“Halloween” is one of America’s most popular holidays. How do you intend to spend this wonderful time of year? There are many ways to celebrate, with one of the most popular being the carving of pumpkins! While there are great options at many local grocers, there is no better way to start Halloween preparations, than with a visit to a local pumpkin patch.
A pumpkin patch is a garden where pumpkins are planted and widely sold. A trip to the pumpkin patch will get you in the mood for autumn and Halloween, and you’ll want to bring the family back every year. Pumpkin patches are enjoyable for the entire family and an excellent opportunity for you and your children to bond.
Whether you’re in the Folsom, Gold River, and El Dorado Hills area– Roseville, Elk Grove, or anywhere in between, the Sacramento metro area has some great options!
Dave’s Pumpkin Patch, West Sacramento
Dave’s Pumpkin Patch is one of Sacramento’s largest pumpkin patches. Dave’s Pumpkin Patch has a 2-acre pumpkin field with a wide selection of gourds and pumpkins. You may easily pick your pumpkins from the field. You are free to do so in whatever way you see fit. In addition, you can also opt to select a gourd that has already been harvested.
Activities and Attractions
There are several entertainment options for both adults and children. Jumping pillows, hay rides, tractor train rides, corn maze, child hay maze, animal and pig races, pony rides, princess shows, and other activities are available at the farm.
Food and Beverages
The farm provides not only activities but also foods that you enjoy eating. The farm serves hot apple cider doughnuts, bubble waffles, tri-tip sandwiches and plates, pulled pork sandwiches and plates, Dave’s famous hamburgers and hot dogs, and many other items.
Phone and Address
The address is 3010 Burrows Ave, West Sacramento, CA 95691.
You can reach the farm by calling (916) 849-9450.
Date and Time
The farm will open on September 24th.
The hours are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Friday.
Bishop’s Pumpkin Farms, Wheatland
Bishop’s is a great spot to visit, especially if you’re up for a short road trip that turns into a day at the farm. Did you know for a fact that the founders, Bill and Sandy Bishop, planted their first pumpkins on their Wheatland farm in 1973? It is now regarded as one of the world’s largest U-Pick pumpkin farms.
Activities and Attractions
No farm is complete without amusement. One of the best attractions of Bishop’s Farms is the BPF line. The BPF Line is an eight-car 24-inch gauge railroad. A kid journeys through the entire farm with it. Other enjoyable activities include the Charlie Carousel, a corn maze, a coyote mountain mine, a sunflower labyrinth, a zipline, and many others.
Food and Beverages
On the bishop’s farm, you will find Mrs. B’s Bakery. The bakery sells pies, cakes, dumplings, and other baked goods. You can also get barbecue, cotton candy, popcorn, chocolate chip cookies, apple cider, homemade fudge, and hundreds of more foods and beverages.
Phone and Address
Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm can be found at 1415 Pumpkin Lane in Wheatland, California.
You can reach the farm by calling (530) 633-2568.
Date and Time
The farm is open from September 10th to September 22nd and from September 23rd to October 30th.
The hours are from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Friday
Fog Willow Farms, Wilton
The fog willow farm is not like other pumpkin patches. It provides visitors with a wholesome, authentic fall experience. Fog Willow is a welcoming, safe, and entertaining farm where you may celebrate everything agricultural.
Activities and Attractions
Do you wish to take your children to the zoo to familiarize them with animals, particularly farm animals? You don’t have to go anywhere because there is a wonderful petting zoo on fog willow farm with over 50 farm animals. The farm also offers Pumpkins Galore, Unlimited Hayrides, an Adventure Course, a Climbing HayStack, and The Big Dig – Family Mining. Pony rides and a bunny village are available.
Food and Beverages
The farm features one specialized area known as a sugar shed. There You will find delicious sweet treats, fudge, candies, freshly baked pies, and even some frozen pies. Furthermore, you can also have bbq on weekends.
Phone and Address
Fog Willow Farms is located at 11011 Cecatra Dr., Wilton, CA 95693.
You can reach the farm by calling (916) 687-4547.
Date and Time
Fog Willow Farms is available to the public until October 31st, 2022.
The hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday and Saturday.
Bobby Dazzler’s Pumpkin Patch, Woodland
The most intriguing aspect of Bobby Dazzler’s Pumpkin Patch is that they grow all of their pumpkins. The pumpkins are hand-picked and trucked in from nearby fields. Furthermore, they have been in business for almost 40 years and claim to offer the largest selection of pumpkins in the area.
Activities and Attractions
Do your kids enjoy mazes? Mazes are fun. They represent the pinnacle of design and complexity. Milo’s maze is the first important attraction on Bobby Dazzler’s Pumpkin Patch. The Milo Maze is around five feet tall and has two acres in area. Other attractions and activities include a petting zoo, face painting, a cow train, a play zone, a corn bath, a bouncy house, a hay maze, and many more.
Food and Beverages
On weekdays and weekends, the farm serves a variety of foods. On weekdays, common snacks and beverages such as chips, cookies, crackers, jerky, sweets, and so on are available. On weekends, though, the farm makes special arrangements. On weekends There is an Ice Cream Truck, SnoShack, Kettle Corn, BBQ, and related foods from Steve’s Grill and Sweet Treats.
Phone and Address
Bobby Dazzler’s Pumpkin Patch is located at 23300 County Road 99D, Woodland, CA 95695.
You can reach the patch by phone at (530) 867-4167.
Date and Time
Bobby Dazzler’s Pumpkin Patch is open from September 24th to October 31st, 2022.
On weekdays, the hours are 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., and on weekends, they are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Cool Patch Pumpkins, Dixon
Cool Patch Pumpkins has been in business for 22 years. The farm’s founder, Matt Cooley, established it in the year 2001. With its 63-acre world record-holding maze, the farm claims to have the largest corn maze near Sacramento.
Activities and Attractions
The corn maze is a popular attraction at Cool Patch Pumpkins. The maze is new each year, so you won’t be able to do it the next year. Other activities and attractions include a mini hay maze, hay ride, corn bath, and photo op.
Foods and Beverages
Food is only available on Friday nights and weekends at the patch. You can order Tri-Tip Sandwiches, Hot Dogs, Fries, Soft Serve, and more items.
The shop also has a coffee cart that is open on Fridays and weekends.
You can order hot and cold beverages, pumpkin pie, kettle corn, cookies, and other items.
Phone and Address
Cool Patch Pumpkins is located at 6150 Dixon Ave West, Dixon, CA 95620.
You can reach the patch by phone at (530) 746-8725.
Date and time
The Cool Patch Pumpkins will be open from September to October 2022.
The hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
In Summary
Because Halloween is one of the most fun holidays, especially for children, you should attempt to make the most of it. Visiting a local Sacramento area farm allows you to make the most of your day. You and your children will have a great time trying out new activities and eating new foods, and supporting local Sacramento Metro farmers. So, get your pumpkin patch tickets and have a happy Halloween!
