These 3 pumpkin patches are the best in SC, new ranking shows. Take a look

Sarah Claire McDonald
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Now that October is officially underway, some South Carolina residents are likely beginning their preparations for Halloween festivities.

With the onset of the fall season, pumpkins, gourds, various squash and jack-o-lanterns are popular holiday decorations for this time of year.

Rather than stopping by your nearest grocery store to pick up the festive fruits, many families opt for the more exciting route of traveling to their nearest pumpkin patch to make an outing dedicated to seasonal fun and memory-making.

Don’t know where to go?

Following a survey of 3,000 families who rated their favorite pumpkin-picking spots, FamilyDestinationsGuide.com discovered the three best places to visit in South Carolina this autumn.

Do you want to know where?

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Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch in Mt. Pleasant at Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens was ranked as the best pumpkin-picking locale in the state.

The Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch has grown to be one of the largest fall festivals in the state since 1997, according to its website, and features a plethora of family-friendly activities.

Days and hours of operation include:

  • October 6&7: 10 a.m.-5 p.m

  • October 8: noon- 5 p.m.

  • October 13&14: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.

  • October 15: noon- 5pm

  • October 20&21: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.

  • October 22: noon- 5 p.m.

  • October 27&28: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.

  • October 29: noon- 5 p.m.

Admission costs $15 for ages 3 and older. Children aged 2 and under get in free. For more information and to purchase tickets, go online and visit https://www.boonehallplantation.com/special_event/the-boone-hall-pumpkin-patch/.

The entrance to the Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch can be found at 2434 N. Highway. 17, Mt. Pleasant, S.C. 29464

With fall’s arrival, there are several venues in South Carolina that center around pumpkin picking.
With fall’s arrival, there are several venues in South Carolina that center around pumpkin picking.

Next, West Farm Corn Maze in Moncks Corner was ranked as the second best pumpkin patch in the Palmetto State.

West Farm Corn Maze is open Wednesdays through Sundays until Oct. 29 for various times and ticket prices. Times, admission prices and ticket purchases can be found online at https://www.westfarmcornmaze.com/ticket-dates-hours-information.

The festive fall destination features activities including a 6-acre dinosaur-themed corn maze, farm animals, pumpkin barn, apple slingshot, tire climb, snack bar, food trucks, hay ride, children’s area and more.

West Farm is located at 2641 Cooper Store Road, Moncks Corner, SC 29461.

Lastly, Legare Farms on Johns Island came in third place overall as one of the best pumpkin patches in the state.

Found at 2620 Hanscombe Point Road, Johns Island, SC 29455, Legare Farms is featuring their annual pumpkin patch, hay ride, horse ride, scarecrow factory, gem mine, corn cannon, farm animals and more.

The pumpkin patch is open each weekend until Oct. 29 on Fridays from 3-6 p.m., Saturdays 10-6 p.m. and Sundays from noon-6 p.m.

Gate admission is $5 per car but is advertised on the farm’s website as free with a coupon found here.