Sweet Grown Alabama Blogs

Cool(ish) weather (this is Alabama after all) and pumpkin spice are in the air… It’s time to head out to a Sweet Grown Alabama farm and experience adventurous, immersive and personal experiences for all ages. From pumpkin pickin’ and hayrides to baby animals and corncribs, Alabama agritourism lets you experience farm life firsthand.

Photo by Bennett Farms

North Alabama

Bennett Farms- Heflin

Location: 1073 County Road 13, Heflin, AL 36264

Bennett Farms is a fourth-generation farm, and they want to share the fun with you and your family! Enjoy a relaxing hayride, visit the pumpkin patch, pick beautiful wildflowers and sunflowers, and just enjoy a day on the farm! Bennett Farms is open September 29 through October 26 on Tuesdays from 2:00-5:00 p.m., Thursdays from 2:00-5:00 p.m., Saturdays from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Sundays from 1:00-5:00 p.m. Be sure to check out their Facebook Page for updates!

Cornutt Farms- Boaz

Location: 616 Whitsville Drive, Boaz, AL 35957

Pick your very own pumpkin right off the vine at Cornutt Farms' 25- acre pumpkin patch, all while enjoying a host of fall fun activities! Opening day is September 28, and the farm will be open every Saturday in October from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Be sure to check out their Facebook Page for updates!

Hidden Rivers Farm- Hartselle

Location: 298 Goose Pond Road, Hartselle, AL 35640

Get your tickets early to enjoy all Hidden Rivers Farm has to offer! Make your own scarecrow, shoot apples out of a cannon, pick the perfect pumpkin and more. Hidden Rivers Farm is open September 20 through November 3 on Fridays from 4:00-8:00 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Be sure to check out their Facebook Page for updates!

Hubert Family Farms- New Market

Location: 432 Narrow Lane, New Market, AL 35761

Hubert Family Farms grows beautiful flowers, and they want to share them with you! Enjoy the farm and get away from the hustle and bustle of life with wagon rides, baby goats and sheep, an original farmhouse gift shop and endless photo opportunities. Their fall season will be open to the public starting September 26; Wednesday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Be sure to check out their Facebook Page for updates!

McGee Farm- Florence

Location: 8211 County Road 7, Florence, AL 35633

There is so much to enjoy at McGee Farm… from pumpkins to mums. Mum season begins in September, and the pumpkin patch will open September 28 through the month of October, weekdays from 3:00-6:00 p.m., Saturdays from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Sundays 1:00-5:00 p.m. Be sure to check out their Facebook Page for updates!

Nances Creek Farms- Jacksonville

Location: 832 Old Rocky Ridge Road, Jacksonville, AL 36265

Don’t miss Nances Creek Farms one day only event! October 12 from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. is going to be a jam-packed day of hayrides, live music, farm animals, bounce houses and more. Be sure to check out their Facebook Page for updates!

Reeves Farm- Hartselle

Location: 436 Highway 36, Hartselle, AL 35640

Reeves Farm is excited to introduce for the first time, fall fun at the farm! Expect an orchard ride, pumpkin patch, flower picking and more. Reeves Farm is open October 4 to November 10 on Fridays and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. and Sundays from 12:00-6:00 p.m.

Rocky Hollow Patch at Angel Farm- Centre

Location: 336 Rocky Hollow Road, Cave Spring, GA 30124

When visiting this beautiful pumpkin patch, attendees park in Georgia and walk across Lumpkin Mill Creek to the farm location in Alabama. Open dates and times vary, so please visit their Facebook page for more information.

Scott’s Orchard- Hazel Green

Location: 2163 Scott Road, Hazel Green, AL 35750

Ready to become an apple picking pro? Picture this: the sun shining, the crisp autumn air, and the thrill of filling your basket with the juiciest apples straight from the tree. Scott’s Orchard is open September 2 through October 19 on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m.-4:15 p.m. and Sundays from 1:00-4:15 p.m. 

Reserve your apple picking time now by clicking here. 

Photo by Scott's Orchard

Central Alabama

Farmer in the Dell Pumpkin Patch- Auburn

Location: 6500 Wire Road, Auburn, AL 36830

Pick your own pumpkins, hitch a ride on the hayride and work your way through the crop maze at Farmer in the Dell Pumpkin Patch! Opening day is September 21 with the hours 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. The farm will remain open until October 31. Operating hours are subject to change; please check out their Facebook Page for updates!

Griffin Farms Pumpkin Patch- West Blocton

Location: 826 Griffin Road, West Blocton, AL 35184

When you think Griffin Farms Pumpkin Patch, think hayrides, a corn maze, tasty treats, huge pumpkins and every game you can think of in one fun-filled location! Griffin Farms Pumpkin Patch is open the month of October on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Sundays from 12:00-6:00 p.m. Be sure to check out their Facebook Page for updates!

Penton Farms- Verbena

Location: 3595 County Road 57, Verbena, AL 36091

With over 50 varieties of pumpkins to choose from, a giant corn pit, wagon rides and animal encounters, Penton Farms is the place to be! Penton Farms is open September 28 through November 2 on weekdays from 1:00-6:00 p.m. and Saturdays 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Check out their Facebook Page for updates!

Photo by Penton Farms

South Alabama

Laurie Farms- Uriah

Location: 3330 Jeddo Road, Uriah, AL 36480

This eight-acre corn maze is family friendly and home to lots of activities! Fill your day with slides, wagon rides, swings and more. Laurie Farms is open October 5 through November 3 on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Sundays from 1:00-5:00 p.m. Check out their Facebook Page for updates!

Lillian Cattle Company- Lillian

Location: 14183 County Road 93, Lillian, AL 36530

When visiting Lillian Cattle Company, expect plenty of pumpkins, hayrides, two mazes, a corn pit and plenty of outdoor activities. You may even see special appearances from the Lillian Cattle Company Chuckwagon as they serve up beef from their own farm! Lillian Cattle Company is open September 28 through October 26 on Fridays from 3:00-6:00 p.m., Saturdays from 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Sundays from 1:00-6:00 p.m. Check out their Facebook Page for updates!

Sessions Farm Market- Grand Bay

Location: 8971 Grand Bay Wilmer Road S, Grand Bay, AL 36541

Visit Sessions Farm Market Saturday, October 5 for their fall festival! Open from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. attendees can enjoy food trucks, a hayride, a petting zoo, purchase pumpkins and more.

The Patch at Richardson Farms- Leroy

Location: 25500 Highway 43, Leroy, AL 36548

When you hear the word fall, think The Patch at Richardson Farms! Visitors can enjoy concessions, a pumpkin patch, hayrides, a corn maze, face painting, zip lines, a corn pit and more! The Patch at Richardson Farms is open October 5 through November 2 on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Sundays from 1:00-5:00 p.m. Check out their Facebook Page for updates!