We’re starting to see the weather cool and everyone is already decorating for fall. Hooray!!! If you still need to grab your pumpkins for decorating and carving then this guide to the pumpkin patches in Myrtle Beach (and a few beyond) should be helpful!
pumpkin patches on local farms
These are the big ones where you’ll pay an entry fee to enjoy all the experiences of the farm. They’ll also have pumpkins there but they’re much more than a pumpkin patch!
Thompsons Farm & Nursery | You’ll find tons of fall fun here, including small and large pumpkins. They’re open Friday–Sunday from mid-September until the end of October. Admission is $12, kids 2 and under are free.
Southern Palmetto Farms | This farm in Aynor is also full of farm fun plus a pumpkin patch. Their opening day is Sept 24, then in October they’ll be open Friday-Sunday until the end of the month. Admission is $12.
These are smaller and usually hosted by a church or other small business. They’ll either have no entry fee or a minimal one. You’ll simply pay for your pumpkins and whatever other items/experiences you choose to enjoy.
Mary Beth’s Sustainable Foods | 11151 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island. Offering a variety of sizes and colors plus lots of other seasonal produce.
Pittman’s Pumpkin Patch | 626 Pleasant Hill Road, Hamer (SC). This place looks like a hidden gem… will be trying to make it there this season!
HOURS | Farm store open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 9a–4p with pumpkins and more fall goods. Website mentions select parts of farm open during fall for pumpkin patch activities (check website or FB for more details).
beautiful pumpkin flower centerpieces
HEAVEN SCENT GARDEN makes these insanely beautiful dried flower arrangements in hollowed out pumpkins.
She is usually at the Georgetown Growers Market (on Saturdays) so it might take some effort to find her but these are so beautiful and long-lasting, they’re worth seeking out.
She says they should last until Thanksgiving or maybe beyond.
little farther but worth the drive
These are agro-tourism farms in our larger regional area. They’re all within a 2 hour drive so it’s not bad if you’re making a day trip out of it! Distances are noted below are from central MB.
Boondocks Adventure Farm | 3245 Pine Level Church Road, Nakina (NC). Only about ~45 minutes from central MB.
They have an afternoon/evening fall/Halloween themed event. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Stump Hill Farms | 2030 Ash Little River Road, Longwood (NC). ~45 minutes. Open every Saturday in October. Hours are 10a–6p.
CUKABURY FARMS | 107 Pleasant View Church Road, Fairmont (NC) | ~75 minutes. Select Saturdays in October.
Galloway Farms | 370 Artesia Road, Hallsboro, NC | ~75 minutes. Open in late September through the first week of November. Fri–Sun, 10am–8pm.
WHY GO | Home of the NC Maze Craze, one of the largest on the east coast. Plus so many other family-friendly features.
McArthur Farms | 1708 Hwy 38 S, Bennettsville, SC. ~95 minutes. Fall season runs from Sept 28 to Nov 2.
WHY GO | All the things you’d expect from a large agro-tourism farm! They have special events all fall long so check their schedule!
McLeod Farms | 29247 SC-151, McBee, SC. | ~2 hours. Open Oct 5 through Nov 9, closed Mondays.
WHY GO | This is a big farm with a huge corn maze and U-PICK pumpkins… that is hard to find in this part of the state. You’re sure to find other great produce in their roadside market too.
Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch | 1235 Long Point Road, Mt Pleasant. | ~2 hours. Open Fri-Sun starting Sept 27 and running until Oct 27.
WHY GO | This event at the beautiful Boone Hall Plantation has grown to be one of the largest in the state and it includes a dozen or more fun activities!
WEST FARM in Moncks Corner | Corn maze, pumpkin barn, children’s area, hayrides, apple slingshot, and more. Open Wed-Sun in October. See website for specific hours. Admission is $11 for adults and kids 12+, $7 for children 3-11 and free under 2.
DREAMING FARMS in Charleston | Very cute and curated experience (judging by the website and social media photos). Lots of photo opps plus, live music and other kid-friendly experiences! Free, just pay for your pumpkins! Opens Sept 20.