Vernon Pumpkin Farm Guide 2021

VERNON, CT — Going to a pumpkin patch to pick the best pumpkin isn’t just about finding the perfect Halloween jack-o-lantern. It’s a chance to head out with the family in a favorite fall custom full of enjoyable activities.

Many pumpkin patches offer free activities like hayrides, corn mazes and games for the kids. Picking your own pumpkin also is a good way to benefit the local farms who grow them.

It's best to call ahead to the field or check its website for coronavirus-related 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

If you have another favorite pumpkin patch in mind, be sure to share it with readers in the comments section.