The 10 best pumpkin patches near Charlotte for fall 2026

October is pumpkin season around Charlotte, and the farms that sell them range from a century-old family farm in east Charlotte to a fifth-generation Mooresville farm where every hayride ends in a field of pumpkins still on the vine. This list covers 10 pumpkin patches around the Charlotte region for the 2026 season, grouped by direction, with a mix of pick-your-own fields, corn mazes, wagon rides and free-admission patches. It is for families planning a weekend outing, school groups and anyone who wants a carving pumpkin that did not come off a grocery store pallet. Every season date and price below comes from the farm’s own 2026 information or dated 2026 coverage.

How we chose

Each farm had to show 2026 season dates on its own website or in dated 2026 coverage, and the list draws on Axios Charlotte’s September 2026 roundup of corn mazes, the farms’ own histories and local awards. The picks spread around the region so most families have one within a reasonable drive, and they mix free-entry patches with ticketed farm attractions. A few well-known farms were left off because they had not posted 2026 pumpkin dates when this list was checked. No farm paid to be included.

North of Charlotte

Carrigan Farms

Mooresville, 1261 Oak Ridge Farm Hwy., Mooresville

The Carrigan family has farmed this land in Mooresville since 1902, and Carrigan Farms is now a fifth-generation farm, according to the farm’s website. Doug Carrigan started the fruit and vegetable business in 1975 after graduating from NC State.

Carrigan is a pick-from-the-vine farm. Each timed hayride goes out to a pumpkin field, more than 20 acres are planted, and everyone picks a pumpkin off the vine. On weekends a food truck sells apple cider doughnuts and apple cider slushies, and the farm runs a separate after-dark haunted trail. The season runs October 1 through 31, 2026.

Everyone needs a reservation, including people who are not picking. The farm takes a $5-per-person nonrefundable deposit online, and the rest is paid in cash on arrival with no ATM on site. Weekends usually sell out, and pets are not allowed.

Patterson Farm Market & Tours

Rowan County, 10390 Caldwell Rd., Mount Ulla

James A. Patterson began growing vegetables in 1919, and the family incorporated as Patterson Farm in 1992, according to the farm. The North Carolina Grange named Patterson Farm its Farm of the Year in 2019, the Salisbury Post reported.

This is the big agritourism pick, with more than 40 attractions including a corn maze, a barnyard, wagon rides, playgrounds and, new for 2026, a Tractor Track and a We Dig AG Zone. Fall Fun on the Farm runs September 14 through November 21, 2026. Pumpkins are sold at the farm market and are not included with admission, and shopping for pumpkins does not require a ticket.

The Farm Fun Pass costs $14.95 online on weekdays and $19.95 online on October weekends, $3 less than at the gate. Last entry is an hour before closing, and pets are not allowed.

East of Charlotte

Almond Farm

Cabarrus County, 5000 U.S. 601 S., Concord

Zack and Cori Almond started Almond Farm in 2013 as a first-generation family farm in Concord and have grown the farm from 4 acres to more than 100, according to the farm’s website. The 2026 fall festival runs September 26 through November 1, Wednesday through Sunday.

Admission is $21.99, Axios Charlotte reported, and covers a pick-a-pumpkin patch, a corn maze, a hayride, farm animals, U-pick wildflowers, a jump pad, a trike track and an inflatable obstacle course. Jumbo pumpkins are sold at the welcome center, and an excavator drops candy at noon and 3 p.m. on weekends. Special weekends include free admission for teachers on October 3 and 4 and for first responders and military on October 10 and 11.

The farm is closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Use the new 2026 entrance at 5000 U.S. 601 S., buy tickets online and leave pets at home.

Hodges Family Farm

East Charlotte, 3780 Rocky River Rd.

The Hodges family has owned Hodges Family Farm for more than 100 years, and the farm carries the North Carolina Century Farm designation, according to the farm’s website. The farmhouse dates to 1908, and the land ran as a 187-acre dairy from 1969 to 1999.

The farm charges no entry fee, though weekend parking is $5 per car. Pumpkins of every size, hay bales, barnyard animals, photo spots and picnic areas are open daily from September 26 through October 31, 2026, and weekends add $5 hayrides, a farm shop, kettle corn, apple cider doughnuts and fresh lemonade. The free daily patch suits toddlers and a quick after-school stop.

The patch is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bring $5 for parking on Saturdays and Sundays, and note that groups of 15 or more need a confirmed reservation.

South of Charlotte

Bush-N-Vine Farm

York County, 1650 Filbert Hwy., York, S.C.

The land under Bush-N-Vine Farm in York has been in the Hall family for more than 150 years, and Bob Hall reopened the old peach packing shed as an open-air market in 1979, according to the farm. Hall was named the 2021 Southeastern Farmer of the Year at the Sunbelt Ag Expo, Farm Progress reported.

Pick-your-own pumpkins run September 26 through October 31, 2026, with no entry fee and 2026 prices posted by the pound: $1.15 a pound under 5 pounds, 69 cents a pound over 5 pounds and $1.25 a pound for pie pumpkins, minis and gourds. The patch is next to the store, wagons are provided, and the cafe sells hot dogs, doughnuts, ice cream and slushes.

The farm is closed Sundays and suggests early mornings or weekdays. Wear sneakers, since the patch can be muddy after rain.

Cherry Place Farm

York County, 1922 Oakdale Rd., Rock Hill, S.C.

B.A. Westbrook and his wife, Rebecca, bought Cherry Place Farm in 1940, and their grandson Charlie Westbrook Jr. and his wife, Susan, now run the property for fall visitors, according to the farm’s website.

One $12 ticket for anyone 2 and older covers the 2-acre corn maze, hayrides, petting and feeding the animals, barnyard games and free popcorn, enough for a full family afternoon. Carving pumpkins are sold separately, and buying only pumpkins does not require admission. The maze takes about 20 to 30 minutes.

The farm is open October weekends only in 2026, from October 3 through 25, plus Friday, October 9. No reservations are needed, credit cards carry a 3 percent surcharge, and pets are not allowed.

Hall Family Farm

Lancaster County, 445 W. Rebound Rd., Lancaster, S.C.

Kevin Hall is the fourth-generation farmer behind Hall Family Farm, which started pick-your-own in 2008 on the family’s land off Providence Road West in south Mecklenburg and moved to Lancaster County, South Carolina, in 2021, according to the farm. Charlotte Magazine’s listing for the farm notes Best Pumpkin Patch awards from 2013, 2014 and 2018.

Admission is free, and activities are priced one by one. Pick-your-own pumpkins cost 70 cents a pound, the 7-acre corn maze is $12.99, and the 2026 maze has a U.S. history theme with escape-room style challenges, Axios Charlotte reported. The season runs September 18 through November 1, 2026, and a one-day pass bundles the activities from $23.99 per person.

Dogs are not allowed, a waiver is required for the playground and activities, and the last corn maze and hayride entry is an hour before closing.

Outlaw Acres

Union County, 4601 Griffith Rd., Monroe

The Griffin brothers worked at their parents’ long-running Aw Shucks Farms before opening Outlaw Acres in Monroe, according to the farm’s website. The centerpiece is a Western town with historically styled buildings, costumed shows and a Chuckwagon Cafe.

This is a farm attraction more than a field patch, with pre-picked pumpkins and gourds priced from $3 to $25 by size. Weekend admission is $16 for ages 4 and up and covers the corn maze, animals, the Western town, play areas, live shows and the Super Mega Slide, new for 2026. The season runs September 19 through November 1, 2026, on weekends only.

Food, pumpkins and the kids’ shooting range cost extra. Dogs are not allowed, and weather closures are posted on the farm’s social media and voicemail.

The Hunter Farm

Union County, 13624 Providence Rd., Weddington

In Weddington, The Hunter Farm has been family run since 1868, and the remaining acreage is protected by a conservation easement, according to the farm’s website.

The pumpkin patch sells North Carolina-grown pumpkins and gourds, and the farm does not describe the patch as pick-from-the-vine. The draw is the $14 fall wagon ride to an interactive petting barn, which includes a pie pumpkin for every rider, and Farm Fridays on September 25, October 9 and October 23 add music, food trucks and drinks for adults. The 2026 fall season runs September 25 through November 1.

The farm is closed Mondays, and Tuesdays are pumpkin patch only with no wagon rides. Reserve wagon rides online, and leave dogs at home.

West of Charlotte

Red Wolf Farm

Maiden, 1900 HW Farm Rd.

Off U.S. 321 near Maiden, Red Wolf Farm spreads across 100 acres of hills and forest with two ponds, according to the farm’s website, and runs school field trips on weekdays and public weekends in October.

A $10 ticket covers everything: hayrides, a large professionally designed corn maze, a kids’ maze, pumpkin tic-tac-toe, pedal tractors, inflatables, pumpkin bowling and farm animals. Pumpkins cost extra. The 2026 public dates are October 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 and 31, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m..

Weekdays are reserved for school groups. Food vendors set up on weekends, or bring a picnic, and the farm takes cash and cards.

Also worth knowing

In Huntersville, Rural Hill runs a Scottish-themed corn maze with day and night sessions on weekends through October 31, 2026, with tickets from $15.16, Axios Charlotte reported. The farm’s 2026 page does not list a pumpkin patch, so plan the visit around the maze.

This list was last checked on October 7, 2026. Spot something out of date or a place that belongs here? Send corrections through our contact form.