Where to pick the perfect pumpkin around Hilton Head this fall
No matter if you enjoy carving jack-o’-lanterns, shuffling through a corn maze or just looking for a fall photo-op, visiting a pumpkin patch is a timeless fall tradition.
While fall in the Hilton Head area often still means warmer temperatures and beach days, the Lowcountry area does offer a few local spots where folks can find pumpkins, fall treats, activities and more.
Here’s a roundup of four local spots where you can find your fall fix and what each location offers.
Carteret Street United Methodist Church
Address: 408 Carteret St, Beaufort
This charming, long-standing community favorite pumpkin patch is a fall tradition in downtown Beaufort. Pumpkins of all varieties and sizes are shipped in from Farmington, New Mexico, with prices ranging from $2 to $50. There are also gourds, scarecrows, photo ops, and free coloring sheets for children.
The patch is open daily through Oct. 31, with a new pumpkin shipment arriving on Oct. 12 at 12:30 p.m. The patch is open Sunday through Friday from noon to 6 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays.
The Great Pumpkin Patch at Holiday Farms
Address: 10884 Grays Highway, Ridgeland
Now in its 18th year, Holiday Farms’ “Great Pumpkin Patch” is a full-on fall experience for the whole family. Open from Oct. 3 to 31, the farm features a wide variety of kid-friendly activities, including duck races, a corn maze, cow milking, steer roping, and more. Food is also available for purchase, but the farm also permits guests to bring their own food for picnics.
Admission is $15 per person aged 2 and up. The farm is open Thursday, Friday and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Columbus Day, Oct. 13.
Madrac Farms
Address: 580 Ralph Rahn Road, Rincon, GA
Located just over the South Carolina-Georgia border, Madrac Farms is ideal for families with younger children. The patch is open Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Sept. 27 through Oct. 26. Admission is $13 per person, with children 3 and under admitted free.
Entry includes access to a wide range of activities like a corn maze, goat feeding, barnyard bikes, a potato sack slide, a corn kernel pit, and a brand-new jumping pad. Food trucks and other snacks are available on-site, but visitors are also welcome to bring their own picnic.
Dempsey Farms
Address: 1576 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island
Dempsey Farms is known for its locally grown produce and is a go-to spot for its seasonal offerings. In the fall, you can find pumpkins, gourds and fresh apples from North Carolina, plus other seasonal favorites.
While weather delays have pushed back their opening this year, the farm states that they anticipate opening by Oct. 17, and they are planning to offer lettuce, kale, cabbage, and collards, along with a few pumpkins and decorative gourds. For the latest updates, you can follow their Facebook page.
