Atlanta Area Pumpkin Patches: Berry Patch, Big Springs, Kinsey Family, Scottsdale, and Uncle Shucks

We went a little pumpkin patch crazy this year. We hit four different Atlanta area farms and may hit another one or two before Halloween. There hasn’t been a clear winner as different farms are better on different aspects. Our visits to Berry Patch, Big Spring, Kinsey Family, and Scottsdale are here along with Leandrea’s visit to Uncle Shucks. She previously posted about her visit to Warbington Farms.

These are listed in the order we happened to visit. Remember that the available activities and prices can change from weekdays to weekends and as Halloween approaches so call ahead to find out what’s available.

Jump to: Scottsdale Farms, Big Springs Farms, Berry Patch Farms, Kinsey Family Farm, Uncle Shucks

Scottsdale Farms (Alpharetta)

We probably enjoyed Scottsdale the most, maybe because it started with a tasty breakfast at the Bella Luna Cafe on site. The hayride was free the day we went, but I don’t know if there’s normally a charge. It was a lovely little ride through a wooded area. Hooray for shade! The pumpkins were scattered about in a wooded area as well so the experience was somewhere between picking them up in the field and picking them out of bins. There was a good variety in size and type of pumpkin. Wheelbarrows and wagons were available. Facepainting was also free when we went. Scottsdale is a full nursery so next year I may pick up some plants while we are there. They also have a huge shop of decor. If you intend to take photos of the kids in the pumpkin area, I’d recommend dressing them in bright colors so that they stand out against the brown of tree trunks and groundcover.

Big Springs Farms (Woodstock)

We stumbled across Big Springs on our way home from Scottsdale. They had more activities for the kids. There was a bounce house ($3/child), bulls made of plastic barrel with wooden head to ride (free), and facepainting (I don’t know the cost of this). There was a petting zoo with two miniature donkeys, two sheep, a pig, and two miniature goats. They had a bright red tractor for the kids to climb on and a stick-your-head-through-the board photo area. The wagon ride was hayless, I believe, and cost $4 per person. We did not ride it since we’d just been on the ride at Scottsdale. The pumpkins were both in bins and on the floor in a large pavilion. There was a small store with typical food items like jams.

Berry Patch Farms (Woodstock)

I liked Berry Patch for the harvest-my-own-pumpkin feel and photo opportunities. They had a free hayride that took us out to the fields. One field had small pumpkins and gourds in it, and the other had the large carving pumpkins. The pumpkins probably didn’t grow in  those fields, but that’s OK by me. There’s a small field of cotton in between the two which is interesting to a northern transplant like me. I’ve gotten some really nice pictures of my daughter out in the field, and we saw a professional photographer out there last year when we were there. There was a small play structure with a tire swing, a couple swings, and metal slide. There were some farm animals to look at, but they were not to be touched. The pony rides ($5) were not available the day we went.

Kinsey Family Farm (Gainesville)

Kinsey was a bit of a drive for us, but we packed a lunch and made a day of it. Kinsey has many picnic tables, some in shade, and they encourage visitors to bring food and enjoy. The pumpkins were set out in bins and on the floor in a pair of large pavilions. Small gourds and mini pumpkins were just $0.50 each. There was also a small store with typical food items like jams. You could purchase rye crackers to feed to the cows, goats, and geese. The hay ride ($2/person) was a train of two wagons with hay bales and one with just benches. It went down around to the far side of the pond and stopped for a bit so passengers could get out to feed the catfish on the observation dock. Fish food was $0.50 for a small cup. We browsed the extensive tree/shrub nursery, and my in-laws bought two trees to take home.

Uncle Shucks Corn Maze (Dawsonville)

Uncle Shucks Corn Maze is a few mile from the North Georgia Outlet Mall.  I went with my daughters preschool class to this Atlanta area pumkin patch/corn maze and we were on a fairly tight schedule.  The kids loved climbing all over the huge tires and running through the small soybean maze.  As a parent it was fantastic that you could stay in one place and monitor several children at once.  The hay ride has the option of sitting on hay or benches.  The tractor pulls you around the corn fields and you are able to see a few cows along the way.  We also had the opportunity to learn facts about corn.  Most of the corn grown at Uncle Shucks is for animal consumption.  There is a small selection of pumpkins for sale at Uncle Shucks, but their main focus is the corn maze.  Unfortunately we did not have enough time to do the maze, but I would definitely go back to do it with my family!  That being said, it is kind of expensive to do.  The corn maze is $10 per person (4 and under are free) or you can get the corn maze/hay ride combo for $13 per person.

If you are looking for more Fall Fun in Atlanta be sure to check out Atlanta With Kid.  Do you have a favorite Atlanta area pumpkin patch?

Disclosure: We received no compensation for this post from the establishments mentioned. We chose to visit these particular farms unsolicited. All opinions are our own.