Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Pumpkin U-Pick Orchards in !

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Pumpkin U-Pick Orchards in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania 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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Lancaster County

Brecknock Orchard - Uses integrated pest management practices, apples, blackberries, blueberries, nectarines, peaches, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (black), strawberries, restrooms, picnic area, school tours
390 Orchard Road, Mohnton, PA 19540. Phone: 717-445-5704. Email: brecknockorchard@frontier.com. Open: May to September Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8 am to 7 pm Wednesday and Saturday 8 am to 5 pm Closed Sunday October to December Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8 am to 6 pm Wednesday and Saturday 8 am to 5 pm Closed Sunday. Directions: 222 North to Denver 272 exit. Take 272 North to 897 South. Go 1 12 miles on 897 south, then turn left on Gehmans School Road. Go 1 mile to stop sign, then turn right on Orchard Road. Brecknock Orchard will be 12 mile on the left. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, SFMNP Vouchers.
Brecknock Orchard Facebook page. Fax: 717-445-0348 222 North to Denver 272 exit. Take 272 North to 897 South. Go 1 1/2 miles on 897 south, then turn left on Gehmans School Road. Go 1 mile to stop sign, then turn right on Orchard Road. will be 1/2 mile on the leftFarm Market is open May thru December with a full selection of fresh local fruits and vegetables; Pick your own crops are available in season; Join us for our Fall Festival the last Saturday in September and each Saturday in October. We use integrated pest management practices Typical harvest dates (CALL FIRST) Dates are approximate and change every year due to the weather. Visit the Harvest Schedule page to see actual harvesting dates and details.: Strawberries June 2 - June 28, Red Raspberries June 28 to October 15, Black Raspberries July 1 to July 21, Blackberries July 19 to September 18, Peaches July 26 to September 14, Nectarines July 26 to September 14, Apples August 10 to November 9, Pumpkins September 21 to November 1.
Brooklawn Farm Market - Strawberries, sweet peas and pumpkins
2325 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601. Phone: (717) 569-4748. Email: BrookLawnFarmMarket@verizon.net. Open: Monday to Friday from 10 am to 5:30 pm; Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm; closed on Sunday; in late May or early June and usually remains open for several weeks, depending on the weather. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: cash, check, VISA.
Brooklawn Farm Market Facebook page. The Pick Your Own (PYO) schedule is determined by weather and availability. The farm season is April through October; and in December we have Christmas treesLocal and farm direct produce. Hay rides in the fall. Delicious fresh corn multiple times daily all summer. Pick-Your-Own strawberries around the beginning of June & Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins and Gourds on scheduled rides to the pumpkin patch Fridays and Saturdays in October!. Our strawberry patch opens to the public in late May or early June and usually remains open for 2 to 3 weeks, depending on the weather. The pick-your-own schedule is determined by weather and availability. Keep in touch for updates by calling us or checking out our official Brook Lawn Farm Market FaceBook page. *Strawberry availability & picking conditions depend on the weather *Hours will be posted on Facebook/Twitter to keep you updated or call for daily field updates:
Comments from a visitor on June 01, 2010: "I grew up near this farm and find it hard now that I have to buy in the grocery store."
Cherry Hill Orchards & Farm Market - Sweet and Pie Cherries, Strawberries, Apricots, Peaches, Nectarines, Plums, Apples and Pumpkins
400 Long Lane, Route 324 at Route 741, Lancaster, PA 17603. Phone: (717) 872-9311. Email: Info@cherryhillorchards.com. Open: Market hours are 8 am to 6 pm on Monday to Saturday, Closed on Sunday, Pick-your-own hours vary and will be on the new forthcoming website. Click here for a map and directions.
Cherry Hill Orchards & Farm Market Facebook page. Cherry Hill Orchards is a pick your own orchard. Also PYO strawberries in May/June. We sell three sizes of containers, so you don't need to bring containersWe also offer all of our fruits and sweet corn in season at our Outlet store both on a retail and wholesale basis. In the spring, we offer hardwood mulch and a variety of plants geared toward the homeowner. Cherries in June, August for Peach, Blackberry and Apple picking! (UPDATED: May 02, 2022)
Country Barn - Strawberries, pumpkins and they have a Christmas tree farm., restrooms, concessions or refreshment stand, corn maze, pumpkin patch (pick in the field where they grow), pumpkins (harvested and laid out on the ground or lawn), pumpkins (in a market, stand or shop), Bouncy castle or moon bounce, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
211 Donerville Road, Lancaster, PA 17603. Phone: (717) 872-1554. Email: info@countrybarnmarket.com. Open: Various days and hours throughout the year; More days open from Late August though October . Directions: See their website for directions. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, SFMNP Vouchers .
Country Barn Facebook page. . They have Barnyard Kingdom that's open several times throughout the year around certain events. Known as an Agritainment center. They are also a barn wedding venue. They have a pick your own strawberry event . They have pick your own pumpkins in the fall. And, pick your own trees for Christmas. They have Breakfast with the Easter Bunny and Breakfast with Santa Clause. I think Barnyard Kingdom is open for all of the events. They have a train ride through the farm that is open with the events. pick your own crops, farm market, pumpkin patch, Christmas trees, Farm venue, Easter egg hunts near Easter, . (ADDED: May 27, 2024, Suggested by a visitor)A visitor writes on May 27, 2024: "Very Good! They are well known for their potatoes. The strawberries are very good this year!"
Kauffman Orchards - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, apples, cherries, pears, peaches, plums, pumpkins, strawberries, porta-potties, restrooms, picnic area, picnic area you may bring your own food, farm animals
53 South Weavertown Rd, Ronks, PA 17572. Phone: (717) 768-0050. Email: anna@kauffman.farm. Open: Friday and Saturday 9 am to 4 pm. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard.
Kauffman Orchards Facebook page. . Alternate Phone: (717) 768-7112 Picking updates: Click here for picking updatesWe minimize use of pesticides and other chemicalsWhat's better than fresh fruit, picked by hand, straight from the orchard? Starting in July and running through fall, bring the family to and enjoy picking your own seasonal fruit! This year we are excited to offer Pick Your Own for the following produce: apples, peaches, pears, plums, and pumpkins. Free For All U-Pick Customers: Your purchase includes a wagon ride for your entire party, a picnic area, and a chance to pet the goats!(ADDED: September 07, 2021)
Masonic Village Farm Market - Uses integrated pest management practices, apples, peaches, sunflowers, pumpkins, Fresh eggs, porta-potties are available, restrooms, school tours
310 Eden View Road, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Phone: 717-361-4520. Email: farmmarket@masonicvillages.org. Open: Pick-Your-Own apples and peaches Thursday through Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm and Sunday 12 pm to 3 pm during the dates listed on their website. Directions: From Market Street in Elizabethtown Locate square in Elizabethtown Follow High Street west for about 1-12 miles Under Amtrak bridge immediate left 50 feet right into main entrance of Masonic Village Follow main drive Turn right at first road Farm Market is at second stop sign. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, SFMNP Vouchers.
Masonic Village Farm Market Facebook page. Fax: 717-361-5592 U-Pick updates: Click here for PYO updates. Pick Your Own Peaches, Apples, Pumpkins and Sunflowers August - October From Market Street in Elizabethtown Locate square in Elizabethtown Follow High Street west for about 1-1/2 miles Under Amtrak bridge immediate left 50 feet right into main entrance of Masonic Village Follow main drive Turn right at first road Farm Market is at second stop signWe use integrated pest management practicesA full mail-order catalog is available including our large selection of jams, jellies and award winning fruit butters. We accept orders via our web site. Delivery is available via FedEx to anywhere in the USA. Pumpkins are only available on specified weekends. Due to health regulations, pets are not allowed in the orchard or the Farm Market. Weekdays: Please stop in the Farm Market to receive instructions on picking locations and to get your picking supplies. Please bring your apples into the Farm Market to check out before you leave. Weekends: You may go directly to the orchard for picking supplies and checkout. (UPDATED: January 25, 2023) 2020 prices were PYO Apple Price: $1.00 per pound, PYO Pumpkin Price: $.65 per pound, PYO Peach Price: $1.25 per pound, Cut Your Own Sunflowers: $1.00 per stem. Variety and quantity availability is on a first come basis. Mother Nature decides the volume on the trees, what date the fruit ripens and when it falls off the trees. A full mail-order catalog is available including our large selection of jams, jellies and award winning fruit butters. We accept orders via our web site. Delivery is available via FedEx to anywhere in the USA. We specialize in Asparagus, Strawberries, Cherries, Peaches, Nectarines, Plums, Pears, Apple Cider and over 50 varieties of Apples. Pick-Your-Own apples are available each fall. Pies, Apple Dumplings and cookies are baked fresh daily. The Masonic Village orchard has been a proud steward of the land for 100 years. We practice Integrated Pest Management (IPM) on our farm in order to preserve sustainable agriculture for our generation and generations to come. For more information on IPM, please visit our web sitePumpkins are only available on specified Saturdays. Due to health regulations, pets are not allowed in the orchard or the Farm Market. On Weekdays: Please stop in the Farm Market on weekdays to receive instructions on picking locations and to get your picking supplies. Please bring your apples into the Farm Market to check out before you leave. Saturdays: You may go directly to the orchard for picking supplies and checkout.

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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