In the world and, in reality, also in Italy we find the most beautiful pumpkin fields where you can admire the autumn queens. But often it is not just the visit that is planned, as some companies also offer the possibility of choosing and purchasing these vegetables. In America and the United Kingdom, pumpkin patches are especially popular for Halloween, the holiday in which the pumpkin is the main protagonist.
In English-speaking countries there is no autumn without a visit to one of the pumpkin fields most beautiful that the territories offer: an almost obligatory tour near Ognissanti. The Halloween celebration is in fact linked to the Jack O’ Lantern tradition. Which means buying and carving pumpkins of all sizes, especially the larger ones, to make beautiful lanterns.
If we had to say in which corners of the globe the most beautiful pumpkin fields are found, the United States and England would be the most suitable ones to compete for the record. But you can also find good alternatives elsewhere, for a walk among orange and other autumn colours.
In Italy, if we don’t want to move or give up a visit with the selection and purchase of vegetables, there are farms and agricultural companies that offer visits and sales services. An excellent way to shop for seasonal goodies at Km 0. And also for a picnic with the children in these bucolic places.
In fact, autumn is not just foliage in parks and forests, but also trips out of town that can encourage not only breaths in the clean air of the countryside. But also the awareness of the agricultural realities in one’s area, where one can verify the quality of the fruit and vegetables brought to the table.
Pumpkin fields in the UK
From Surrey to Kent, passing through Stafforshire, the United Kingdom is a cornucopia of picture-perfect pumpkin fields where there is no shortage of choice. In fact, around Halloween, families go there to buy their own specimens. And to create, needless to say, the most beautiful versions of Jack O’ Lantern ever seen before.
National Forest Adventure Farm, Staffordshire
A pumpkin patch, but also a sort of amusement park for Halloween, the National Forest Adventure Farm is one of the places of worship in the United Kingdom in autumn. In fact, the farm offers the possibility not only to choose your own pumpkins among the giant local varieties, but also to participate in events organized for adults and children.
Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park, Bristol
Another place of wonder, especially for little ones, is the Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park in Bristol, known to the general public for its Pumpkin Patch Festival. To see and appreciate the Pumpkin Patch Nights, which allow you to admire the park at night, with the scenography of lights, street food, artists and a tour among the pumpkins.
Mr Pumpkin, Derbyshire
The Mr Pumpkin farm is located in Morley, a few steps from the center of Derby, Derbyshire, which for four generations has carried out the task of bringing English people closer to pumpkins. To date, over 40 different varieties are planted, which leave visitors the opportunity to choose the right type for their lanterns or for autumn cuisine.
Bell’s Pumpkin Patch, Lincolnshire
Two million pumpkins harvested every year is an achievement to be proud of and Bell’s field can boast of having achieved this achievement. If we want to get into the autumnal spirit, the destination is Lincolnshire. The company also offers all kinds of events for adults and children, such as Luna Park, exhibitions and the legendary pumpkin carving workshop.
Pumpkin fields in America
From the United Kingdom to the USA it is not a short step, on the contrary, but the theme of pumpkins makes the two realities less distant, which have always been linked to the tradition of autumn festivals. In America there is no shortage of traditional pumpkin patches, but also festivals and towns set around pumpkins. To visit and where to do agricultural shopping.
Hank’s Pumpkin Town, Long Island
There are many pumpkin picking places in New York, but one of the most distinctive is Hank’s Pumpkin Town, located on the eastern tip of Long Island. There are more than 30 acres of attractions on site, including narrated carriage rides through pumpkin patches, three corn mazes, mini train tours and a giant 50-foot tube slide.
If sweet corn, apple cider granitas, donuts and caramel apples are among our favorite snacks, a trip to this corner of the globe, until the end of October, is mandatory.
Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm, Wheatland
In California there is a famous pumpkin patch, which has existed since 1973: from a simple farm for the cultivation of this vegetable, it has transformed into an event park. In fact, this Northern California farm boasts perhaps the largest patch of U-pick pumpkins in the world.
90 acres of land, 100 varieties planted every year and 300 thousand guests make this place one of the most suitable for savoring autumn cultural and gastronomic traditions. In fact, if we are not so much interested in pumpkin picking as in social events, on the farm we find music festivals and famous sweet and savory pumpkin-based dishes.
Uncle Shuck Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch, Dawsonville
In Georgia, in Dawsonville, there is something for lovers of pumpkins and corn mazes, in fact we find the largest one in the whole country on site. During Halloween, the fifteen acres of trails are joined by another two “haunted” acres. To take a walk after choosing the pumpkins to take home.
Sonny Acres Fall Festival, Chicago
About 45 minutes west of Chicago, Illinois, the family-owned Sonny Acres pumpkin farm has been an autumn landmark since 1883. The place was founded by first-generation German immigrants Ferdinand and Anna Nagel and today the farm offers rides through fall foliage, farm-fresh foods and a field to pick the best pumpkins. On the occasion of Halloween there is no shortage of wagon rides in the haunted woods.
Pumpkin fields in Italy
If we don’t want to move from the Bel Paese, even in Italia there are some beautiful pumpkin fields to visit, not to be outdone compared to their cousins across the Channel and overseas. In Caserta, from an idea of an Italian American woman, we find the famous Pumpkin Garden of Pignataro Maggiore, where you can walk, play and do pumpkin-based activities together with children.
In the province of Firenze instead we find the Pumpkin Garden of Vaggio Reggello, in Texan style and with activities linked to this vegetable. In fact, you can buy a pumpkin and take part in carving and decoration workshops. But also having fun with peasant games such as shooting the jar, for a family day in the countryside.
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