One Of The Largest Pumpkin Patches In Arizona Is A Must-Visit Day Trip This Fall
By Melissa Mahoney|Published September 08, 2023
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Melissa Mahoney
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I'm an east coast girl living in a west coast world. I grew up in New England before moving to SoCal for several years. I then lived in NYC or a year before moving to AZ in 2009. I worked in the entertainment industry for many years of my adult life and I love photography, writing, and traveling around the U.S. as well as to far-flung locations around the world! Travel is my life and writing about it is a dream.
Here in Arizona, we’ll start trading in our swimwear for sweaters once September hits. After the grueling summer heat, fall is something that many of us look forward to. And, if you’re like me, it’s your favorite season! When the temperatures start to drop, it’s time to head outside to enjoy some fall hiking, apple picking, and pumpkin patches. With one of the largest pumpkin patches in Arizona, Apple Annie’s is your best shot at finding the perfect pumpkin this season!
Located in the town of Willcox, Apple Annie's Orchard is a produce farm that grows a wide variety of fruits and vegetables throughout the year. If you're looking for a family-friendly day trip in Arizona, this is a wonderful place to visit, especially in the fall.
While Apple Annie's Country Store is open year-round, pick-your-own is only available from July through October. Now, wouldn't it be fun to pick your own fruit and vegetables on a farm? It's a great family activity!
There are more than 15,000 fruit trees with over 20 varieties of peaches and 10 varieties of apples as well as pears that grow on this farm. But if you want to pick pumpkins, well, the field for these orange gourds is quite massive!
The pumpkin field here at Apple Annie's is a whopping 40 acres! Don't worry, you'll be sent out into the field with a wheelbarrow if you need one, or you are welcome to bring your own wagon.
You'll find a wide selection of pumpkin varieties and sizes here from tiny to over 100 pounds. Pie pumpkins, decorative pumpkins, jack-o'-lantern pumpkins...it's up to you to decide what pumpkins are right for you!
There's so much fun to be had at Apple Annie's in the fall. In addition to pumpkin picking, there's apple picking, a corn maze, hayrides, apple cider donuts, and weekend pancake breakfasts.
Who else out there is excited for fall? Will you be heading to one of the largest pumpkin patches in Arizona to find your perfect pumpkin this fall? To learn more, visit Apple Annie’s website and give Apple Annie’s Facebook page a follow for updates.
