Popular Germantown Area Pumpkin Farms

GERMANTOWN, MD — Heading out to a pumpkin field to pick the biggest pumpkin isn’t just about finding the perfect Halloween jack-o-lantern. It’s an opportunity to head out with the family in a cherished autumn custom full of fun activities.

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

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.

Here are some of the top pumpkin fields in the Germantown area to visit in 2021:

• Brookfield Pumpkins
• DePaul’s Urban Farm
• Homestead Farm
• Loudounberry
• Sharp’s At Waterford Farm
• Summers Farm
• The Maryland Corn Maze
• Wegmeyer Farms
• Winterbrook Farms
• Butler's Orchard