Illustration of two tiny figures on a gravel path among golden cornstalks and pumpkins, with a red flag at sunset (Sarah's Pumpkin Patch)

Sarah's Pumpkin Patch

Located on a working family farm in Madison County, Virginia, this true pick-your-own pumpkin patch features over twenty varieties still attached to the vine. Visitors cut their own pumpkins right in the field using their own clippers or pairs borrowed from the farm. Guests can also explore a multi-acre corn maze and pick multi-colored sunflowers.

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Tickets

Pumpkins: $.80 per pound, with no pumpkin more than $12. Fill a wagon for $70 or a wheelbarrow for $85; a wheelbarrow is approximately 1.5 wagons, and the patch's wagons and wheelbarrows must be used. There is a $5 cash discount on wagons and wheelbarrows. Pick-your-own sunflowers are $2 per stem. Corn maze admission: $5 for ages 12 and up, $3 for ages 5–11, and free for ages 4 and under. No general patch admission price is stated.

Ages

All ages

Parking

Free parking.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Going?

Location

Caves Ford Ln, Madison, VA 22727, Orange, VA Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Scare Factor

👻 👻 👻 👻 👻 (1/5)

Family Friendly

👶 👶 👶 👶 👶 (5/5)

Best For

Families seeking an authentic farm experience

Vibe

Rustic and outdoorsy

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Bring your own clippers to cut pumpkins from the vines, or bring a driver's license, credit card, or keys to trade as collateral to borrow a pair.
  • Leave pets at home, as the resident farm dogs love people but do not get along with other dogs.
  • Pay in cash if purchasing a full wagon or wheelbarrow to receive a $5 discount.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Pay cash for a wagon or wheelbarrow deal to get $5 off.
  • For 2026, pick-your-own multicolored sunflowers are back in a quarter-acre patch; stems are $2 each.

Links & Contact

Run by Sarah Weaver Sharpe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are pets allowed at the pumpkin patch?

No, pets are not permitted because the farm has resident dogs that love people but do not like other dogs.

How does picking pumpkins work?

This is a true pick-your-own experience where pumpkins are still attached to the vine and must be cut off. You can bring your own clippers or borrow a pair on site.

What is required to borrow clippers?

You must leave an item such as a credit card, driver's license, or car keys, which will be returned when you bring the clippers back.

Can I bring my own wagon or wheelbarrow for bulk deals?

No, you must use the farm's wagons and wheelbarrows to qualify for the wagon and wheelbarrow fill deals.

What other activities are available besides pumpkin picking?

The farm features a multi-acre corn maze and a quarter-acre patch of pick-your-own multi-colored sunflowers.

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