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4 of Our Favorite Pumpkin Patches Around the Upstate!

A few of our FAVORITES!

October 5, 2019

October and Halloween are around the corner and you know what that means! Hayrides, corn mazes, apple picking, pumpkin patches, apple cider and more! We've collected a list of farms around the area that offer some of the best family experiences when it comes to Fall fun! Click on any of the links to visit the location's website for more information.


Of course our first mention is:

Happy Cow

Yes, 2021 pumpkin patch is open Now and no charge other than cost of pumpkins!!!!!  While you’re there you can pick up all the fresh things you love to eat. Have a blast looking at the Cows!—— Our favorite!

Closed Sundays

Happy Cow Creamery
332 McKelvey Road
Pelzer, SC 29669

Strawberry  Hill USA 

3097 SC-11, Chesnee, SC 29323

CORN MAZE RULES  11th Annual Corn Maze

HOURS Sept. 18 - Oct. 31, 2021  

Daytime admission: $9 per person ages 3+

Night Maze admission: $12 per person ages 3+  
Fri, Sat, Sun     10 am- 6 pm
October Hours:
Mon. - Thurs.  12-6 pm
Fri./ Sat.  10 am- 6 pm  & Night Maze 6-9 pm
Sundays 10 am- 6 pm
*last tickets sold at 6 pm


Denver Downs  

Open September 25 through November 14, 2021
Wednesdays-Thursdays:  10am-5pm
Friday & Saturdays:  10am-10pm
Sundays:  1-6pm

Denver Downs Farm is more than a Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch! We have live weekend entertainment, lots of friendly farm animals, and a few crackly bonfires to enjoy! There are more than 35+ fun-filled family activities for kids of all ages … and food to make your mouth water!!

1515 Denver Road
Anderson, SC 29625
Phone: 864.515.4554

Acres of Fun at Denver Downs Farm!

Jumbo Jumping Pillow
Barnyard Express Zipline
Giant Spider Web
Corn Hole
Ropes Course
Human Foosball

Ball Zone Arcade
Horse Shoes
Tricycle Races
Tetherball
Giant Tube Slide
Straw Barn Play Area
Corn Volley Ball
Duck Races
Cow Train
Climbing Wall

No Right Turn Mini Maze
Steer Roping
Tractor Tire Mountain
Little Farmer’s Corral
Photo Props
Farm Animals

Gem Mining and  Axe Throwing are additional cost activities.      More Info…

We have collected photos of ALL the fun things to do at Denver Downs Farm. Take a quick look to see what you can look forward to!

Get ready to hoot and hollar at the PigTucky Derby! Our pigs will be running for the finish line, but they’re only part of the fun! Join the pre-race dance party in the infield — a few lucky audience members will even get pig nose and become part of the show!
Schedule: Saturdays at 1pm, 3pm and 5pm | Sundays at 3pm and 5pm


UPDATE:

Fisher's in the Fall -  

FALL FESTIVAL UPDATE

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, there was not  a fall festival at Fishers Orchard in October 2020, and we do not intend to hold a festival in 2021. We encourage you to visit our retail locations, and hope to see you soon.  (Not to worry, Fisher's. Thanks for the update for all)

May-Lan Tree Plantation  No longer has Fall Festival but opens at noon on Thanksgiving for Christmas trees.  


Stewart Farms 

Fall 2021  

Opening Day - September 25

Last Day for Fall - October 31

Hours:

Fridays 4pm-10pm

Saturdays 10am-10pm

Sundays 1pm-7pm

6600 Highway 92 

Enoree, SC 29335

**Keep in mind the pumpkin patch closes at 7pm , and the last

daytime wagon ride departs at 6:30pm**


SC Maize -$8 anyone ages 6 and up, kids under 5 are free

Retail Pumpkins From The Patch – 60¢ per pound (UPIK)

Daytime Wagon Ride – $4 per person, 2 and under are free


Nighttime Activities

 Big Boo (Haunted Maize) $12 plus tax anyone ages 6 and up. (October 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, & 30 ONLY.) 

Although our Big Boo is family friendly, we do not recommend for kids under 6.


Nighttime Wagon Rides $6 plus tax anyone ages 2 and up. (October 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, & 30 only.)
Last ticket for maize sold 1 hour before closing. Last nighttime wagon ride departs at 9:30.

Grandads


Hours 8am-8pm Daily 

2951 Chimney Rock Rd, Hendersonville, NC 28792

Hours: 8am -6PM daily. (Last day halloween)

Grandad’s has several family fun activities to enjoy on the WEEKENDS, beginning Labor Day weekend, throughout the fall.

  • Corn Maze ($5 per person and you will need to arrive before 4 PM to enjoy this activity) Weekend only
  • Cow Train ($5 per rider and you will need to arrive before 4 PM to enjoy this activity)Weekend only
  • Apple Cannon ($5 per person and you will need to arrive before 4 PM to enjoy this activity)

Visit Grandad’s for the day and enjoy a variety of family fun activities on a 100-acre family farm and apple orchard located in Hendersonville NC near Asheville.  Select pre-picked apples fresh off the trees daily from our bins. In Grandad’s pumpkin patch you will find pumpkins and jack o’lanterns in every size and shape. At Grandad’s Barn and Country Store, you will find a great selection of fall harvest decorations, apple peelers, apple bakers, and other apple gifts. Come by our bakery where we have hot cider donuts all day along with apple pies, cookies, hot cider, apple cider slushies, and many other apple goodies to eat!