permitting) Saturdays 9 pm Meet at the Big Circle in the family tenting area Organic Produce Freshly picked from our garden For sale at the Lodge. Enota Mountain Retreat Facebook page. (Updated by a visitor, ADDED: February 07, 2011)

Union County

Southern Tree Plantation - Christmas trees, pumpkins
2531 Owltown Road, Blairsville, GA 30512. Phone: 706-745-0601. Open: October, November, December. Directions: From Blairsville Georgia: From old courthouse downtown Blairsville, take highway 129 South. Go 4 one half miles take right on Hutson road. Follow signs Plantation on your left. We are . Click here for a map and directions. . Email us at the websiteopen Our hours are: Fall Season: October 1 - October 31. Friday 12:00 - 6:00. Saturday 10:00 - 6:00. Sunday 12:00 - 6:00. Christmas Season: Thanksgiving day - December 23. Monday to Saturday 10:00 - 7:00. Sunday 12:00 - 7:00. In addition to the thousands of pumpkins and Christmas trees grown on the plantation, loads of fun activities are available. Hay rides, kids train ride, pony rides, petting farm, maze, barnyard playground, and more. Open for Fall, Christmas, and summer seasons to the public. Open year round for groups. We cater to company picnics, family reunions, church outings, birthday parties, class reunions, weddings, etc. all year long.

Pumpkin

Pumpkin Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Do you want it for a party, decoration or eating?

For a wedding or party:

See this page: Finding pumpkins for weddings

Decoration to paint or carve:

OK, Then you need only look for any pumpkin that is

visually appealing, evenly a deep orange. The shape is just whatever appeals to you. If it grew on its side and has a flat spot, you can either make that the make or use it as part of your design!
free from cuts, soft spots, bruises. The flesh should feel hard, and not give easily. Infections can invade easily and cause rot
Make sure the stem is attached.

Store it carefully, especially if you pick it from the vine yourself. Cure a fresh-picked pumpkin by keeping it in a dry place. Don't handle or disturb it. Curing toughens the rind, making it less prone to rot. Pumpkins will keep for months in a cool (50 F to 65F dry, low humidity environment; such as a cool, dry basement.

Tip: If you like roasted or baked pumpkin seeds, you can save the seeds from any pumpkin!

To make a pumpkin pie!

Then you need a small, sweet type of pumpkin that has been developed for eating. They are smaller, typically about 8" to 10" diameter. The meat is much less stringy and smoother than a decorative pumpkin variety. Pumpkin is rich in vitamin A and potassium. One-half cup of cooked pumpkin provides more than the recommended daily allowance of vitamin A. One cup of cooked pumpkin contains only 81 calories. It's low in fat and sodium! Usually you can get these at the grocery store, and some of the pumpkin patches and farm stands have them. Be sure to tell them that you intend to use it for a pumpkin pie. Again, look for firm, no soft spots, or signs of any rot. See this page for easy, illustrated directions to make a pumpkin pie from a fresh pumpkin!

Varieties of Pumpkins

Sugar - Excellent for baking
Jack O'Lantern - most common for carving
White Lumina - unusual, medium-sized white pumpkin
Mini - Great for decoration
Gourds - Many varieties, used for decorations

For a very complete, detailed list of many varieties of pumpkins and where to get the seeds, see this page!

Want to Grow Your Own Pumpkins?

Then see this page!

Pumpkin recipes

How to prepare cooked pumpkin from a fresh pumpkin (for use in all the recipes)
Illustrated instructions to make a pumpkin pie from a fresh pumpkin - the best pumpkin pie you will ever taste! (metric version for the UK, Europe, Australia, Japan, etc.)
How to home-can pumpkin (in a cooked, cubed form) and why you shouldn't home-can the pureed forms.
Traditional Pumpkin Pie
Chocolate pumpkin pie
Pumpkin Spice Muffins
Pumpkin muffins
Pumpkin Bread
Pumpkin Butter!
Pumpkin cheesecake - INCREDIBLE!!! You have to try this one!
Pumpkin Cookies
Pumpkin soup - even if you normally aren't a soup lover; you will love this one.
Butternut-Chestnut Panchetta-Bacon Soup - Pumpkin or Butternut squash combines with chestnuts and bacon, ham or panchetta in this great soup
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
No Sugar Pumpkin Pie
Apple Cider Doughnut Recipe (with maple glaze or sugar glaze)

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