Reviews - The Pickin' Patch
Reviews summary
Pickin' Patch in Avon, Connecticut is a centuries-old family farm turned seasonal destination, prized for its vast pumpkin selection, country store with fresh produce, apple cider, pies, jams and honey, and popular autumn bakery treats like cider donuts. It offers picture-perfect pumpkin fields and family-friendly strolls. Seasonal offerings can be inconsistent—hay rides and U‑pick pumpkins aren’t always available—and on-site fried concessions and occasional brusque service have drawn criticism. A charming fall outing if you temper expectations for some concessions and activities.
Was Annie M at The Pickin' Patch a mag?
A delightful stop for the autumn season! They have a wonderful variety of pumpkins available, even later in the year. We also enjoyed the farm stand filled with plenty of seasonal treats. Their apple cider was fantastic. We definitely plan to return! View all feedback.
What Mimi M dislikes about The Pickin' Patch:
Got there and no hay rides. Pumpkins were already off the vine and couldn't actually pick your own. Decided to treat our grandson to apple fritters. What a waste of money. The fritters were deeply fried and the oil they were fried in needed changing. Basically they were blobs of grossness. We threw them away. A very disappointing day. We've been going there for 30+ years. Time to look for a new place. View all feedback.
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Last update : 24.09.2023
Love the jams and honey! We picked up some apple cider donuts today. Oh. My. Goodness. The BEST I have ever tasted. Seriously. The BEST. I need to get back to pick up some more. :
Nice beefsteak tomatoes. Get them now!
The Pickin ' Patch is a seasonal farm stand and country store that opened in Avon, Connecticut in 1666. Historically it is known as Woodford Farm and it was founded by Joseph Woodford. It is one of the 10 oldest family farms in Connecticut. The farm has essentially been in the Woodford Family throughout its 350+ year existence. The current owner for the past 20+ years is Christopher Carville, whose mother was Janet Woodford Carville. At one time the farm was 350 acres, but today it is a much more manageable 77 acres. The farm used to raise animals and was once an award-winning dairy farm. Today the Pickin ' Patch earns a living from its fruits and vegetables. Pumpkins are the farm 's biggest crop, but the farm also offers squash, gourds, mums, tomatoes, and other various types of fresh produce. My family and I have visited the Pickin ' Patch a couple of times over the years. It 's a great place to visit in the Autumn. If you need pumpkins then you will find a huge selection here. You can pick out a pumpkin right outside the country store or you can grab a wheelbarrow and head straight to the Pumpkin Patch to find the most perfect pumpkin. My wife and I had a nice It 's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown -themed photo shoot in the pumpkin patch with our son who was dressed as Linus. Afterwards we explored the store where you can find plenty of fresh produce, apple cider, pies, fresh honey, and various jellies, jams and sauces. Bakery Boys food stand is parked at The Pickin ' Patch during the Autumn. Customers can get fried dough, deep-fried oreos, apple fritters, donuts, hot chocolate, hot or cold cider, coffee, lemonade, and other tasty treats. We couldn 't leave without getting a bag of their delicious apple fritters. The Pickin ' Patch is always a great place to visit in Autumn!
Got there and no hay rides. Pumpkins were already off the vine and couldn't actually pick your own. Decided to treat our grandson to apple fritters. What a waste of money. The fritters were deeply fried and the oil they were fried in needed changing. Basically they were blobs of grossness. We threw them away. A very disappointing day. We've been going there for 30+ years. Time to look for a new place.
A delightful stop for the autumn season! They have a wonderful variety of pumpkins available, even later in the year. We also enjoyed the farm stand filled with plenty of seasonal treats. Their apple cider was fantastic. We definitely plan to return!
