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Pumpkins: Today's Update

Plus Pumpkin Season 2026 Overview

This Week

The beautiful weather continues with sunny days beautiful foliage ~ and of course, lots of perfect pumpkins.

Pumpkin Squash Special

Buy any combination of 7 pumpkins and specialty squash for only $60! Plus you can apply your Pumpkin Savings from your entry tickets. What a great deal!  Still a great selection! Includes all pumpkins, specialty pumpkins, and specialty squash. This does not include the Giant Pumpkins; the mini-pumpkins and edible squash have separate discounts.

Hours

  • Open daily through October 30th, 10 am to 5:30 pm (see Halloween hours below). Remember, gates close at 15 minutes before closing time though it is recommended to arrive 1 hour before closing to experience the farm. 
  • Golden Hour Pumpkin Picking ~ On Friday, October 23 and Friday, October 30th, we will extend hours and extra half hour until 6 pm ~ we suggest you arrive by 5 pm to explore the farmyard for any hour before closing, but guests can get entry tickets until 5:30. You can arrive before 5:45 to pick pumpkins at the Grab and Go tent.
  • Sunset Sip and Stroll~ Our last one for the season will be Thursday, October 29. Enjoy golden hour as we open extra hours for guests to enjoy a glass of wine and special vineyard tour with Farmer Jamie Jones. 
  • Halloween, Saturday, October 31 ~ 10 am to 4 pm, arrive by 3 pm. Enjoy your final stroll through the pumpkins and one more hayride! Entry will be half of the weekend prices - only $6 to enter; 2 and under are free; $2.50 per entry goes towards half of your pumpkin and squash purchases.

Entry Tickets

  • For the last week of the season, our Weekday Tickets can be used any day of the week at any time. Book online or pay in person, same great price.
  • Children 2 and under are free. Seniors 62 and older receive free entry on Wednesdays. Active military personnel receive free entry.

Farm Location

Our Pumpkinseed Hill Farm is located at 120 Beardsley Road, Shelton, CT (Please note, our Winery and Tree Farm are at 606 Walnut Tree Hill Road, in Shelton.)

Explore Pumpkinseed Hill

Your ticketed entry includes:

  • Entrance to the Farmyard
  • Mini Corn Maze
  • Farm Walking Trail
  • Fun Photo Ops
  • Farm Animals
  • For each ticket receive money back towards your pumpkin and squash purchases. See your ticket for details.

Pumpkins, Squash, Fall Décor, Snacks, and Hayrides are additional purchases to your entry fee. 

Grab and Go Tent

If you want a great selection of our farm-fresh pumpkins, gourds, squash, haybales and cornstalks, but do not have the time for tickets to the explore the farmyard, our Grab and Go Tent is open daily; no reservations needed for your quick and convenient shopping experience.

Farm Tips

  • Wagons and strollers recommended for carrying pumpkins and kids.
  • Please leave pets at home, since they are not allowed during pumpkin season.
  • Dress for a variety of weather situations.
  • No outside food of beverages; snack area provided for families eating farm snacks: cookies, cider, apples, cheese, crackers.

Hours, Reservations Changes and Cancellations

We close the entry gates at 5:15 pm; the last reservation is at 4:30 to give you time to explore the farmyard. The Grab and Go area is closed to entry at 5:15 pm.

If the weather changes or someone is ill, you can change your reservation to another time or date up to 1 hour in advance. Go to the Order Management link in your confirmation email. For all other reservation questions, please email us at farmer@jonesfamilyfarms.com.

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Be Good to the Land and the Land will be Good to You.

Philip James Jones, Farm Founder, 1821-1912