Pumpkin season is officially here. Stack up those orange, white, and green beauties this fall to add a little curb appeal and seasonal goodness to your home. Here’s our list of where to find the best pumpkins in Jacksonville and our top tips on how to make yours look better than the rest.
Where To Buy Pumpkins in JAX
With the weather cooling down in Jacksonville, it’s the perfect time to go out on a pumpkin hunt! There are plenty of fun fall festivals happening in the area and a number of farms and pumpkin patches to check out. Take a look at these spots around Jacksonville to find that perfect pumpkin.
Jacksonville Pumpkin Patch at Isle of Faith UMC
One of the most popular pumpkin patches in Jacksonville, the Jacksonville Pumpkin Patch at Isle of Faith United Methodist Church in Atlantic Highlands is a must-visit every year. The patch is open to the public with no entry fee, so you can take your time browsing the large selection of fresh pumpkins, finding your way through a hay maze, and playing a few fall-inspired games.
Amazing Grace Family Farms
The perfect place to spend a fun fall afternoon with friends, Amazing Grace Family Farms is officially open for the season! Get lost in the crop maze, pick all the pumpkins you’d like, frolick among the sunflowers, and check out all the attractions this sweet farm has to offer.
Conner’s A-Maize-Ing Acres
Find your true pumpkin match at this 125-acre working farm, open to the public on Fridays and Saturdays in October. Conner’s A-Maize-Ing Acres not only has a solid pumpkin patch to peruse, they’ve got wagon rides, cute farm animals, an 8.5-acre maze, and a playground for monkeying around.
Make Your Pumpkins Stand Out
Now that you’ve got your pretty pumpkins picked out and back home safe and sound, it’s time to let them shine. Here are a few quick tips to help you show off your pumpkins in the best light.
Stack Them
Grab an assortment of pumpkins and stack them up in perfect little cairn towers, from largest to smallest.
Mini Pumpkins in a Vase
Display those pumpkins vertically! Using a large clear vase, place mini pumpkins inside, and showcase them at your dining table.
Incorporate Color
Mix and match pumpkin colors, shapes, and sizes! The funkier the arrangement, the better.
Go big or go home at one of these amazing Jacksonville pumpkin patches. For more fall fun and activities, check out The Hawthorne’s blog.