Here Are The 6 Absolute Best Pumpkin Patches In New Jersey To Enjoy In 2023
By Raymond Goldfield|Published September 12, 2023
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Raymond Goldfield
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Raymond Goldfield is a life-long New Jersey resident and an avid traveler and foodie who can be usually found on the Jersey Shore during the offseason or checking out the latest seasonal flavors at The Bent Spoon in Princeton. He has been working for Only In Your State for since early 2022, where he writes for New Jersey and Iowa and edits the Mid-Atlantic region. He can also be found writing about pop culture for GeekDad. When at home, he enjoys reading comic books and is part of The Rabbitt Stew podcast team. While New Jersey is his home base, he travels regularly and has visited Virginia, Florida, Maine, Minnesota, and Canada as well as all of NJ's border states. Ultimate travel goal? Visit all the best buffets in the United States.
Few things get me more excited than the start of fall in New Jersey. The weather gets cooler, most attractions are still open, and some of New Jersey’s best farms shift into Autumn mode with a celebration of apples, sunflowers – and of course, pumpkins! The best pumpkin patches in New Jersey include some of the Garden State’s most famous farms and orchards, but some are located in far-off rural areas of New Jersey. That makes them true hidden gems, where you can beat the crowds and find that perfect pumpkin – whether you’re looking for a massive beast to decorate your front porch, or that perfect small pumpkin for a day of painting with the kids. No matter where you’re headed, if you’re going pumpkin-picking in New Jersey, you’re in for a good time.
1. Heaven Hill Farm (Vernon Township
Heaven Hill Farm and Garden Center, 451 NJ-94, Vernon Township, NJ 07462, USA
The Great Pumpkin Festival at Heaven Hill Farm takes place from September 6th to November 5th, and is one of New Jersey's best all-ages events. In addition to an amazing selection of pumpkins for both purchase and photo ops, the entire farm turns into a carnival complete with a paintball range, dog show, and pig racing.
2. Terhune Orchards (Princeton)
Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540, USA
Terhune Orchards is best known as New Jersey's most iconic apple orchard, but this popular Princeton destination has a popular fall weekend event during the season - every Saturday and Sunday from September 16th to the end of October. Guests will find corn mazes, live music, play tractors, duck races - and a massive pumpkin patch! Once families pick the perfect pumpkin, they can take it to the painting station to give it some personal flair.
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3. Alstede Farms (Chester)
Alstede Farms, 1 Alstede Farms Ln, Chester, NJ 07930, USA
Alstede Farms. might be the state's most famous u-pick farm - offering not just a few iconic flowers or fruits, but a bounty of fruits, vegetables, and crops throughout the year. It's more like a shopping trip to the freshest market around. But during the fall, the pumpkin-picking is enhanced by the Harvest Moon Hayride event - taking place on September 22nd. The pumpkin patch, however, is open all season long.
5. Snyder's Farm (Somerset)
Snyder's Farm, 586 S Middlebush Rd suite a, Somerset, NJ 08873, USA
Snyder's Farm is kicking off its fall festival on September 30th, and it runs weekends through the last week of October. You can find hay rides, a corn maze, live music, and a huge pumpkin patch to find the perfect gourd for your family.
6. Happy Day Farm (Manalapan Township)
Happy Day Farm, 106 Iron Ore Rd, Manalapan Township, NJ 07726, USA
Happy Day Farm is legendary in New Jersey farm circles. Their fall festival, featuring a massive pumpkin patch and various pumpkin houses and sculptures, features 35 activities on weekends during September and October. A scaled-down version of the festival is available on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday in October and pumpkin-picking is free-access.
7. Johnson's Corner Farm (Medford)
Johnson's Corner Farm, 133 Church Rd, Medford, NJ 08055, USA
Johnson's Corner Farm might be the platonic ideal of a country farm, and that's never more the case than during the fall. A massive u-pick field of pumpkins, gourds, and apples (until 10/9) is joined by a corn maze, gem mining, a food tent, a petting zoo, and a wagon ride to the field to kick off all the fun.
Have you visited any of these charming pumpkin patches in past years? Let us know your favorite pumpkin patches in New Jersey in the comments section. Fall in New Jersey is an amazing time, and many of these farms also host some of the best fall festivals in New Jersey. So break out the fall clothing, get in the autumn spirit – because it’s time to join the fun!
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