Pumpkin Patches for Colorado Mountain Folks

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It’s hard to grow a pumpkin at 10,000 ft. but it is Autumn and memories of scouring the pumpkin fields for the very best pumpkin invades my memories. Halloween candy and costumes dot the shelves of our Colorado mountain town grocery stores. Harvest, a time in Colorado brings Apples, Peppers, Corn, Grapes, Wheat, Peaches and PUMPKINS… at lower elevations! There is nothing like heading to the pumpkin farm for a session of pick your own pumpkins. We know a plethora of places to go on the front range but what about here in the high country? After a little research, here are a few, some complete with corn mazes, fun activities and more.

Make a plan, gather your friends, load up the kids and go!!!

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Ryden Ranch Maize Maze
6234 CR 226
New Castle, 81647
(970) 984-2190
Late summer and fall
Friday, 1 p.m. – Dusk
Saturday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – Dusk
Admission: free with the purchase of corn kernels at $1.00 each.
Adults: 8 kernels
Children (6-12): 6 kernels
Under 6: free
Group rates available for 10 or more.
The maze is a mile of paths from the entrance to exit, but one wrong turn can become a two-mile
adventure.

From I-70: take New Castle exit (105). Drive through the 4-way stop, onto Castle Valley Boulevard, then right at Road 245 (second stop sign). Stay on 245 for five miles, veering left onto Road 226. Continue on Road 226 for two miles to the corn maze on the left.

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Niemann’s Pumpkin Patch –

6501 County Road 214 (peach Valley Road), New Castle, CO 81647.

970-984-3850

http://www.niemannsgardens.com

Pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, Fall festival, straw or hay bale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, school tours.

Open: Saturdays and Sundays, September 29 to 30, October 6 to 7, October 13 to 14, October 28 to 31, October 27 to 28, from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm; Fridays, October 5, 12, 19, and 26 from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm; Open in October Monday through Thursday for group appointments – call. Directions: I-70- Take Exit 105 toward New Castle. At flashing red light,turn left and go through New Castle on Highway 6/24. Go 1.5 miles out of town and turn right onto County Road 214 (Peach Valley Road) — it’s the first road out of New Castle. Niemann’s Pumpkin Patch is .6 mile on the right side of Peach Valley Road. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover.

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U Pick – pumpkin patch-pick in the field

6072 County Road 214 (peach Valley Rd), New Castle, CO 81647.

970-984-9090. Alternate Phone: 970-379-9415.

Open September 29 to October 31st: Monday to Sunday, 9 am to Dusk. Directions: I-70 Exit 97 (Silt CO). Go Right (East) on highway 6 & 24 towards New Castle. Left (North) on Davis Pt Rd, OR Mid Valley Rd, Right (East) on Peach Valley (CR 214). Farm on the RIGHT. Follow U Pick Pumpkin Patch signs – they are on all local roads. Payment: Cash or Check. Groups welcome! Call in advance for scheduling. 970-984-9090, 970-379-9415.

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Delicious Orchards
39126 Highway 133
Hotchkiss
(970) 527-1110
Opening October 1st
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
 Choose your perfect pumpkin in their pumpkin patch. Try some of  farm pressed Organic Apple Cider. Taste some amazing Colorado Wines. Complete with cafe serving delicious food from local ingredients. U-pick our organic fruit. Have a picnic.You can even stay in the camp ground with great views of the nearby mountains.
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Studt’s Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze
21 1/2 and 1 1/2 Road
Grand Junction
(970) 462-6361
October 1 – 31
Sunday through Thursday, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. – mid-nite
The Original Studt’s Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze is the biggest and best in the Grand Valley. Studt’s is excited to once again offer fun for the whole family! Check out all our activities: Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze, Dart Acres Corn Maze, Kidz Maze, Pumpkin Jump, Corn Pit Slide, Hay Mountain, Horse-drawn Wagon Rides, Farm-Animal Train, Petting Zoo, lunch and concession area, photo area, special events and activities!
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Covered Bridge Ranch
17249 6250 Rd.
Montrose
(970) 240-0106
October (pumpkins)
Sunday, 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Thursday and Friday, 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Day after Thanksgiving (Christmas Trees)
Wednesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Go west on Hwy. 90 from Montrose to Dave Wood Rd., turn south to large stone and log. Entrance gate on right side of road.
Pumpkin patch, hayrides, farm tour, u-pick. Public restrooms, picnic area.
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DeVries Buffalo Ranch
60542 Gunnison Rd.
Olathe
(970) 323-6559
Year-round
Daily, 7 a.m. – Dusk
Corn maze and pumpkin patch.
7 miles north of Montrose on U.S. Hwy. 50.
As a side note:
These are not Pumpkin Pumpkins but Wooden Pumpkins that you can pick out at WoodzWayz:
111 Park Avenue in Kremmling, Colorado, on the town square. http://www.woodzwayz.com/
If your heading to the front range then you might want to check out Mile High Mamas: Biggest, Baddest listing of Colorado corn mazes, pumpkin patches and fall festivals.
Have Fun!!!!!!!!

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