Pumpkin picking day trips from Jacksonville
12 pumpkin patches are within about 110 miles of downtown Jacksonville in the free FarmScout app, the closest about 29 miles away. Near Jacksonville the season usually runs October. Here are 5 well-known places to start planning with. The app shows every one on a map, what each farm has this week, hours changes and events, all dated so you know before you go. Updated October 2026.
See all their events and what they offer in the free app.Free to download on iPhone and Android. Know before you go.
5 well-known pumpkin patches near Jacksonville
- Wesley Wells FarmsSeason: U-pick Sep-Jun; specific crops rotate seasonally
- The Bryer Patch
- Cowart Ranch and Farms
- Mayhem RanchSeason: Year-round private tours; spring flowers and babies; fall pumpkins and festival; winter reindeer events
- Amazing Grace Farms | Jacksonville Sunflower & Pumpkin Farm
...and 7 more pumpkin patches within a day trip of Jacksonville - plus over 13,000 farms, farm stands, markets and orchards nationwide. See all their events and what they offer in the free app.
Run a farm or local business here? Sponsored placements are available on these pages, in the app and in our newsletter.
Planning tips
- Check what is ready before you go. Crops come in waves, and farms close for the season when the fields are picked.
- Go early, or on a weekday. Weekends in season are the busiest days at most farms.
- Make a day of it. Many farms also have a farm stand, bakery or events, and the app shows what else is nearby.
Questions people ask
Where can I go pumpkin picking near Jacksonville?
FarmScout lists 12 pumpkin patches within about 110 miles of downtown Jacksonville. Well-known ones include Wesley Wells Farms in St. Augustine, The Bryer Patch in Newberry, Cowart Ranch and Farms in Bunnell.
When is pumpkin picking season near Jacksonville?
Near Jacksonville, the season usually runs October. Every farm is different and weather moves it every year, so check what a farm has this week before you drive.
How far do I have to drive from Jacksonville?
The closest pumpkin patch in FarmScout is about 29 miles from downtown Jacksonville in a straight line. Most on this page are within a two-hour drive.
How do I know what is ready before I go?
Every product and event in the free FarmScout app carries the date it was reported, by the farm itself or by our team, so you can see what is ready right now. FarmScout is free to download on iPhone and Android.
Over 13,000 farms, farm stands, markets and orchards nationwide in the free app. See all their events and what they offer.Free to download on iPhone and Android. Know before you go.