"Pick a Patch O'Pumpkins" - Find a local pumpkin patch in Alabama

When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local pumpkin patch. It’s guaranteed to put a Jack-o-Lantern-sized smile on everyone’s face!

If you can, pick yours right off the vine. The flesh should be free of soft spots which can invite mold and rot. If you’re planning to use your pumpkin for carving, choose one that’s big enough. Make sure the base is solid and the stem is intact (also, don’t carry it by the stem - it might break off). If your pumpkin is destined for a pie, choose a small one grown especially for eating. Once you get your fresh-picked pumpkin home, “cure” it by keeping it undisturbed in a cool, dark place. This toughens up the rind and helps prevent rot.

While you’re pumpkin hunting, amaze your friends by sharing these Pumpkin Facts:

-The Irish brought the tradition of pumpkin carving to America. Originally, they carved turnips to celebrate All Hallows Eve - but pumpkins were plentiful in the states, and easier to handle.
-The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 1,140 pounds.
-Pumpkins were once used to cure freckles and snake bites.

Jackson County

Crow Creek Pumpkin Patch
52 County Rd. 56, Stevenson, AL 35772. Phone: 256-437-1044

Lauderdale County

McGee Farm
8211 Co Rd 7, Florence, AL 35633. (256) 764-5320

Misty Hollow Farm
19057 Alabama Hwy 157, Moulton, AL 35650. Phone: 256-685-2932

Madison County

Tate Farms
8414 Moores Mill Rd, Meridianville, AL. Phone: (256) 828 5234

Morgan County

Reeves Peach Farm
447 Hwy 36E, Hartselle, AL 35640. Phone: (256) 773-9479

White Farms Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
817 East Upper River Road, Decatur, AL 35603. Phone: 256-350-3133

Blount County

The Great Pumpkin Patch
Hwy 160 in Hayden, AL 35079. Phone: Day (205) 647-2183

Shelby County

Old Baker Farm
1041 Farmingdale Road, Harpersville, Al 35078. Phone: 205-672-7209

Pumpkin Patch Express at the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum
1919 9th St., Calera, AL 35040. Phone: 205-668-3435

Tuscaloosa County

Critter Creek Farm & Wildlife Center
15332 Cabin Creek Drive, Vance, AL 35490. Phone: 205-477-5901

Autauga County

Powells' Pumpkin Patch
Gardner Road, Prattville, AL 36067. powellspumpkins@bellsouth.net

Chambers County

The Oaks L.L.C.
18151 Veterans Memorial Parkway, LaFayette, AL 36862. Phone: 334-869-0554

Chilton County

Grand Old Pumpkin Patch
1901 Lay Dam Road , Clanton, AL. Phone: 205-755-4553

Phillips Farms
1251 County Road 369, Clanton, AL. Phone: 205-280-1131

Geneva County

Aplin Farms
2729 N Co Rd 49 , Dothan, AL 36305. Phone: 334-726-5104

Montgomery County

Saint Nicholas Farms
Rt 11, Box 302-M, Montgomery, AL 36117. Phone: (334) 396-5028

Source PickYourOwn.org