Biggest Pumpkin Patches Around Vernon

VERNON, CT — October is quickly coming to an end, and time is almost up to get the best pumpkin at a local patch for Halloween.

An annual trip to a Vernon pumpkin patch is a fall pastime for many families. Fields often have free activities such as corn mazes, hayrides and apple cider tastings.

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin farm is moderately safe, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Before you go, it’s best to call ahead to the field or check its website for guidelines and hours of operation.

Below are some of the top pumpkin farms near Vernon to visit in 2021:

• Strong Family Farm, 274 West St., Vernon
• Johnny Appleseed's Stand, 244 Hartford Turnpike, Tolland/Vernon line
• Johnny Appleseed's Farm, 13 Schoolhouse Rd., Ellington
• Foster Family Farm, 90 Foster St., South Windsor
• Botticello Farms, 209 Hillstown Rd., Manchester
• Sonny's Place, 349 Main St., Somers
• Johnny's Roadside Market Garden, 336 North Maple St., Enfield
• Connecticut Trolley Museum, 58 North Rd., East Windsor
• Brown's Harvest, 1911 Poquonock Ave., Windsor
• Appleberry Farm, 749 North Stone St., West Suffield