Hey Pumpkin! The fall season has officially begun in Shelby County. While the summer months were all about ice cream and swimming in the lake for us, Alabama’s farmers were hard at work preparing pumpkins for the fall season! We can’t wait to enjoy their hard work and efforts at some of Shelby County’s amazing pumpkin patches. We are diving into the season with open arms and open schedules for apple cider, pumpkin carving, and taking pictures with every fall photo op imaginable! Here’s the breakdown of what to expect at our local patches:

Old Baker Farm

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HOURS:

  • Monday – Friday; 3:00pm – 5:00pm

  • Saturday; 9:00am – 5:00pm

  • Sunday; 1:00pm – 5:00pm

ADDRESS:

  • 184 Furrow Lane; Harpersville, AL 35078

ADMISSION:

  • All Days; $15

PUMPKIN COST:

  • YES included with admission price.

  • No extra charge.

DID YOU KNOW? 

  • Old Baker Farm was founded in 1899, making it the oldest pumpkin patch in Shelby County. Families love their petting zoo, hay rides, and the classic, wholesome fun that has kept this farm in our hearts all these years!

Goat from the petting zoo at Old Baker Farm.
People love the petting zoo at Old Baker Farm!
A grouping of pumpkins in the patch at Harpersville's Old Baker Farm.
The variety of pumpkins to pick is always exciting!
Sunflowers bloom at Old Baker Farm in Harpersville
Visitors love the variety of flowers at the farm to enjoy and take pictures in front of!

Helena Hollow

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HOURS:

  • Friday; 9:00am – 5:00pm

  • Saturday or Sunday; 10:00am – 6:00pm

  • Columbus Day; 9:00am – 5:00pm

ADDRESS:

  • 6027 Highway 17; Helena, AL 35080

ADMISSION:

  • Friday: $15.32

  • Saturday or Sunday: $18.57

  • Columbus Day: $14.48

PUMPKIN COST:

  • NOT included with admission price.

  • $5 per pumpkin.

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE: 

  • Visitors love to enjoy the 25+ attractions at Helena Hollow! From tire swings and slides for the kiddos to styled photo opportunities, you are guaranteed to have an amazing time and leave with some great pictures to cherish.
A smiling girl holds a pumpkin in front of a pumpkin patch.
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A couple plays cornhole on the giant boards at Helena Hollow.
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A llama at the Helena Hollow petting zoo poses for a picture with a flower on their head.
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A young girl smiles at a pumpkin patch with multiple pumpkins.
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Children throw corn and play in the large corn bin at Helena Hollow.
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Credit: Helena Hollow Facebook
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Pumpkin Junction at the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum

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HOURS:

  • Saturday; 10:00am – 3:00pm

  • Sunday; 1:00pm – 3:00pm

ADDRESS:

  • 1919 9th Street; Calera, AL 35040

ADMISSION:

  • Children aged 2-11: $18

  • Adults aged 12-65: $18

  • Seniors aged 65+: $17

PUMPKIN COST:

  • NOT included with admission price.

  • Individual pumpkin price depends on size and type chosen, usually priced within $3-12 per pumpkin.

A UNIQUE PATCH EXPERIENCE: 

  • Pumpkin Junction takes families on a train ride through Shelby County’s fall-foliage filled woods to Ozan Winery. At Ozan, families can enjoy multiple stations including bounce houses, face painting, and wine tasting for guests that are 21 and up! Pumpkin Junction is also mindfully planned to accommodate for sensory needs any visitors may have.  
Three girls and a baby enjoy a train ride at the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum.
The train ride to the patch at Ozan Winery is relaxing and fun!
A train conductor smiles with a pumpkin at Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum.
Ozan Winery features lots of pumpkins to choose from at varying prices. Y'all aboard!
The train lets guests depart at Pumpkin Junction.
The train at Pumpkin Junction is so nostalgic and fun. Be sure to try one of the food trucks Ozan keeps on site.