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Pumpkin Patches in or Near Roanoke Virginia

By Beth Bell, Publisher September 13, 2020


Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival

Located in Riner, a quick 30 minute trip south on I-81, Sinkland Farms Pumpkin Festival has been a family tradition for 30 years!  This year, the festival runs from 9/26-11/1/2020. You'll find all the fall fun- hayrides, a corn maze pony rides, farm animals, fields of pumpkins and many surprises too.  This Festival is fun for all ages and literally offers something for everyone in your group.  This is truly a festival and not just a pumpkin patch, plan to stay for a while. Learn more about this 6 week festival, including all of the precautions they are taking due to Covid-19.  Visit Sinkland Farms Website

Jeter Farm 

Jeter Farm,  is located in Bonsack, a few minutes east of Roanoke on Route 460.   Visits to the farm during pumpkin season includes a visit to the barnyard, shopping the country store full of local goods, giant slides and more.  

Layman Farms

A little further East on 460 from Jeter Farms, Layman Farms is located in Blue Ridge, VA.  Admission to the farm includes riding to the pumpkin patch and several field games. Tokens can be used for additional activities such as the giant jumping pillow and pumpkin blasting canons. 

Yoder's Farm

Located in Rustburg, Virginia, Yoder's has pumpkins, duck races and other fun but may be more famous for one of the area's largest corn mazes in the state.  It's such a big deal, they have a leaderboard so you can compete with your friends.  Check out the 2020 themed maze.


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