Fall is right around the corner, and with it will come all the fall festivities and decor you’re used to. If you’re looking to get into the fall spirit, there’s perhaps no better way than to go ahead and grab a pumpkin — or a few.
The official start of fall comes after the autumnal equinox on Sept. 22. That’ll put us just over a month away from the season’s first major holiday: Halloween. For those planning to carve a jack-o-lantern, it’s almost time to prepare where you’ll source your pumpkin from.
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Here’s a list of all the local pumpkin patches in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties where you can get your fall pumpkin.
Biggers Market
6250 Market St. and 6458 Carolina Beach Road, Wilmington: The pumpkin patches at both locations offer over 25 varieties of pumpkins and gourds to eat and decorate with. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday; 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Trask Family Farms
3650 Blue Clay Road, Castle Hayne: Trask Family Farms advertises as the biggest pumpkin patch in the area. Alongside pumpkins, they offer a 4-mile corn maze, hayrides and other produce. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; and closed Monday-Tuesday. 910-617-3893.
The Pumpkin Patch at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church
1401 S. College Road, Wilmington: This patch was established in 1990 and is still going. They offer pumpkins and gourds, as well as pumpkin merchandise like sweatshirts and mugs. The pumpkin patch also features local artisans. They opened Sept. 27 and will stay open until Oct. 31. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Carolina Beach Pier Pumpkin Patch
1800 Carolina Beach Ave. North: This spot will open its fifth annual pumpkin patch from Oct. 1-31. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Flytrap Brewing
319 Walnut St., Wilmington: The outdoor beer garden here is transformed into a pumpkin patch. It hosted a grand opening for its pumpkin patch on Sept. 19.
Amber Dale’s Pumpkin Patch
2307 N. College Road, Wilmington: This family-owned business will open for the fall season on Sept. 26. They also offer mums and photo opportunities. 910-912-6237.
Barr Evergreens
37 Covil Ave., Wilmington: While this place specializes in Christmas trees, they also offer pumpkins in the autumn season starting Sept. 25. Hours at the retail lot are Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Indigo Farms
1542 Hickman Rd. NW, Calabash: The indoor On-Farm Market will sell pumpkins every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Horseplay Farms
1757 Clemmons Road SE., Bolivia: A fall festival will be held on Oct. 17-18 and will include a pumpkin patch. Food, music and other fall activities will also be featured.
Hampstead United Methodist Church
15395 U.S. 17, Hampstead: Located beside the Dunkin’ Donuts, this church will host its annual pumpkin patch starting on Sept. 26. You don’t have to worry about the pumpkins running out, as the patch will be restocked on Oct. 10.
Humphrey Farms
6611 N.C. 53 West, Burgaw: In addition to pumpkins, this farm sells mums, fall wreaths, haybales and cornstalks. Photo opportunities are available as well. 910-524-7455.
Gregory Farms and Vineyard
2576 Montague Road, Currie: This farm will host a fall festival on Oct. 17 this year. The festival will feature hayrides, live music, local vendors, and, of course, pumpkins. Hours will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Reporting by Charlie Kingree, Wilmington StarNews / Wilmington StarNews
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