Orchard · Pumpkin patch
Great Country Farms
U-pick apples and pumpkins in Bluemont, Virginia
From the farm's website
The farm's own words, quoted as posted on its website, with the page each line comes from and the day we read it. Seasons, hours and prices change: check with the farm before you go.
U-pick
“We do have Pink Lady and Goldrush apples that will be ripe later in the fall– We expect to have them open in November for PYO.”
Source: greatcountryfarms.com/farm-market-u-pick/pick-your-own-now-…, checked October 6, 2026
“More Pick your Own Apples Varieties Coming for Early November”
Source: greatcountryfarms.com/farm-market-u-pick/pick-your-own-now-…, checked October 6, 2026
“Yes, there’s an admission fee for U-Pick.”
Source: greatcountryfarms.com/farm-market-u-pick/pick-your-own-now-…, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“The Pink Lady Apples ripen by early November so check back for when these last but one of the best apples of fall are ripe and ready for picking.”
Source: greatcountryfarms.com/farm-market-u-pick/pick-your-own-now-…, checked October 6, 2026
“After an April frost that challenged orchards across the region, we’re happy to report that about 60% of our apple crop made it through.”
Source: greatcountryfarms.com, checked October 6, 2026
“September 19 – October 31, 2026”
Source: greatcountryfarms.com/festivals-events/fall-pumpkin-harvest…, checked October 6, 2026
“Get Tickets for Fall Pumpkin Harvest Sept 19-October 31”
“Come celebrate Fall Y’all and enjoy an unforgettable experience picking pumpkins, getting lost in our corn maze and roasting marshmallows at the bonfire.”
“We are thrilled & honored to offer complimentary farm admission for Military & Veteran Families on Weekdays (Tuesdays- Fridays and non holiday Mondays) for Fall Pumpkin Harvest in October.”
“Get October Tickets for Fall Pumpkin Harvest”
Source: greatcountryfarms.com/festivals-events/fall-pumpkin-harvest…, checked October 6, 2026
“July 11 – August 2, 2026”
Source: greatcountryfarms.com/pick_your_own_sunflower_festival, checked October 6, 2026
“Reserve or Purchase Pumpkin Picking non holiday Mon.-Fri.”
Source: greatcountryfarms.com/military-admission-policy, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“Wagon rides will run starting at 9:15 on weekends with the last ride at 4pm so you have time to pick prior to our 5pm closing time.”
Source: greatcountryfarms.com/farm-market-u-pick/pick-your-own-now-…, checked October 6, 2026
“Open Daily 9am-5pm.”
“Last weekend wagon goes out to pick pumpkins at 4:00pm so you have time to pick before we close at 5pm .”
“Last weekday wagon departs at 4 PM.”
Source: greatcountryfarms.com/festivals-events/fall-pumpkin-harvest…, checked October 6, 2026
“Saturdays & Sundays: 11AM–4PM”
Source: greatcountryfarms.com/pick_your_own_sunflower_festival, checked October 6, 2026
Prices
“Tickets at the gate are a flat rate of $14/guest Mondays- Fridays and $16/guest on Saturdays and Sundays.”
Source: greatcountryfarms.com/farm-market-u-pick/pick-your-own-now-…, checked October 6, 2026
“Pie Pumpkins are $5.99 each.”
Source: greatcountryfarms.com/festivals-events/fall-pumpkin-harvest…, checked October 6, 2026
“Non Holiday Monday- Friday Admission: $12/child & $14/Adult + $1 ticketing fee.”
“Columbus Monday, Saturday & Sunday Admission: $14/child & $16/adult plus $1 ticketing fee.”
Source: greatcountryfarms.com/festivals-events/fall-pumpkin-harvest…, checked October 6, 2026
“Tuesday – Friday and Non-Holiday Monday Admission: Tickets at the gate are $16/guest age 3 and older (adult or child).”
“Columbus Monday, Saturday & Sunday Admission: Tickets at the gate are $18/guest age 3 and older.”
Source: greatcountryfarms.com/festivals-events/fall-pumpkin-harvest…, checked October 6, 2026
“Cut your own sunflowers are $1/ bloom or add on a French bucket with 20 cut your own blooms.”
Source: greatcountryfarms.com/pick_your_own_sunflower_festival, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“But we want everyone to be comfortable, so please keep them on a leash.”
“Also, please clean up after your pet in all areas of the farm.”
Source: greatcountryfarms.com/farm-market-u-pick/pick-your-own-now-…, checked October 6, 2026
“However, if you have a favorite picking bucket, bring it along!”
“Just make sure you have your containers weighed when you first pay admission, so we can deduct the weight from the final purchase cost.”
Source: greatcountryfarms.com/farm-market-u-pick/pick-your-own-now-…, checked October 6, 2026
“Bring FIDO: Dogs are welcome to enjoy the farm with you.”
“Reservations required Saturdays & Sundays.”
Source: greatcountryfarms.com/festivals-events/fall-pumpkin-harvest…, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“Be sure your dog is ok with crowds and children if you’re coming on a festival day.”
“We are a destination for family fun on the farm and encourage all our guests to plan on a few hours to enjoy our 15 acre play area and create lifetime memories.”
“We run wagon rides regularly, but times vary throughout the season depending on the number of guests.”
Source: greatcountryfarms.com/farm-market-u-pick/pick-your-own-now-…, checked October 6, 2026
“Common side effects include bouts of jumping pillow giggles, a desire to dig in the dirt or stomp in a puddle, unexplained rosy cheeks and spontaneous fits of laughter.”
Source: greatcountryfarms.com, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Apples
- Pumpkins · Sep–Oct
Crops and months read from the lines quoted above; a crop with no months is one the farm names without a picking window.
| Crop | How | Months | When (farm) | Varieties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Pumpkins | U-pick | September–October“Sept 19-October 31” | – |
Typical Virginia seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Apples: July–November. Source: Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Virginia Grown apple varieties poster, read October 6, 2026.
- Pumpkins: September–October. Source: Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Virginia Fruit and Vegetable Availability Calendar, read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Address
- 18780 Foggy Bottom Rd, Bluemont, VA 20135Loudoun County
Besides picking
- Wagon rides
- Playground
- Festivals
Great Country Farms: questions
Does Great Country Farms have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "We do ask that you take the wagon ride to the U-Pick fields so we know how many people are in the fields and can bring people out in case of bad weather."
When can you pick your own pumpkins at Great Country Farms?
September–October, in the farm's words "Sept 19-October 31", according to the farm's website (checked October 6, 2026). Picking depends on the weather and the crop: check with the farm before you go.