The Best North Georgia Pumpkin Patches

Ah, the sweet sights and smells of fall! Vibrant hues from gold to crimson drape the towering trees, a slight crisp is in the air, and everything has gone to the pumpkins! Pumpkin spice is an integral part of that autumn vibe, and the chubby little gourds of happiness are sprouting up all over North Georgia, just ready for harvest in time for your seasonal menus and creative fall decor. Here’s where the best of the patch is just ripe for the picking… with a few unique distractions to occupy a full-day of farm-fresh family fun!

Mercier Orchards

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8660 Blue Ridge Dr, Blue Ridge, GA 30513 • (706) 632-3411 • http://mercier-orchards.com

Mercier Orchards is one of the largest farms in North Georgia, spanning 300 acres. Apple picking takes center-stage at Mercier, where treats like fried apple pies and hard cider showcase the local harvest. October brings the premiere of the pumpkin patch, where you can hand-select the perfect pumpkin for your seasonal festivities, decor, or culinary delights. The farm has been a Blue Ridge icon since 1943, also offering fresh strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, peaches, plums, and nectarines.
 

B.J. Reece Orchard

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9131 GA-52, Ellijay, GA 30536 • (706) 276-3048 • http://reeceorchards.com

B.J. Reece Orchards is a family-owned and operated U-pick farm and apple orchard offering hay rides, train rides, farm tours, pony rides, and corn maze with plenty of resident wildlife to visit from August through November. It's a great site for family fun and farm-fresh, made-from-scratch bakery items like apple cider donuts, apple breads, and an array of pies. Explore 120 acres of apples, 30 acres of peaches, and 30 acres of a variety of vegetables.
 

Red Apple Barn

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3379 Tails Creek Rd, Ellijay, GA 30540 • (706) 635-5898 • https://www.redapplebarn.com

The Red Apple Barn is a North Georgia apple picking tradition. Tour the Pritchett family farm on a wagon ride from the Apple Barn to the mountainside orchard where you can pick your own apples alongside breathtaking landscapes. Boasting pumpkins of all types, including: "jack-o-lantern, novelty, big, small, colors, cute, pretty, and ugly", the Red Apple Barn's Pumpkin Patch welcomes guests throughout the month of October. Pick your own pumpkin, priced according to type and size. Take a break at the playground, stroll by the creek, or challenge your companions to a game of cornhole or horseshoes!
 

Yahoo Farm (30-45 minute drive from Blue Ridge/Ellijay)

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4729 Waleska Hwy, Jasper, GA 30143 • (770) 735-3638 • http://yahoofarm.com

Just an hour north of Atlanta, Yahoo Farm is a great stop on your North Georgia journey! Featuring a Pumpkin Hunt every Sunday during the fall season, Yahoo Farm is a favorite with the youngsters, and admission is free for guests under the age of 8. The Pumpkin Bunny will be on hand to greet the children and lead them in the hunt, and as a thank you for helping to round up the missing pumpkins, every child gets to keep the pumpkin they find. After the hunt, stay for a picnic lunch, and enjoy the farm atmosphere!
 

Burt’s Farm (30-45 minute drive from Blue Ridge/Ellijay)

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5 Burts Pumpkin Farm Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534 • (706) 265-3701 • https://www.burtsfarm.com

Since the 1800s, Burt’s Farm is the place to be for wholesome family fun in the North Georgia mountains - especially in the autumn, when the leaves and 50 to 70 acres of pumpkins and gourds provide a vibrant bounty of fresh fall colors! Take advantage of all ages amusement like hay rides, a covered bridge filled with singing pumpkins, and an old-fashioned country store with fresh-baked pumpkin pies, pumpkin rolls, candied popcorn, and more!
 

Uncle Shuck's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch (45-60 minute drive from Blue Ridge/Ellijay)

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125 Bannister Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534 • (770) 772-6223 • https://www.uncleshucks.com

Find your perfect pumpkin, shoot a corn cannon, and get lost in a four-mile corn maze - all in a day at Uncle Shuck's! For the explorers in your crew, the farm features tractor-led wagon ride tours and hay rides along the Etowah River. Daytime fun for the little ones includes a jumping pad, kiddie maze, pony rides, face painting, and a gem mine, but the whole family can appreciate the great food, photos ops, and the towering goat walk. If you're up for a bit of a scare, consider the spooky haunted trail after dark!
 

Pumpkin Patch Farm (60-75 minute drive from Blue Ridge/Ellijay)

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230 Old Dixie Hwy, Adairsville, GA 30103 • (770) 773-2617 • http://pumpkinpatchfarm.net

Take your pick from a selection of homegrown pumpkins and gourds for carving, cooking, and decorating. Partake in a narrated hay ride along Oothcalooga Creek and through the pumpkin fields, where your treasured harvest awaits. Make new barnyard friends during your visit, like goats, calves, rabbits, ducks, and chickens and let the kids blow off some steam in the hay maze, or challenge your crew to a round of country fair-style games.
 

Copper Creek Farm (60-75 minute drive from Blue Ridge/Ellijay)

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1514 Reeves Station Rd SW, Calhoun, GA 30701 • (706) 280-5592 • http://coppercreekfarm.com

Copper Creek Farm adds a new flavor to fall each year with clever attractions and games for seasonal family fun in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Autumn amusements at Copper Creek include a corn maze, (and kiddie corn maze), cow train, pumpkin patch, zipline, gem mining, six-acre sunflower field, pig races, hay ride, corn box, pony rides, jumping pillow, and more. Enjoy fireworks every Saturday night in October, or upgrade to take part in a spooky farm night adventure with the haunted maze and bonfire.
 

Road Trip Tip

If you're driving into Blue Ridge and Ellijay for your North Georgia Mountains escape, check to see if your route crosses the following towns, where notable pumpkin patches may be worth a pit-stop along the way:

• McDonough - Southern Belle Farm
• Woodstock - Berry Patch Farms
• Cumming - Warbington Farms
• Alto - Jaemor Farms
• Gainesville - Kinsey Family Farm
• Stockbridge - Yule Forest Pumpkin Patch
• Watkinsville - Washington Farms
• Milton - Scottsdale Farms
• Cartersville - Petit Creek Farms
• Buford - Buford Corn Maze
• Lakemont - Hillside Orchard Farms