With the fall season upon us, it’s the perfect time to start planning your fall harvest farm visits!
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My family and I love visiting farms during the fall so over the next few weeks, I’ll be highlighting several of these fall harvest farm locations and sharing their dates with you.
Fall Harvest Farms Locations and Schedule
MD Corn Maze
WEEKEND OPENINGS:
September 14-15, 21-22, 28-29, : 10am-7pm
October 2: 5pm-7pm
October 5-6: 10am-7pm
November 2-3: 10am-6pm *Dog Weekend
WEEKDAY OPENINGS:
October 3, 15, 18: 9:30am-3:30pm
November 1: 9:30am-3:30pm
FLASHLIGHT NIGHTS:
October 12, 19, 26: 7pm-9:30pm
ADDRESS:
389 Gambrills Rd, Gambrills, MD 21054
Gaver Farm
FALL SEASON:
August 30 – November 5, 2024 from 10 am – 6 pm
CHRISTMAS SEASON:
November 29 – December 23, 2024, from 9 am – 5 pm
ADDRESS:
5501 Detrick Rd, Mt Airy, MD 21771
Magnolia Meadow Farms
Saturday, September 21 – Sunday, October 27
Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sundays: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
ADDRESS:
13001 Creagerstown Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788
Butler’s Orchard
Pick Your Own Pumpkin + Pumpkin Festival: Saturday, September 21- Sunday, November 3
Wednesday – Friday: 1:00pm-6:00pm (Last entry 4:30 PM)
Saturday – Sunday, and Columbus Day: 9:00am-6:00pm (Last entry 4:30 PM)
ADDRESS:
22222 Davis Mill Rd, Germantown, MD 20876
Larriland Farm
Late May – October Hours:
Saturday/Sunday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Monday – closed
Tuesday – Friday 9:00am – 6:00pm
ADDRESS:
2415 Woodbine Rd, Woodbine, MD 21797
Baugher’s Orchard
HOURS:
The Orchard Market: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Playgrounds & petting farm are free from 9am-6pm
Pick-Your-Own Hours Vary by Crop & Season
ADDRESS:
1015 Baugher Rd, Westminster, MD 21158
Summers Farm
DATES:
September 14th – October 31st *Weekends only
7503 Hollow Rd, Middletown, MD 21769
Jumbos Pumpkin Patch
DATES:
Saturday, September 21 – Thursday, October 31
HOURS:
10:00AM- 6:00 PM
ADDRESS:
6521 Holter Rd, Middletown, MD 21769
Clark’s Elioak Farm
DATES:
Now- Sunday, November 3
HOURS:
Tuesday-Sunday: 10am – 5pm
Weekends: 10am – 530pm
$8.00 per person (age 1 and above)
ADDRESS:
10500 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042
Milburn Orchard
Fall Hours: August 30 – November 3
Monday-Thursday 8am-6pm
Friday-Sunday 10am-4pm (Fall Festival, online tickets required)
*closing at 5pm in October & November
Fall Admission: August 30 – November 3
Monday-Thursday: $8/person ages 2-59 & $6 for ages 60+
Friday-Sunday: festival pricing (online tickets requireed)
ADDRESS:
1495 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD 21921
Weber’s Farm
DATES:
Saturday, September 14-Sunday, November 3
HOURS:
Weekday: 10am – 6pm
Weekend: 9am – 6pm
ADDRESS:
2526 Proctor Ln, Parkville, MD 21234
Brookfield Pumpkins
DATES:
Saturday, September 28- Thursday, October 31
HOURS:
Monday – Thursday: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Friday – Sunday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
ADDRESS:
8302 Ramsburg Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788
Shlagel Farms
(DATE IS TBD)
ADDRESS:
12850 Shlagel Rd, Waldorf, MD 20601
Montpelier Farms
DATES:
September Hours:
Saturdays: 10:00am to 9:00pm (Last admission sold at 7:00 pm)
Sundays: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm (Last admission sold at 4:00 pm)
October Hours:
Tuesday – Thursday:10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Weekday Playdays (Last admission sold at 2:00 pm)
Friday: 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm (Last admission sold at 9:00pm)
Saturday: 10:00 am – 11:00 pm (Last admission sold at 9:00pm)
Sunday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm (Last admission sold at 5:00pm)
November Hours:
Saturday: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm (Last admission sold at 7:00pm)
Sunday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm (Last admission sold at 4:00pm)
Fall Fest:
Saturday, September 14-Sunday, November 3
ADDRESS:
1720 Crain Hwy, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Rockhill Orchard
(DATE)
ADDRESS:
28600 Ridge Rd, Mt Airy, MD 21771
Knightongale Farm
DATES:
Open Weekends 10am-5pm (last admissions at 4pm)
Sunflower Festival: September 14-15
Fall Festival: October 5-6, 12-13, 19-20
Councell Farms
DATES + HOURS:
Mid September – Last Weekend of October | 9::30am-5:30pm
ADDRESS:
11773 Old Skipton Rd, Cordova, MD 21625
Mary’s A-Maze-Ing Pumpkins
DATES:
Saturday, September 28 – Sunday, November 3
ADDRESS:
4979 Sheppard Ln, Ellicott City, MD 21042
Queen Anne Farm
DATES:
Pumpkin Patch: October 1-31, 2024
Sunday-Friday 10am-5pm
Saturday:Â 10am-6pm
Farm Marlet: June through September 2024
Tuesday-Friday 11am-5pm
Saturday-Sunday: 10am-5pm
ADDRESS:
18102 Central Ave, Bowie, MD 20716
The Maryland Corn Maze
This place was small and compact but packed with activities!
I loved that we didn’t have to walk far, and we could always keep an eye on Apollo which made for a stress-free visit where we could relax and let the kids enjoy themselves.
We could have stayed here all day, and the kids would never have gotten bored!
The corn maze was a highlight, being both super fun and perfectly sized.
We navigated through it in about 15 minutes, which was just right for our little ones—they had a blast without getting tired.
The balance of fun and convenience made this spot an ideal family outing, and I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a great day out with young children.
Address
389 Gambrills RD, Gambrills, MD
Schedule
10am-7pm (weekends only)
*Except for flashlight nights on October 14,21,28
Price
$15.95/pp
$13.95-$14.95 (Active Military/Veteran)
Food
They sell carnival-style food
Gaver Farm
Gaver Farm is the perfect fall farm in Maryland for harvest season, apple picking, and pumpkin patches!
Fall Activities
Fall Festival
Experience over 65 family-friendly attractions, from the “Fun to the Core” apple-themed corn maze and jumping pillows to pedal karts, giant slides, farm animals, playgrounds, the Beeline zipline, and much more!
Farm Market
They present a variety of pumpkins, apples, gourds, decor, jams, cider, baked goods, and more. Shop till you drop!\
Hayrides
Enjoy the beauty of the farm on the hayrides (which are running all day long). You can admire the picturesque countryside and stop by to pick your own crops.
Pick Your Own
Take a stroll through the orchard to pick fresh apples straight from the tree. Then you can explore tjhe 12-acre pumpkin patch and sunflower fields.
Food Stands
They have delicious snacks and meals available. Feel free to grab some farm-fresh offerings, including their famous apple cider donuts, hot cider, and more.
Christmas Activites
Chrsitmas Cafe
Enjoy some of their famous hot apple cider, hot chocolate and other sweets and treats! Keep in mind, they are open on Black Friday and weekends only.
Christmas Trees
Have the option to cut down your own Christmas tree or select a fresh-cut one. They provide all the things you need to cut down your own Christmas tree.
Wreath Shop
Check out their fresh, real wreaths, swags, boughs, pine roping as well as their huge selection of ornaments, and Christmas decorations.
Address
5501 Detrick Rd, Mt Airy, MD 21771
Schedule
September 1 – October 31: Open 7 Days a Week 10am-6pm
Price
$18 per person
Additional Pricing
Gem Mining $8-$31/bag
Animal Fee $4/cup
Apple Picking $25-$40
Pumpkin Patch rides are included but pay by the weight of the pumpkin you pick
*In December get a Christmas tree here too!
Gaver Farm is our favorite farm in Maryland and a place where our children have grown up.
The farm is huge and with something new added every year, you can easily spend the entire day at Gavers Farm, enjoying all the activities and attractions.
Check out the photos at the end of the reel from our visits in 2018, 2021, 2022, and 2023 (I missed taking pictures in 2019).
The only downside is that they are only open during the fall so we eagerly await their opening date all year.
Larriland Farm
In our opinion, this is the best Maryland farm for apple picking, pumpkins, sunflowers and more!
Address
2415 Woodbine Rd,
Woodbine, MD 21797
Schedule: Late May – October Hours
Saturday/Sunday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Monday – closed
Tuesday – Friday 9:00am – 6:00pm
Pricing + Additional Information
Boo Barn is for ages 4-6
Pumpkins cost $.69 per pound
Different-sized bags available for apple picking
Sunflowers are $5 per 3 cut stems
Corn Maze: $9 or $10 if doing a combo of flowers with maze
Music and food trucks are available on weekends
Larriland Farm is one of the best farms I’ve ever visited! Unlike many others focused solely on kids’ activities, this farm offers a refreshing change of pace.
It celebrates all the wonderful aspects of farm life, from picking fruits, flowers, and vegetables to enjoying fall harvest fun.
The layout is fantastic, with designated areas for picking pumpkins, apples, navigating the corn maze, or wandering through sunflower fields. It’s an ideal destination not just for kids but for anyone looking to immerse themselves in fall activities and the joy of picking their own produce.
On Saturdays and Sundays in late September and October, they offer hayrides during the day (9:30am – 4:30pm) which offers a 20 minute wagon ride all over the farm for a small fee.
The farm is essentially a collection of different areas, so just follow the signs to find the activities you’re interested in. And when you go, you must try the apple fritters—they were even better than the apple cider doughnuts in my opinion!
What do you think?
Magnolia Meadow Farms
This farm has everything for everyone!
With the largest corn maze in Maryland to the fire pits for up to 50 guest, this is a huge farm!
Address
13001 Creagerstown Rd.
Thurmont, MD 21788
Schedule
Saturday & Sundays from now through October 29th
Activities
20 different activities including
Maryland’s Largest Corn Maze
Hayrides
Jumping pillow
Slides
Mini Zipline
Pedal kart
Farm animal interaction
…and more!
Pricing
$15 General Admission online
$20 General Admission at the gate
Kids 2 and under are free
$14 Senior Citizen and Active Military/Veteran
Season Pass $40
*September 21st and 22nd, those who are First Responders, Active Military, Veterans, and Teachers will receive (1) FREE admission to the farm.Â
Additional Pricing
Private campfires for a 3 hour blocks $65-$75
Flowers $15-$25
Apple Cannon Shots $5 for 4 shots
Additional Information
Moonlit Corn Maze is BACK for 2 NIGHTS ONLY this season
Saturday, September 21st at 2:00 PM — *RAIN DATE: Sunday, September 22nd*
Saturday, September 28th at 2:00 PM — *RAIN DATE: Sunday, September 29th*
Summers Farm
With a farm name like that, we knew we had to go check it out!
Address
7503 Hallow Rd
Middletown, MD 21769
Schedule: Saturday, September 14th-Thursday, October 31st
Monday/Wednesday/Thursday: 1pm-7pm
Friday: 1pm-9:30pm
Saturday: 10am-9:30pm
Sunday: 10am-7pm
Pricing
Weekdays (online): $15.50
Weekends (online): $19.50
Additional Information
Fireworks at 7:30pm on Saturday nights in October (weather permitting)
Magic Show & Pig Races
Firepits
Slides & Rides
Pumpkin Patch and Wagon Ride
Braughter‘s Orchard & Farm
Address
1015 Baugher Rd.
Westminster, Md 21158
Schedule + Pricing
The Orchard Market: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Playgrounds & petting farm are free from 9am-6pm
Pick-Your-Own Hours Vary by Crop & Season
Picking is only available Friday through Sunday
To pick your own fruit you pay $4 each to ride the tractor to the u-pick farm
Pay for your basket or container that you fill up $13 & up
Pumpkins are $ .59 /lb
Additional Information
Bathrooms on site near playgrounds and farm but no bathroom at the orchard.
They grow strawberries, blackberries, currants, cherries, peaches, plums, nectarines, apples and pumpkins for our u-pick customers.
Plan ahead by calling 410.857-0111 to see what there is to pick
Picking Season
Peaches: July & August
Plums: June, July & August
Nectarines: July & August
Sweet Corn: July – October
Watermelon: July – September
Cantalope: July – September
Tomatoes: July – October
Pumpkins: Late September — November
Sweet Apple Cider: Mid-September – March
Weekends in October for the Harvest Festival and Fall Festival
Conclusion
With so many amazing fall harvest farms to choose from, it can be overwhelming to decide where to go.
My family and I love exploring these seasonal gems and will be sharing more and more of them on the blog and Instagram.
Stay tuned for our top picks and insider tips!
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