2024 Fingerlakes Region of New York State Pumpkin U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Pumpkin U-Pick Orchards in Fingerlakes Region of New York State 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!

PLEASE report closed farms, broken links and incorrect info using the "Report Corrections" form below.

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Monroe County

• Chase Farms Market - raspberries, gooseberries, strawberries, currants, pumpkins
  459 Pannell Road, Fairport, NY 14450. Phone: 315-986-4013. Open: U-Pick from 7 am to noon Monday through Friday and weeknights from 6 pm to 8 pm. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions.
  Chase Farms Market Facebook page. Saturday and Sunday we are open for U-Pick from 7 am to 1pm only. Summer hours for you pick raspberries are everyday from 8am to noon. Monday through Friday we also have evening hours form 6pm to 8pm. Summer red raspberries are ripe and ready to pick the month of July. Purple raspberries are available for you pick by mid July. We also have currents and gooseberries for you pick at this time. Our raspberry bushes are all trellised and easy to reach we encourage everyone in the family to participate in this fun activity. Once again a wagon will give you a ride to and from the patch. Chase Farms has 15 acres of raspberries, both summer and fall bearing varieties. We anticipate that summer raspberries will be available beginning in early July, please check their website for any updates (UPDATED: September 9, 2023, JBS)
  Comments from a visitor on July 07, 2009: "IT IS THE BEST!!!!There is a picnic area, petting zoo, shortcake stand."
• Cobblestone Farm - U Pick Apples, pumpkins
  1191 Manitou Road, Hilton, NY 14468. Phone: 585-392-8422. Email: hwyant8422@aol.com. Click here for a map and directions. . In some years, they have a Fairy house trail to walk through and a great variety of sizes in the U-pick pumpkin patch!. Also butternut squash, acorn squash, sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers and pears!
• Green Acre Fruit Farm - apples, apricots, blackberries, blueberries, currants (red and black), gooseberries, nectarines, peaches, plums, pumpkins, raspberries, strawberries, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), picnic area, school tours
  3460 Latta Road, Rochester, NY 14612. Phone: 585-234-0252. Open: Strawberries Mon to Friday 7am to 7 pm, Saturday, Sun 7am to 4pm Summer hours: Closed Mondays, Tuesday thru Thursday 8am to 8pm Sat and Sunday from 8am to 4pm; After 91 open 9am to 5pm daily Strawberries start mid June, Raspberries early July and all fall long. Directions: 390 north to Latta Rd exit. Go west, left, 3 miles. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Strawberries Mon to Friday 7am to 7 pm, Saturday, Sun 7am to 4pm Summer hours: Closed Mondays, Tuesday thru Thursday 8am to 8pm Sat and Sunday from 8am to 4pm; After 9/1 open 9am to 5pm daily Strawberries start mid June, Raspberries early July and all fall long Crops are usually available in June, July, August, September, October, November. pricots mid July, Blueberries mid July, Peach/Nectarine early August, Apples, plums, pumpkins start September thru end of October Green Acre is THE "Farm to Pick"
  Comments from a visitor on September 27, 2010: "I LOVE it!!! It makes for a great family outing!"
• Gro-Moore Farms Inc. - strawberries, pumpkins, Christmas trees,
  736 Rush-Scottsville Road, Rush, NY 14543. Phone: (585) 533-1588. Email: gbmoore@rochester.rr.com. Open: Strawberry picking general begins mid-June. Click here for a map and directions. Please sign up for our enewsletter so we can notify you of the exact start date, and you will also receive valuable coupons with most issues. Directiona: The Pick-your-own fields are located on Rush-Scottsville Road (Route 251) in Rush. Take Route 390 to exit 11, (the Rush exit) then take Route 251 West about a mile, follow the signs. The house is 736 Rush-Scottsville Road, and you will see the signs nearby. Easter plants in the spring, Pumpkin Hollow & Fall Festival, and The Haunted Barn, spooktacular family fun in October, November has Fresh Dressed Turkey & all the fixings. And in December, Poinsettias, Christmas trees and hand- decorated wreathes. Map page.
• Kelly's Farm Market - apples, pumpkins
  611 Old Wilder Road, Hilton, NY 14468. Phone: 585-392-8102. Click here for a map and directions. see their facebook page, there isn't much info available on their pages in advance.
• Mendon Acres - blackberries, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (Autumn, black), strawberries,
  4287 Clover St, Honeoye Falls, NY 14472. Phone: (585) 733-2299. Email: doug.osovski@gmail.com. Open: Strawberries will be U - pick in June through early July depending on weather and crop; Raspberries and Blackberries will be U - pick in July through September depending on weather and crop; Pumpkins will be available in September through October. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: March 07, 2017)
• Schutt's Apple Mill - U Pick cherries, raspberries, pumpkins, cider
  1063 Plank Road, Webster, NY 14580. Phone: 585-872-2924. Email: schuttsapple@gmail.com. Click here for a map and directions.
  Schutt's Apple Mill Facebook page. . We ship apples! We pack farm fresh apples in two box sizes - single layer (18-20 apples) and double layer (38-40 apples). We ship to 48 states via UPS. Click here for more details on our apple boxes. Crop availability: U-Pick Cherries - last week in June; U-Pick Raspberries - Starting 4th of July; U-Pick - Pumpkins - in the fall. Call Us Toll free at 888-277-5370
• Whittier Fruit Farm - Apples, blueberries, cherries, flowers, peaches, plums, pumpkins, raspberries, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, and prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area, wagon rides
  219 Whittier Road, Rochester, NY 14624. Phone: 585-594-9054. Email: info@whittierfruitfarm.com. Open: See website for open dates and hours! Cherries: mid-July, Raspberries: mid-July-early September, Plums: mid-August- mid-September, Flowers: Late August-Late September, Apples: Late August-early November, Pumpkins: Late September- Early November. Directions: See website for map and directions . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard. . Click here for a map to our farm. Crops are usually available in July, August, September, October Pick your own blueberries starts mid-July at our patch in Niagara County! At, you can pick your own raspberries, sweet cherries, plums, and apples in season. We provide picking containers or you can bring your own. Children are welcome to pick with adults, and we expect you will sample some fruit as you pick. (We don't expect you to eat more while picking than you buy!) Our pick-your-own blueberries are out in Niagara County. Wagon rides on Saturdays and Sundays starting the 2nd weekend in September through the end of October. Cider is made and sold fresh from mid-September- Late OctoberWe have a playground with a picnic area where you can relax and enjoy ice cream or other refreshments while the children play! Gift-boxes for apples are available throughout the fall season.
• Wickham Farms - apples, pumpkins, U-pick and already picked, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, jumping pillow, mini-golf, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations
  1821 Fairport Nine Mile Point Rd, Penfield, NY 14526. Phone: (585) 377-3276. Email: info@wickhamfarms.com. Open: Apples available Saturdays and Sundays only, 10am to 4pm; Call Apple Hotline: 585 364-9313 or check Facebook and website for variety availability. Directions: Parking is available at 1315 Sweets Corners Rd, Penfield; look for the red shed when you arrive. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
  Wickham Farms Facebook page. . Apples available Saturdays and Sundays only, 10am to 4pm; Call Apple Hotline: (585) 364-9313 or check Facebook and website for variety availability. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates Honeycrisp Weekend, September 17-18 from 11am to 5pm; Punkin Fest, September 24 from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm. Giant Pumpkin Carving, October 23 from 2 to 4 pm. Halloween at the Farm, October 30 from 12 to 2 pm. IMS Barter accepted(UPDATED: September 9, 2023, JBS) (UPDATED: September 12, 2016) (ADDED: September 09, 2015)

Ontario County

• Fish's Farm Market - Strawberries, peas, pumpkins
  4494 Mt. Payne Road, Shortsville, NY 14548. Phone: 585-289-4215. Open: May to November. Directions: East of Hackett Road, 2.5 miles West of Route 21, 6miles North of Route 96. Phone: 585-289-4215. . Click here for a map and directions. Other crops: vegetables, tomatoes,pumpkins. This is a CSA offering the following as U-PICK items only: Strawberries and Pumpkins. Snow Peas, Sugar-snap and Regular Peas will be available for U-PICK next season. HOW DOES U-PICK WORK IN A CSA? There will be a per-visit limit on how much you can take as part of your share. For example, let's say the limit is 3 pounds of strawberries per visit. You may pick as much as you like but only the 3 pounds will be considered your share. You would have to pay the regular U-PICK price for any additional berries you pick that day. (UPDATED: May 15, 2015, JBS)
• Jerome's U-Pick - raspberries, peas, pumpkins, grapes (14 Varieties)
  6850 Pressler Road, Naples, NY 14512. Phone: (800)-874-2548. Email: upickj@aol.com. Open: June to October, Grape Season 9 am to 6 pm -- all other seasons 7 am to Noon. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Call for availability offers many different varieties of grapes throughout the fall at reasonable prices.

Wayne County

• Burnap Fruit Farm - strawberries, cherries, raspberries, apples, pumpkins, corn maze
  7109 Lake Road, Sodus, NY 14551. Phone: 315-483-4050. Open: daily 9 am to 6 pm from Memorial Day to Halloween. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Click here for their contact formClick here for directions The Kids Play Land Train is now boarding, and is FREE entertainment for the kids. Come on down and let the kids ride on our wooden train, drive the monstertruck or "swing" away in the castle. You can then take a walk through our corn maze, visit the sand boxes and toy area, there is never a dull moment for the kids. Mom and Dad can watch from our deck or Adirondack chairs in the yard. Join us for summer activities, pick-your-own strawberries and sweet cherries! (UPDATED: May 11, 2016, JBS)
• Circle B Farms - Uses natural growing practices, apples, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (yellow), raspberries (Autumn, yellow), raspberries (Spring, black), raspberries (Autumn, black), summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, Honey from hives on the farm, porta-potties are available, picnic area, picnic area you may bring your own food, farm animals
  4256 Route 14, Lyons, NY 14489. Phone: 315-946-1262. Email: cnb1954@gmail.com. Open: Monday to Thursday 9am to dark Friday to Sunday 8am to dark April to December. Directions: From Rochester, take Route 104, east to State Route 14. Turn right on to Route 14 and drive 3 and 310 miles south to farm on left. From NYS Thruway, take exit 42 \(GenevaLyons\) and turn left on to State Route 14. Travel through the village of Lyons and approximately 7 miles from village the farm is on right. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard. From Rochester, take Route 104, east to State Route 14. Turn right on to Route 14 and drive 3 and 3/10 miles south to farm on left. From NYS Thruway, take exit 42 (Geneva/Lyons) and turn left on to State Route 14. Travel through the village of Lyons and approximately 7 miles from village the farm is on rightWe use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification
• G and S Orchards - apples, blackberries, blueberries, cherries, currants (red and black), gooseberries, other berries, pumpkins, raspberries, strawberries,
  825 Atlantic Avenue ( Route 286) 1 mile East of Penfield Town Line, Walworth, NY 14568. Phone: 315-524-3823. Email: gcraft@rochester.rr.com. Open: You Pick Daily: weather permitting or call for times, changes with each crop; Farm Stand: Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday and Sunday from 8 am to 6 pm; June thru November with picked seasonal fruits and vegetables. Directions: From NYS Route 590, take Exit 7, proceed East on Atlantic Avenue \( Route 286\) exactly 10 miles. Farm is on the North East corner at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue \(Route 286\) and Lincoln Road Just 15 minutes from Downtown Rochester. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . Fax:. From NYS Route 590, take Exit 7, proceed East on Atlantic Avenue ( Route 286) exactly 10 miles. Farm is on the North East corner at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue (Route 286) and Lincoln Road Just 15 minutes from Downtown RochesterCrops are usually available in June, July, August, September, October, November Apples: September 20 to November 2, Blackberries: September 20 to October 12, Black Raspberries: July 12 to August 3, Sweet Cherries: June 28 to August 24, Currants: July 5 to August 3, Gooseberries: July 5 to August 3, Pumpkins: September 27 to October 31, Purple Raspberries: July 12 to August 10, Red Raspberries: June 28 to July 27, Strawberries: June 14 to July 13CSA shares also available and Sales on Saturdays at Fairport Farmers Market (June thru November). Our "High Quality, High Taste Produce" is grown using Good Agricultural Practices and Integrated Pest Management Methods. (UPDATED: May 11, 2016, JBS) (UPDATED: September 11, 2013, jbs)
  Comments from a visitor on July 05, 2009: "Loved the orchard and the people. We arrived later in the day - just before they were going to close, and they didn't rush us to finish. Better then most of the other orchards around.
• Morgan's Farm Market - apples, strawberries, sour cherries, pumpkins
  3821 Cory Corners Rd, Marion, NY 14505. Phone: (315) 926-0910. Email: info@morgansfarmmarket.com. Open: 10 am to 6 pm on Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm on Saturday and from 10 am to 5 pm on on Sunday. Click here for a map and directions.
  Morgan's Farm Market Facebook page. Be sure to call ahead for availability. Come take home some delicious local produce, home grown fruits and vegi's, salsa, honey, maple syrup, jams, dressings and more! Enjoy an afternoon selecting your own U-Pick fruit in season!! (ADDED: July 03, 2019, JBS)

 

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)

Other Local Farm Products (Honey, Horses, Milk, Meat, Eggs, Etc.)
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)

• Farm markets and roadside stands
• Local Honey Finder
• Local Meat, Milk and Eggs
• Venues: Farms, Wineries, Orchards for your event, wedding or party
• Easter egg hunts
• Children"s consignment sales
• Fruit and vegetable festivals
• Winery tours and wine tastings
• Horse rides, stables, lessons, trails
• Maple Syrup farms and sugarworks
• Bed & Breakfasts on Farms, Wineries, Ranches and Orchards
• Pumpkin patches
• Corn mazes
• Zombie Paintball venues
• Christmas Tree Farms & lots
• Environmental resources
• Consumer fraud information
• Wholesale food sources
• Resources for Farmers