The air is getting crisper, the smell of pumpkin spice and cinnamon is blowing in the breeze, the leaves are changing color, and the days are getting shorter. It must mean that fall is here!
Many traditions in the Hoosier state occur during the cooler months of autumn. The leaves are turning beautiful shades of red, yellow and orange, and people are eager to partake in favorite traditions like picking apples and pumpkins at the best apple orchards and pumpkin patches in Indiana. This article is your guide to finding the perfect fall activities in Indiana.
When do apple orchards and pumpkin patches open in Indiana?
Indiana’s apple orchards and pumpkin patches are typically open in the fall. When late August hits, start looking for your favorite apple orchards and pumpkin patches to open their farms to the public. Be sure to support these local businesses throughout the state and embrace fall with friends and family. Days and hours of business may vary by farm, so be sure to research the hours of operation before heading to your favorite Indiana apple orchard or pumpkin patch. You don’t want to accidentally show up when they’re closed!
Also keep in mind that different varieties of apples are available at different times. If you have a favorite orchard, check to see if they have information on which apples are available when. Anderson Orchard provides this great guide to when each apple variety is ready to be picked on their farm.
Directory of Indiana apple orchards and pumpkin patches
Indiana has a wide array of apple and pumpkin picking locations throughout the state. Some places include various other activities for you and your family such as hayrides or corn mazes. Check out this list of apple orchards in Indiana by location and plan your family fun!
Below is a large selection of apple orchards and pumpkin patches in Indiana. We are continuously updating this list, but it’s a possibility that we missed an operation or two. If we missed your fall farm of choice or if a farm is no longer in operation, drop us a note at communications@infarmbureau.com so we can update the list! Make sure you provide all the information you can about the farm submission.
The list of apple orchards and pumpkin patches below is sorted by county.
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| Spencer Farms Orchard | Grant County | Marion, Indiana | Apples, Pumpkins |
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| Hancock, Harrison, and Martin counties | Greenfield, Lanesville and Loogootee | |
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This list is just the tip of the pumpkin stem! Indiana Farm Bureau has compiled a valuable list of other farms that sell direct-to-consumer and agritourism destinations across the state. Visit the buy local page to find these lists that include egg sales, meat sales, flower farms and more.
What should I do with those pumpkins and apples?
The possibilities are endless for what you can do with all the pumpkins and apples that you’ve picked. Fresh apples from Indiana’s apple orchards are the perfect ingredient for any of these 15 awesome apple recipes!
Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance understands that life can get crazy, but remember it is important to slow down and enjoy the little things like picking apples and pumpkins with family and friends at one of the many orchards and pumpkin patches Indiana has to offer.
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