Maryland is full of beautiful apple orchards and pumpkin patches to visit this fall. Many of them are located outside of the Central Maryland, Eastern Shore area, but are perfect for a short, day trip. Here is a list of farms and orchards to pick the perfect pumpkins, apples, and more, outside of What’s Up? Media’s normal coverage area, but all within an hour and a half of Downtown Annapolis. Remember, all of these farms are running with COVID regulations in place so don’t forget your mask!
Baugher’s Orchard, Westminster
After serving Carroll County and beyond for over 100 seasons, Baugher’s knows exactly how to approach the fall season. Visit Baugher’s every weekend in October for their Fall Festival from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. They offer apple picking, pumpkin picking, a petting zoo, homemade fudge and baked goods, and more.
Brookfield Pumpkins, Thurmont
Visit Brookfield Pumpkins to pick your own pumpkins, gourds, and squash (including butternut and spaghetti squash). Stop by the store to buy corn, mums, and more fall necessities and then stay around for a glass of wine from their neighbors, Links Bridge Vineyard.
Buppert’s, Marriotsville
Stop by Buppert’s for hayrides, pumpkin picking and a corn maze everyday through November. Reserve tickets online to ride the hayride during the week and stop by on the hour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. The hay wagon will run at 50% capacity for COVID regulations.
Clark’s Elioak Farm, Elicott City
Make sure to purchase your tickets online for Clark’s Elioak Farm in Ellicott City this fall. Walk-ins will not be available. Visit the petting farm and the pumpkin patch and be sure to ride the cow train and the enchanted express train through the enchanted forest.
Gaver Farm, Mount Airy
Unfortunately, the apple orchard is closed this season, but that shouldn’t stop you from coming out from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. every day to pick pumpkins on their 12-acre patch. Hayrides and admission are free to the pumpkin patch. Don’t forget to get lost in the corn maze, play with the pedal carts and experience over 50 other attractions on the grounds on fall fun days, every day through November 3rd.
Jones Family Farm, Edgewood
Bring your family to Edgewood for pumpkin picking, corn. Make the day even more special by bringing another set of close so you can put together your own, homemade scarecrow to take home with you. The farm is open daily through November 1st from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Mary’s Maze, Ellicott City
Mary’s Maze has more than just a “Once Upon a Time”- themed corn maze. Visit their pumpkin patch, hay castle, and mini maze on their beautiful farm every weekday of October from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Come back on the weekends for live music, photo sessions, fall snacks, and drinks. Stay tuned for the end of October when they will be hosting a Flashlight maze and Haunted maze. Visit their website to see the musician and food truck schedule.
Winterbrook Farms, Thurmont
Experience the learning barn, pumpkin pillow, ziplines, and plenty more activities after you walk through the pumpkin patch and corn mazes at Winterbrook Farms. On the 327-acre farm, there is sure to be an activity for everybody.
