Pumpkin patch · Berry farm
Gross Farms
U-pick pumpkins and strawberries in Sanford, North Carolina
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
“Navigate through the large corn maze, experience the excitement of picking your own pumpkin and enjoy a hayride around our working farm, all while creating memories that will last a lifetime!”
Source: grossfarms.com, checked October 6, 2026
“The spring season at Gross Farms begins every year in April by opening the gate to the pick-your-own strawberry patch and a produce barn filled with many other delicious commodities!”
Source: grossfarms.com, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“Many fruits and vegetables are grown right on the farm and sold at the Produce Barn from mid-late April through late May or early June.”
Source: grossfarms.com/produce, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“Fridays (October Only): 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM”
“Saturdays: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM”
“Sundays: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM”
Source: grossfarms.com/tickets, checked October 6, 2026
“Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM”
Source: grossfarms.com/tickets, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“At Gross Farms Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch, a 7th generation North Carolina Century Farm, we offer activities for all ages.”
Source: grossfarms.com, checked October 6, 2026
“An All Access Season Pass includes unlimited visits to the Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch this fall when the farm is open to the general public.”
Source: grossfarms.com/tickets, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Pumpkins
- Strawberries
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Strawberries | U-pick | Not stated | – |
Typical North Carolina seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Strawberries: April–June. Source: N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: What’s in Season? North Carolina Fruit and Vegetable Availability, read October 6, 2026.
- Pumpkins: September–October. Source: N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: What’s in Season? North Carolina Fruit and Vegetable Availability, read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Price
- Single Pumpkin Patch Pass $5.00
- Address
- 1606 Pickett Rd, Sanford, NC 27332Lee County
More from the farm’s website
The farm prices Single Day All Access Pass at $22.00 (ages 3 and up).
The farm prices All Access Season Pass at $45.00.
The farm prices Single All Access Season Pass at $50.00.
The farm prices Single Pumpkin Patch Pass at $5.00 (ages 3 and up).
Prices
| Item | Price | Notes | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Day All Access Pass | $22.00 | ages 3 and up | Year not stated |
| All Access Season Pass | $45.00 | Year not stated | |
| Single All Access Season Pass | $50.00 | Year not stated | |
| Single Pumpkin Patch Pass | $5.00 | ages 3 and up | Year not stated |
As the farm publishes them. Prices change during the season; older prices are removed.
Besides picking
- Corn maze
Gross Farms: questions
Does Gross Farms have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "Navigate through the large corn maze, experience the excitement of picking your own pumpkin and enjoy a hayride around our working farm, all while creating memories that will last a lifetime!"
How much does U-pick cost at Gross Farms?
Single Pumpkin Patch Pass: $5.00 (ages 3 and up). Prices as the farm publishes them; they can change during the season.