2025 North-Central Tennessee Pumpkin U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

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Pumpkin U-Pick Orchards in North-Central Tennessee in 2025, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for pumpkins that we know of in this area.

Not all areas of a state have pumpkins farms that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using the add a farm form!

Remember to always check with the farm's own website or Facebook page before you go - or call or email them if they don't have a website or Facebook page. Conditions at the farms and crops can change literally overnight, so if you want to avoid a wasted trip out there - check with the farm directly before you go! If I cannot reach them, I DON'T GO!

PLEASE report closed farms, broken links and incorrect info using the "Report Corrections" form below.

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Dekalb County

Jackson County

  • Bell Point Farms - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, beans, corn (sweet), melons, peppers, pumpkins, tomatoes, other vegetables,
    5374 Granville Hwy, Granville, TN 38564. Phone: 931 653-4227. Email: bellpointfarms@gmail.com. Open: Monday through Saturday 1 pm to 6 pm and by appointment June 1 through November 1. Directions: TN route 53 between Gainesboro and Granville. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . We provide a pumpkin patch located in the town of Granville for the annual scarecrow festival during the month of October. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. . (UPDATED: July 10, 2025, JBS)
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Macon County

Smith County

Warren County

White County

  • Amazin' Acres of Fun - strawberries, pumpkins, Honey from hives on the farm, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    2857 Old Kentucky Road North, Sparta, TN 38583. Phone: 931-761-2971. Email: holdairy@blomand.net. Open: Strawberry picking on the farm usually runs from April 20 through June 10; These dates are subject to change depending upon the weather We are open throughout the season from 8 am till 4 pm Please call if you have a long drive for picking information. Directions: Call for additional directions. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
    Amazin' Acres of Fun Facebook page. . Strawberries April 20 to June 10 Corn maze and pumpkin patch September 22 to November 3. . is open seasonally in the Spring for the Spring Farm Adventure and in the Fall for the Fall Farm Adventure. We'd like to invite you to "create unforgettable memories, here on our farm!. (ADDED: May 09, 2015, JBS)
    Comments from a visitor on April 29, 2012: "My family visited the Amazing Acres of Fun on April 29,2012 to pick your own strawberries and if you are looking for a WONDERFUL tasting strawberry and wonderful people (as well as a great family outing) you really need to visit the Amazing Acres of Fun!!!! We are new to TN and look forward to family outings like this. Strawberries are all over the place (at least at the time of this posting). Very reasonable on their pricing and great if you are looking for a day out with the family picking your own. Make sure you bring your camera for those Kodak moments! Good people running the place and they are there to help! HIGHLY ..
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ZZZ - These are either closed, no longer do U-Pick or are assumed permanently closed

  • Bloomers Garden Center and More - 2025 permanently closed, blackberries, corn (sweet), peppers, pumpkins, raspberries (red), tomatoes, gift shop, porta-potties are available, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, Bouncy castle, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    215 Taylor Avenue, Jamestown, TN 38556. Phone: 931-879-0828. Email: jmkiger08@yahoo.com. Open: permanently closed. Directions: Take Highway 127 into the center of Jamestown. You will see a Mcdonald\\\'s. Turn onto Taylor Avenue which runs directly in front of McDonald\\\'s, and take a left onto Smith Street. You can\\\'t miss us! We are directly behind the Dollar General and The Garden Grill. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, SFMNP Vouchers. Our pick your own is during regular business hours unless it's a private group or party that's made arrangements with us. You will see a Mcdonald's. Turn onto Taylor Avenue which runs directly in front of McDonald's, and take a left onto Smith Street. You can't miss us! We are directly behind the Dollar General and The Garden Grill. . Pumpkins are ready by the middle of September; Christmas Trees, Poinsettias, *Grave Blankets, Wreaths and Garland will be ready right before Thanksgiving; *(Grave Blankets are made to order). We have a full music/karaoke/dj system for an additional fee, to provide entertainment for your private parties. We also have family movie nights in the late Spring and Summer months!.
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Pumpkin

Pumpkin Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Do you want it for a party, decoration or eating?

For a wedding or party:

See this page: Finding pumpkins for weddings

Decoration to paint or carve:

OK, Then you need only look for any pumpkin that is
  • visually appealing, evenly a deep orange. The shape is just whatever appeals to you. If it grew on its side and has a flat spot, you can either make that the make or use it as part of your design!
  • free from cuts, soft spots, bruises. The flesh should feel hard, and not give easily. Infections can invade easily and cause rot
  • Make sure the stem is attached.

Store it carefully, especially if you pick it from the vine yourself. Cure a fresh-picked pumpkin by keeping it in a dry place. Don't handle or disturb it. Curing toughens the rind, making it less prone to rot. Pumpkins will keep for months in a cool (50 F to 65F dry, low humidity environment; such as a cool, dry basement.

Tip: If you like roasted or baked pumpkin seeds, you can save the seeds from any pumpkin!

To make a pumpkin pie!

Then you need a small, sweet type of pumpkin that has been developed for eating. They are smaller, typically about 8" to 10" diameter. The meat is much less stringy and smoother than a decorative pumpkin variety. Pumpkin is rich in vitamin A and potassium. One-half cup of cooked pumpkin provides more than the recommended daily allowance of vitamin A. One cup of cooked pumpkin contains only 81 calories. It's low in fat and sodium! Usually you can get these at the grocery store, and some of the pumpkin patches and farm stands have them. Be sure to tell them that you intend to use it for a pumpkin pie. Again, look for firm, no soft spots, or signs of any rot. See this page for easy, illustrated directions to make a pumpkin pie from a fresh pumpkin!

Varieties of Pumpkins

  • Sugar - Excellent for baking
  • Jack O'Lantern - most common for carving
  • White Lumina - unusual, medium-sized white pumpkin
  • Mini - Great for decoration
  • Gourds - Many varieties, used for decorations

For a very complete, detailed list of many varieties of pumpkins and where to get the seeds, see this page!

Want to Grow Your Own Pumpkins?

Then see this page!

Pumpkin recipes

Other Local Farm Products (Honey, Horses, Milk, Meat, Eggs, Etc.)
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)

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Jars: 8oz canning jars for jams

Lids: Regular canning lids

Wide mouth canning lids

 


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Maple Syrup Farms, sugarworks, maple syrup festivals

Environmental information and resources

Farms For Your Event for birthday parties, weddings, receptions, business meetings, retreats, etc.

Festivals - local fruit and vegetable festivals

Pumpkin patches and corn mazes

Christmas Tree Farms and lots


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