As the cool nights set in and the mountains begin to dance with colors, festive fall memories are waiting to be made. Soak in all the sights and sounds of the season with a fun trip to one of these pumpkin patches near Knoxville TN.
Most of the farms featured below boast a variety of additional attractions including corn mazes, hayrides, petting zoos, playgrounds, jump pads, farm stores, and more!
If you’re a pumpkin farm newbie, scroll to the bottom to find some key tips that will help you survive your trip! If you want even more u-pick fun, check out our big list of farms here.
Pumpkin Patches Near Knoxville TN
Most of the farms on this list open in mid-late September. As always, you can click any blue business link to verify the information provided or get additional details.
1. Oakes Farm
8240 Corryton Rd., Corryton, TN
(865) 688-6200
Knox County
The pumpkins at Oakes Farm are the perfect size for carving! In addition to the patch, farm guests will enjoy hayrides, a corn maze, and over 25 attractions. Popular picks include a petting zoo, playground, face painting, sand play, and more!
The farm also offers a wide assortment of delicious lunch choices, including hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken tenders, fried okra, fried mac-n-cheese, and much more. You can complete the meal with some tasty homemade fudge, hand-dipped ice cream, or funnel cakes. Yum!
2. Walnut Springs
1175 Midway Rd, Strawberry Plains, TN
(865) 465-7028
Knox County
Walnut Springs has a climbable spider web, a jumbo jump pillow, large yard toys, a corn maze, giant bubbles, and much more!
3. Deep Well Farm
9567 Hwy 11E, Lenior City, TN
(865) 333-0043
Loudon County
Deep Well features a pick-your-own pumpkin patch, corn maze, playground area, duck pond, petting zoo, and much more! The pumpkins included with your admission are the perfect size for painting. You can purchase larger carving pumpkins for an additional charge.
If you are feeling peckish, the farm also sells basic concessions including hotdogs, chips, sodas, and more.
4. Blackburn Farm
Blackburn Farm, Lenoir City
(865) 209-1679
Loudon County
Visitors to Blackburn Farm will enjoy pick-your-own pumpkins, a hay ride, kids’ activities, adorable photo props, concessions, yard games, sunflowers, and more!
5. Maple Lane Farms
1126 Maple Ln, Greenback, TN
(865) 856-3511
Blount County
At Maple Lane, you can enjoy a u-pick pumpkin patch, hayrides, corn maze, bounce houses, photo props, and more! This location also boasts a large country store filled with country crafts and farm-fresh canned goods.
If you are feeling peckish, you can refuel with BBQ, hot dogs, nachos, corn dogs, chicken tenders, and sweet treats.
After dark, the corn maze transforms into a haunted attraction.
6. Hyde Farms
7545 Hwy 411 South, Greenback, TN
(423) 667-6981
Loudon County
Hyde Farms boasts u-pick pumpkins, a large corn maze, a hay maze for the little guys, a corn bin, and an adorable petting zoo! There is also a full-service concession stand and a farm store with fresh produce and canned goods.
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7. Ballinger Farm Crazy Maze
2738 Renfro Rd, Jefferson City, TN
(865) 475-7513
Jefferson County
At Ballinger Farm Crazy Maze, guests will enjoy a fabulous pumpkin patch, corn maze, playground, petting zoo, jump pad, hayrides, hay maze, duck races, and more!
The farm also sells a variety of drinks and simple lunch options, so there is no need to pack your own food.
8. Echo Valley Corn Maze
915 Bethel Church Rd, Jefferson City, TN
(865) 591-7343
Jefferson County
Echo Valley Corn Maze features pick-your-own pumpkins, multiple corn mazes, barrel train rides, a hayride, a pumpkin cannon, a petting zoo, ziplining, a playground, and more!
As an added bonus, the farm’s mouth-watering funnel cakes are sure to take your day to the next level.
9. Back to Me Roots
2199 Watkins Rd, Talbott, TN
(865) 375-0432
Jefferson County
Back to Me Roots is a gorgeous first-generation farm and our area’s newest u-pick pumpkin patch. In addition to pumpkins, guests can enjoy hayrides, pumpkin bowling, a hay pit, a corn pit, tic-tac-toe, and more!
Light refreshments are available for purchase, but you are also welcome to bring a cooler.
10. Kyker Farm
938 Alder branch Road, Sevierville, TN
(865) 679-4848
Sevier County
This spectacular pumpkin patch near Knoxville TN boasts u-pick carving pumpkins, a petting zoo, a playground area, a corn tub, a jump pillow, and much more! For a unique twist, the farm also allows you to pick a pie pumpkin or a decorative gourde.
There is also a nice snack bar with chili dogs, nachos, and other simple lunch choices.
11. Narramore Farms
199 Laurel Bluff Road, Kingston, TN
(865) 403-9335
Roane County
Narramore features pick-your-own pumpkins, hayrides, a corn maze, and a variety of fun outdoor games perfect for both kids and adults!
When your belly starts to rumble, Narramore Farms has got you covered. Throughout the season, this farm hosts different food trucks from throughout the greater Knoxville area.
12. Buffalo Trail Orchard
1890 Dodd Branch Rd, Greeneville, TN
(423) 639-2297
Greene County
Buffalo Trail Orchard is a delightful but low-key farm experience that offers a hayride in addition to pick-your-own apples and pumpkins. For anyone wanting a less commercialized pumpkin-picking experience, this farm will be just the ticket!
After you’ve found the perfect pumpkins, you and your family can hop on over to the farm store, which is filled with delicious jellies, jams, apple butter, and more. Most of the items for sale are homemade using produce grown right on the farm.
13. Mayfield Pumpkin Patch and Farm Park
257 TN-307, Athens, TN
423-746-9859
McMinn County
Mayfield Farm Park boasts a large pumpkin patch, corn maze, pig races, playground, hayrides, outdoor games, and more!
This farm offers tons of delicious food choices including pork BBQ, hotdogs, hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, fried Oreos, and more. Of course, there is also a wide selection of tasty Mayfield ice cream.
14. Friendly Farm
1104 Rebel Hollow Rd, Tazewell, TN
(865) 247-1874
Clayborn County
The owner of this farm was injured earlier in 2023 and was unable to plant the patch, but planting will resume next year.
Instead of the traditional patch, this year the farm is planning to host a pumpkin-themed meet and greet with the baby animals. Keep an eye on their social media for the details.
Friendly Farm is a local favorite that hosts fun special events year-round. Throughout the fall season, they will be holding special events including a costume contest, trick-or-treating, free admission for scouts, and Buddy Walk day!
The fall festivities include u-pick pumpkins, barrel train rides, a large petting zoo, and more! The petting zoo boats over 100 animals. In addition to goats, you can pet chickens, pigs, and bunnies. Oh my!
15. Nightfall Acres
13100 W Lee Hwy, Philadelphia, TN
865-408-8527
Loudon County
Nightfall Acres near Knoxville has pre-picked pumpkins that are available for purchase during their Dead Man’s farm event. If you enjoy spooky fun, this just might be the farm or you.
Pro Tips to Help You Survive Your Pumpkin Farm Visit
- Consider visiting the farm earlier in the morning or later in the day to avoid the sweltering mid-day heat.
- An overcast day can also provide great relief from the heat if you time your trip to avoid the storm.
- Be sure to bring tote bags or a collapsible wagon to make transporting your pumpkins easier. If you are taking a hayride, bags are the way to go.
- At a pumpkin patch or corn maze, strollers are definitely more trouble than they’re worth. Consider babywearing instead.
- By their nature, farms have a lot of dirt. Come prepared to clean little hands by bringing hand wipes, especially if you are planning to eat while you’re there.
- Some farms only accept cash, so be sure to verify with your chosen farm prior to leaving for your trip.
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Erica has lived in East TN for over 9 years. She enjoys exploring this gorgeous region with her husband and 3 lively children. As a former teacher turned homeschool mom, she loves finding fun and affordable activities the entire family will love, especially if they cultivate a love for learning!
Hey there I was wondering if I could get my corn maze pumpkin patch hay ride petting zoo etc advertised. We are extremely family friends and great for kids
Please email the information to [email protected] Thank you. 🙂
I know of 2 other great farms not on this list. 1 Stickleys in Bristol TN, hay rides, petting zoo, bounce houses, corn maze , haunted house, and more, 2 Myers bulls gap hayride, farm store and more.
Thanks for the additions! 🙂