Pumpkin Season in Fredericksburg and Gillespie County

Several local farms and orchards open pumpkin patches and fall produce stands each season. Hours, availability, and activities vary by location and year, so it's worth calling ahead or checking directly with each farm before your visit.

Where to Pick Pumpkins

Pumpkin patches in Fredericksburg and Gillespie County range from simple farm stands with already-picked selections to full farm experiences with pick-your-own patches, corn mazes, wagon rides, and fall activities.

Wildseed Farms

Address: 100 Legacy Drive
The nation's largest working wildflower farm carries more than 25 varieties of pumpkins and gourds beginning in mid-September alongside fall photo opportunities across the property. Visit their website to find the full fall event lineup.

Jenschke Orchards

Address: 8381 E. U.S. Highway 290
Jenschke Orchards offers a pick-your-own patch and already-picked pumpkins in September and October. They also have a corn pile, corn hole games, a Texas-sized jump pillow, wagon rides, and a corn maze. Check their official website for 2026 hours.

Gold Orchards

Address: 14329 E. U.S. Highway 290
Find already-picked pumpkins in a range of shapes and sizes at Gold Orchards, along with a rotating lineup of fall ice cream flavors. Stay tuned to their website for fall 2026 season updates.

Donald Eckhardt Orchards

Address: 2150 S. U.S. Highway 87
Stop by this stand to pick out a pumpkin, along with other seasonal produce and pecan pies. Be sure to check their website before heading out to confirm their availability for the season.

Pumpkin Season Tips

  • Go early in the season for the best selection. Mid-September through early October tends to offer the widest variety of sizes, shapes, and types.
  • Pick-your-own patches are farm environments, so closed-toe shoes and layers are always a good idea.
  • Many local farms offer additional activities alongside pumpkin picking, including corn mazes, wagon rides, jump pillows, and fall produce stands. Activities vary by farm, so check directly with each location for what's available during your visit.
  • Pumpkin season overlaps with some of the region's biggest events. The Food and Wine Festival, Oktoberfest, and the Texas Mesquite & Fine Art Festival are all in October, giving you plenty of reason to stay a few extra days.

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