It time to start thinking about Halloween and if you and your family haven't done so yet, it's time to pick your pumpkin! Much like picking your own blueberries and apples, many Maine farms are open for you to pick your own pumpkin.

Sweet Season Farm: Washington, ME.  A 100 acre farm half way between Augusta and Camden-Rockland that began commercial operations in 2003 and their farm store in 2008. They offer u-pick pumpkins, an ice cream shop, Sweet Seasons Café, and more.  Their address is 77 Liberty Road, Washington, Maine 04574.  It is about 24 miles east of Augusta.

Sandy Rivers Farm: Farmington, ME.  A ten acre corn maze and pick your own pumpkin patch with old fashioned hayride. Other activities at the farm are a petting zoo, corn box, cow train and obstacle course. Originally an overnight stagecoach halfway stop, the York family bought the farm in 1952.  Their address is 755 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington, ME 04938.  It is about 31 miles northwest of Augusta.

Ricker Hill Orchards: Turner, ME.  Pick your own pumpkins on this ninth generation apple orchard.  They feature hard cider, a winery, country store, a bakery, and so much more fun.  Their address is 295 Buckfield Rd (route 117), Turner Maine 04282.  It is about 12 miles north of Lewiston.

Thunder Road Farm: Corrina, ME.  Enjoy u-pick pumpkins and corn maze with hay rides, cow train, corn box, bale maze, duck races, jumping pillow and roadside stand.  Their address is 185 Newport Rd, Corinna, ME 04928.  It is about 33 miles west of Bangor.

Stutzman's Farm: Sangerville, ME.  Enjoy u-pick pumpkins available on this third generation farm.  Their address is 891 Douty Hill Road, Sangerville, Maine 04479.  It is about 40 miles northwest of Bangor.

Treworgy Family Orchards: Levant, ME.  A 5 acre pick your own pumpkin patch with more than 30 varieties of pumpkins, squash and gourds. Free hayrides on Friday evenings, Saturday and Sunday. Corn field maze and five acre apple orchard as well.  They also have an ice cream shop, goats, gift shop, and lots of Christmas activities.  Their address is 3876 Union Street, Levant ME USA 04456.  It is about 10 miles northwest of Bangor.

 

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