Here Are The 6 Absolute Best Pumpkin Patches In Indiana To Enjoy In 2023

For more than 150 years, Kent’s Cucurbits has been farming in Brookston. For 30 of those years, it’s specialized in a delightfully magical pumpkin patch open for all. Come pick out your perfect pumpkin(s) and check out the true behemoths that tend to grow here – the largest pumpkin to ever come from this farm weighed 1,360 pounds – over half a ton! Kent’s is closed on Mondays, but otherwise open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with Fridays and Saturdays being 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Both the corn maze and the Pumpkin Vine Express are $5 per person. Festivities run from September 16th through October 31st.

With plenty of pumpkins to meander through, Wholesome Meadows Farm is an absolutely beautiful little slice of paradise you and the kids will want to come back to time and time again. From mid-September until October 31st, there are thousands of pumpkins to choose from. And pumpkins aren’t all there is to enjoy! Enjoy other autumnal delights like decorative corn stalks, mums, straw bales, and more.

Folks come from all over the state to enjoy the pumpkin patch and sunflower fields at Harper Valley Farms . Here, folks are able to pick their own pumpkins, navigate a sunflower maze, browse stunning garden mums, take photos, and more. The pumpkin patch is eight acres in size, and every pumpkin is $4 each. You can also pick from pre-harvested pumpkins, squash, and gourds. The sunflower mazes are expected to be in full bloom by mid-October. Hours are Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends. There is also a festival on October 8th and 9th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cornucopia Farm is more than just a pumpkin patch; it’s a whole experience. Starting September 8th, there’s something delightful going on all the time. The pumpkin patch itself is included with the cost of general admission, though each pumpkin is weighed and priced by weight on top of admission. On September 23rd, enjoy the September Glow Maze. On September 30th, have a blast at the 25th Corn Maze Anniversary celebration. There’s a kids’ pumpkin hunt on October 7th and 8th, and a pumpkin glow going on October 20th and 21st. The fall fun never seems to end with this one!

Starting September 23rd and going through spooky season until October 31st, Russell Farms has one of the best pumpkin patches in the whole Midwest. This farm’s been going strong for more than 50 years, and it’s really obvious as to why: it’s a pure delight. Parking is free and wait until you see what else there is to enjoy other than the pumpkins! Parking is always free; on orange days (see the calendar on the official Russell Farms website) admission is $15, ages two and under are free! Active military and veterans are $8, and ages 65 and older are also $8. On yellow days, admission is just $12.50 for general admittance and there will be an array of activities planned. On blue days, typically all you’ll see open is the country store – so plan accordingly!