Fredericksburg-Area Pumpkin Patch Guide, Weekend Weather Forecast

FREDERICKSBURG, VA — Pumpkins are showing up at grocery stores and roadside stands as Halloween creeps closer. If your family has a visit planned to a local pumpkin patch in the Fredericksburg area, we have a list of stands open in the area. And here’s a look at the weekend weather forecast to help you plan your trip.

On Friday, the weather in the Fredericksburg area is forecast to be mostly sunny, with a high temperature of 73 degrees. On Saturday, forecasters are calling for 30 percent chance of showers after 2 p.m. in the area, with a high of 77 degrees. More of the same is expected on Sunday, with a 40 percent chance of showers and a high of 72 degrees. On Columbus Day, forecasters say there is a 40 percent chance of showers and a high temperature of 70 degrees.

In many cases, coronavirus precautions have merely changed — not shut down — area pumpkin patches and their entertainment options. Below is a list of some of our favorite pumpkin patches near Fredericksburg, with an address, hours and website to check for more details.

Braehead Farm
Address: 1130 Tyler Street, Fredericksburg
Season opening/closing dates: Sept. 26-Oct. 25
Attractions: Opens Saturday, Sept. 26, for its Fall Heirloom Pumpkin Picking
Hours: Open 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Pricing: Pre-purchased $9 ticket online
Phone: 540-899-9848
Website: https://braeheadfarm.com

Sneads' Farm
Address: 18294 Tidewater Trail, Fredericksburg
Season opening/closing dates: Sept. 26-Nov. 1
Attractions: Continuous hayrides with bales placed for social distancing 7 days a week this year, in an effort to promote visitors to spread out throughout the week instead of all coming on the weekend. Some of the best prices in town on giant heirloom pumpkins.
Hours: Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Pricing: $9 weekdays, $12 weekends
Phone: 540-371-9328
Website: www.sneadsfarm.com/about-the-farm

Belvedere Plantation
Address: 1410 Belvedere Drive, Fredericksburg
Season opening/closing dates: Sept. 13-Nov. 8
Attractions: While the Maize Maze and Pumpkin Patch are primary attractions at Belvedere Plantation in the fall, there are 30-plus activities and events to make your visit really exciting. Belvedere Plantation is open to the public weekends and weekdays, closed Mondays.
Hours: Time slots vary from weekdays to weekends
Pricing: $13.95 per person. $45.95 for season pass. Online sales only. No tickets will be sold at the farm. The entire farm is cashless this year due to the coronavirus.
Phone: 540-373-4478
Website: https://belvedereplantation.com

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If we missed your favorite pumpkin patch, be sure to share it with readers in the comments section.