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PUMPKIN PATCHES IN VENTURA COUNTY

Pumpkin Patches Open This Weekend and Continue Until October 31st

By Sharon Rosenthal, www.camarillo.macaronikid.com September 28, 2014
Every year I love to take the kids Pumpkin picking at the various Pumpkin Patches throughout Ventura County.  If you know of one, that is not listed please comment and I will get it added. In addition feel free to comment on your personal testimonials to the ones listed.

CAMARILLO


Pete's Pumpkin Patch 
(Camarillo) - Opens October 4th-31
Pete's Pumpkin Patch is located where at the exit off the 101 Freeway @ Central Ave, in Camarillo and they pride themselves on growing their own Pumpkins right on the property. There is a wide variety of Pumpkins and gourds to choose from. You can take your pick of Pumpkins already cut from the vine or if you're feeling up to the challenge, take a walk up our hillside and pick your very own. While you're at the top, enjoy the 360 degree view of the surrounding area, mountain tops, and of course, our beautiful Pacific ocean. Open from 9am to dusk

Special Features: Toddler Pumpkin Patch - This is a section of Pete's that is for the littlest of Pumpkin pickers 1 to 5yrs of age. In this area you will find a mini hay pyramid, play houses, & a hay jump. 

Pumpkin prices vary but admission is FREE!

McGrath Family Farm U-Pick Pumpkin Patch (Camarillo) October 1-31
Not much information on this farm is available. According to their YELP page: They are located at 1012 West Ventura Blvd in Camarillo and take pride in supplying our customers with the freshest organic fruits and vegetables. We have been farming on the Oxnard Plain since 1871 and have been organic since 1995.

They offer Farm Education, Walk-In Tours ($4 per person plus whatever you pick), and visits to the Animal Center. We grow everything from strawberries and baby vegetables to legumes and flowers.

VENTURA

Big Wave Dave's Pumpkin Patch Opens October 10-31
Stroll Under Our Big Tent in Ventura at 4075 Telegraph Road, open 9am to 6pm, while picking that perfect Pumpkin. From Mini to Giant - Dave's Has it all! Featuring: FREE KIDS GAMES & PRIZES!

FREE admission, pay for what you purchase.

McGrath Brothers Great Pacific Pumpkins  (Ventura) Open October 1-31 from 9am to Dusk
Come join us at 5100 Olivas Park Drive in Ventura during the month of October. Experience Fall Family Fun at our beautiful Pumpkin Patch. Take a hayride, challenge yourself in the hay maze, visit the animals, or just enjoy picking your own Pumpkin. We have something for everyone at McGrath Brothers Great Pacific Pumpkins. 

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FREE admission, pay for what you purchase. Hay rides: $2.00, Free for children under 2. Some attractions require tickets and are extra.

McGrath Street Pumpkin Patch (Ventura) October 1, to October 31;
Open from 9 a.m. to dusk at 5156 McGrath St. in Ventura it's spooky... you'll not find a county more in tune with the Halloween season than Ventura. We have animals, hay rides, face painting, Pumpkin sculpting, and pony rides. Contact us to find out when these events are going on. FREE admission, pay for what you pick.

OJAI

Boccali Ranch Pumpkin Patch (Ojai) -  From Open Oct 4-31
Come spend a day in the fresh Ojai country air! We offer a great selection of Pumpkins from tiny to extra-large “Big Mac” Pumpkins, a wide variety of squash, gourds,Indian Corn, and seasonal farm-fresh produce. Boccali Ranch Pumpkin Patch is located at 3277 East Ojai Avenue (Hwy 150 at Reeves Rd) in Ojai – behind Boccali’s Pizza & Pasta. Open Oct 4-31, 7 days a week from 10am to dusk with special extended hours from 10am- 9pm on Fridays & Saturdays, starting 10/10.

The Boccali Ranch Pumpkin Patch offers a wide selection of Pumpkins from tiny to extra-large, a variety of squash, gourds, Indian corn & seasonal farm-fresh produce.  Free admission, a hay maze for the kids, daytime hayrides on the weekends from 11am-5pm.  

FILLMORE

Fillmore & Western Railway to a Private Pumpkin Patch (Fillmore)
  • PUMPKINLINERS - Saturdays and Sundays from October 4 to October 26 at 10:30am and 2pm
  • Adult $20 OR Adult with Baby $20 OR Child 2-3 $10 OR Youth 4-12 $12
  • BUY TICKETS HERE
OTHER AREAS
Underwood Family Farms (Moorpark) 
From September 27 - October 31, 2014 9:00am - 6:00pm at 3370 Sunset Valley Road in Moorpark.
Admission to the Farm Center is currently $3.00 per person Monday - Friday and $15.00 on weekends during the Fall Harvest Festival. Children under two years of age are admitted free.

DAILY: During the week, activities inside the Animal Center such as the combine slide, pyramid, and fun hill are available. Tractor rides are open during the week for 3 tickets.The Pumpkin house, Pumpkin playhouse, labyrinth, corn maze, Farmer Craig's Chicken Show, hay bale spiders Pumpkin & tractor displays, country store, and Pumpkin patch are all included. 

PLUS ON WEEKENDS: Live music, strolling entertainment and the activities that are specific to the weekends (animal show) and Festival (pig races) as well as country games are only available on Saturdays and Sundays.



To get a patch added please email sharonr@macaronikid.com