Pumpkin Patch Guide

Growing Up Chico’s Annual Pumpkin Patch Guide

Book Family Farm:

Book Family Farm is an old-fashioned pumpkin patch & sustainable farm. The farm is located 10 miles south of Chico. Chickens, pigs, cows, horses, & turkeys, as well as the Book family, look forward to your visit. Scheduled education fieldtrips are available. 153 Heavy Horse Ln, Durham 530-342-4375 www.Bookfamilyfarm.com

The Peterson Sisters Pumpkin Patch:

We have a great selection of pumpkins and decorative gourds. Come out and pick the perfect one! Each weekend we will be hosting family-friendly games. Bounce house, kids’ hay maze, and hayrides available. Visit our Facebook page for more details on activities. Baked goods and beverages will be available for purchase. 3200 Bell Rd, Chico www.pspumpkinpatch.com

Country Pumpkins:

Celebrating 20 years of family fun for everyone! Located on HWY 32 about 10 miles west of Chico, and 4 miles east of Orland. A five-acre pumpkin patch, a ten-acre corn maze, a petting zoo, and a hay pyramid (with slide), country store, and a haunted maze at night. 7152 CA-32, Orland www.countrypumpkins.org

Julia’s Fruit Stand:

We are a family-owned fruit stand and pumpkin patch that prides itself on growing most of the produce we sell. Our goal is to sell you produce that was picked that very morning, guaranteeing you the freshest, and ripest produce you can get. We specialize in heirloom tomatoes but are also very proud of our peaches, nectarines, and apricots. 530-354-4775 11475 Hwy 99, Los Molinos

Patrick Ranch:

Costs for admission is $5.00 per person, with children 12 years and under $3.00. We will have hayrides, a pumpkin patch, and much more. 10381 Midway, Durham 530-342-4359 www.patrickranchmuseum.org

TJ Farms:

Each year, the Moss family opens their lovely home to the public for seasonal festivals - the most popular being the fall Pumpkin Patch. Come pick out a pumpkin on the farm’s lovely grounds! Take the kids for a wagon ride, have them sit on an old tractor, pet the farm animals, climb on the hay bale obstacle course, and enjoy the pony rides (weekends only), or visit the country store where they have farm fresh and gourmet products for sale. It’s always fun for the whole family. School and other groups are welcome; please call ahead to schedule. Free admission & parking! 3600 Chico Avenue, Chico 530-343-2294 www.tjfarmsestates.com