4 Best Pumpkin Patches To Visit In Ontario's Cottage Country This Fall

Welcome the heart of autumn by wandering through the whimsical pumpkin patches of Ontario's cherished cottage country. Muskoka and Haliburton Counties come alive with the magic of fall, offering bountiful patches where pumpkins await new homes. Amidst the crisp air and autumn leaves, discover the joy of hand-picking your own pumpkin in the quaint countryside setting.

This blog is a follow-up from our previous year's pumpkin patch blog. 

Stellmar Farm

Stellmar Farms opened its doors to the public starting September 15, 2023, offering a distinct pumpkin patch experience. The farm is renowned for its award-winning giant pumpkins and squash, which have made it a unique attraction in the area. A visit to Stellmar Farms comes with a guided tour of the pumpkin patch by the "pumpkin guys," who share secrets about growing giant pumpkins. The farm also houses a craft barn with beautiful dried and silk flower arrangements, hand-painted gourds, and various fall decorative corn, gourds, squash, straw bales, and corn stalks, along with a corn maze for a fun family adventure.

Chappell Farms

Chappell Farms, located a bit further from Muskoka and Haliburton, offers a Fall Festival from late September to Halloween. The admission includes one pick-your-own pumpkin starting September 22, making it a great destination for those looking to find their perfect pumpkin. Besides pumpkin picking, visitors can enjoy a range of activities including visiting the farm animals, exploring a corn maze, and riding on the tricycle track, among others.

Rounds Ranch

Rounds Ranch, also located a bit further from Muskoka and Haliburton, celebrates the fall season with its Pumpkin Mania event. Visitors can enjoy tractor rides to the pumpkin patch to pick a free pumpkin of any size and color. The ranch also offers pumpkin-related games like pumpkin bowling and pie-eating contests during the weekends. With over 22 activities in Ranchland, Rounds Ranch provides hours of great outdoor fun, making it a fantastic destination for families and individuals alike. The Pumpkin Mania event starts on September 16, operating on weekends only.

Hewitts Farm Market

Hewitts Farm market in Warminster, Ontario, a short drive from Muskoka/Haliburton, presents a full farm experience year-round. Their Pumpkinfest event, operating on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, is a part of their Fun Farm Experience. Pumpkinfest is full of family-friendly events like interacting with farm animals, enjoying a giant sandbox, a cart track, a giant slide, and more. The Farm Market Store at Hewitts is open daily, offering fresh produce, including pumpkins, along with other locally sourced products, making it a great spot for a fall outing.

Conclusion

As the leaves crunch beneath your feet and the dusk of autumn settles, the memories made at Muskoka and Haliburton's enchanting pumpkin patches linger sweetly. The simple joys of selecting your own pumpkin amidst a sea of orange is a cherished fall tradition in the Ontario countryside. With each pumpkin picked, you're sewn a piece of autumn charm into your memories. Until next season, the pumpkin patches bid you a warm, heartfelt farewell, awaiting your return for next year's embrace.