BEL AIR, MD — A fall tradition for many families is a visit to a local pumpkin patch. While the coronavirus pandemic has caused some of the region’s pumpkin patches to modify how they operate, quite a few will be open this fall. We have hours, attractions and activities as the pumpkin-picking season ramps up.
Below is a list of some of our favorite pumpkin patches and fall festivities near Bel Air:
Brad’s Farm Market, 550 Asbury Rd., Churchville
Falling Branch Brewery, 825 Highland Rd., Street
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Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from Sept. 19 to Oct. 31
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Attractions: Food trucks, live music, pick-your-own pumpkin/gourd patch, hay rides, 6-acre corn maze, build a scarecrow, pumpkin painting, farm animals, craft vendors, Broom’s Bloom ice cream and beer slushies. The pumpkin patch, corn maze and Hawks Hill Grill food truck will be open from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
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Admission is free.
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Phone: 443-939-4605
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Website: http://fallingbranchbeer.com/home/upcoming-events/event/pumpkinfest-2019-2/
Fresh McKenzie’s, 5445 Patterson Rd., Baldwin
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Season: Sept. 19 to Oct. 31
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Attractions: Corn maze, farm animals
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Admission: $8 per person for everything except pony rides
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Phone: 443-356-5245
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Website: freshmckenzie.com
Legends of the Fog, 500 Carsins Run Rd., Aberdeen
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Season opening: Friday, Oct. 2
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Open 6:30 to 10 p.m. on Oct. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31
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Open 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 18, 25 and 29
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Attractions: The drive-thru experience features creatures stirring in the fog.
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Tickets are $25 for one vehicle and rider and $10 for each additional rider.
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Website: https://www.legendsofthefog.com/
Harman’s Farm, 2633 Churchville Rd., Churchville
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Wagon rides to the pumpkin patch start the first weekend in October. Masks required.
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Attractions: Pumpkins of varying shapes, sizes and colors, including white ones for painting. There’s also a produce market with fresh fruits and veggies.
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Phone: 410-734-7400
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Website: http://www.harmansfarm.com
Beachmont Corn Maze, 6433 Mt Vista Rd., Kingsville
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Season opening/closing dates: Sept. 18 to Nov. 7
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Attractions: Corn maze with time travel theme, hayrides, carnival games
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Hours: 6 to 10 p.m. Friday; and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday. Group reservations are available by calling for visits during these times: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
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Pricing: $14 for ages 3 and up
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Phone: 410-592-3648
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Website: https://www.beachmont.org/corn-maze
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Ticket website: https://beachmont.simpletix.com/
Chapel Hills Farm & Nursery, 4350 Chapel Rd., Perry Hall
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Pony rides Saturday and Sunday through October.
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Attractions: Pony rides, kettle corn, ice cream, petting zoo, array of pumpkins
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Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Pricing: Tickets are required for petting zoo and pony rides.
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Phone: 410-256-5335
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Website: http://chapelhillsfarmandnursery.com/
Weber’s Cider Mill Farm, 2526 Proctor Lane, Parkville
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Fall Harvest Days are now through Nov. 8.
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Attractions: Maze and Mini Maze, Giant Hillside Slide, Duck Races, Farm Animals, Tire Mountain, Pumpkin Land Walking Route, Mini-Tractor Ride, Barnyard Play Structures
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Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in September and October
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Pricing: Weekends $8, weekdays $6
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Phone: 410-668-4488
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Website: http://www.weberscidermillfarm.com/
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This article originally appeared on the Bel Air Patch
