Although pumpkin patches are usually associated with fun for children, adults can reap the rewards of fun, as well. Pumpkins are a symbol of the quintessential American fall. Connecting with nature and supporting your local community are only a couple of positive aspects about pumpkin farms. Did you know that pumpkins date back to the early American days? They’ve been around, being harvested since the very beginning, and they are here to stay. Pumpkins are grown in every continent except Antarctica. If you’re looking for a day of adventure for you and your bundle of joy, you’ll enjoy going to these pumpkin patches. 

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Sandy Run Farm

Located in Purvis, MS, Sandy Run Farm has a glowing 4.8 star review. You can enjoy the pumpkin patch throughout October and return for berry picking in the summer. 

Little Creek Landing,

This new Sumrall based pumpkin patch is quaint and charming. In addition to pumpkins, this beautiful place has a safari and a restaurant that you’ll want to check out. 

Moseley Meadows

Located in Gluckstadt, this pumpkin patch boasts a 4.9 star rating. From rides to bounce houses, Moseley Meadows is the place (or patch) to be this fall! 

Mitchell Farms Pumpkin Patch

Many attendees enjoy the hayride that this pumpkin farm offers. It has an exceptional review of 4.8 stars and is located in Collins, Mississippi. 

Williams Family Farms

Wiggins has a pumpkin farm that many frequent— from families to students on a field trip. If you live near Wiggins, gather your friends for a day filled with all things pumpkin. 

Cypress Point

Their pumpkin patch started on September 28, 2024 and will run through October 31, 2024. If you’re in Brandon, MS, make sure to check this one out before it’s too late! 

Seward Farms

Located in Lucedale, Seward Farms stands with a 4.5 star review with one commenter saying, “Very clean fun for the entire family!” This further proves that pumpkin patches aren’t just for the children but for us all! 

Southern Promiseland Farm

If you’ve never been to a little town called Kiln, Mississippi, going to the Southern Promiseland Farm is the perfect excuse to visit. With a 4.8 star rating, attendees applaud this farm for its professionalism and how amazing it is for all ages. 

Plenty of Pumpkins for Everyone 

Pumpkin patch visits are fun because they are an excellent way to bond with your family or make new friends. Bringing home a pumpkin that you chose isn’t only a fun experience for children— it is quite the treat for adults, too. Whether you choose to carve your pumpkin or whip it into a pumpkin pie (or another delicious pumpkin themed dish), the glee of spending time at a pumpkin patch will always make the fall feel special. If you haven’t already visited a pumpkin farm this year, make sure you carve out time to do so. This could be the start of a new tradition for you and your family. 

Do you visit pumpkin patches every year? If so, what did you do with your prized pumpkin? Let us know in the comment section of Our Mississippi Home’s Facebook page!



Allyson Alford is a native of Foxworth, MS. She completed her B.A. in English with a minor in Theater Arts at the University of Mississippi. Allyson is a proud Mississippian who is passionate about writing and literature. She loves blueberries and cheese pizza and aspires to learn how to knit.

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