Biggest Pumpkin Fields Around Gilroy

GILROY, CA — Going to a pumpkin field to pick the biggest pumpkin isn’t just about finding the perfect Halloween jack-o-lantern. It’s an opportunity to head out with the family in a treasured fall practice full of enjoyable activities.

Many pumpkin patches offer low-cost activities like hayrides, corn mazes and games for the kids. Picking your own pumpkin also is a good way to support the local farms who grow them.

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin field is fairly safe; mask and social distancing guidelines and hours of operation may change. Before you go, it’s best to call ahead to the field or check its website.

Here are some of the top pumpkin fields near Gilroy to visit in 2021:

• Borchard Farms
• Joan’s Farm & Pumpkin Patch
• Los Banos Pumpkin Patch
• Moreland Pumpkin Patch
• Post Street Farm
• Queens Pumpkin Patch
• Rodoni Farms - U Pick Em Pumpkins
• Swank Farms