Pumpkin patch
Van Buren Acres
U-pick pumpkins in Kirkersville, Ohio
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
“You can also pick your own pumpkin from the field.”
Source: vanburenacres.com/events/pumpkins, checked October 6, 2026
Season
“2026 Season – September 12 through November 1”
Source: vanburenacres.com, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“You do not need to pay admission if you are just visiting the Barnyard Cafe, Nellie’s Country Store, or just purchasing fall decor/pumpkins (including U-Pick)”
Source: vanburenacres.com/adminssion-season-pass, checked October 6, 2026
“Sunflowers/Zinnias in the Fall – Sept 12 – mid Oct, weather dependent”
Source: vanburenacres.com, checked October 6, 2026
“Additionally, if you wish to go to the pumpkin patch to pick your pumpkin and not do all of the fun activities on the farm, that is fine too!”
Source: vanburenacres.com/events/pumpkins, checked October 6, 2026
“Sunflowers and Zinnias in the Fall – Sept 12 through mid-October (dependent upon weather).”
“Sunflowers & Zinnias should last until mid October.”
Source: vanburenacres.com/events/sunflowers, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“Hours : Wednesday – Sunday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, (weather permitting).”
Source: vanburenacres.com/adminssion-season-pass, checked October 6, 2026
Prices
“Single Day Tickets – $12.00 (ages 2 and under free).”
Source: vanburenacres.com/adminssion-season-pass, checked October 6, 2026
“They are priced by size, rather than by the pound, and an average pumpkin is typically around $5-$8.”
“Additionally, our U-Pick pumpkins (any size) are $7.00 per pumpkin.”
Source: vanburenacres.com/events/pumpkins, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“Tickets are available for purchase at the gate at Van Buren Acres or online (a service charge may be charged for online ticket sales).”
Source: vanburenacres.com/adminssion-season-pass, checked October 6, 2026
“No pets permitted except for Service Dogs.”
“Although we are big animal lovers, pets are not allowed inside of Van Buren Acres, with the exception of service dogs.”
“In these cases, we ask that your dog be kept on a leash and that you please clean up any messes.”
Source: vanburenacres.com, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“Admission price includes corn maze, jumping pillow, hay rides, barrel train, putt-putt golf,”
“We have large grassy areas and picnic tables that are available on a first come, first – serve basis.”
“Our large corn maze is about 9 acres.”
“Wheel chairs, strollers and wagons can be brought and are able to complete the corn maze (weather depending), but the ground can be bumpy in spots.”
Source: vanburenacres.com, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Pumpkins
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 | – |
Typical Ohio seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Pumpkins: September–October. Source: Ohio Proud, Ohio Department of Agriculture: Fresh Produce Harvest Calendar, read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Season
- September 12 – November 1, 2026“2026 Season – September 12 through November 1”
- Address
- 5066 Keller Rd, Kirkersville, OH 43025Licking County
Besides picking
- Hayrides
- Corn maze
- Playground
- Picnic area
Van Buren Acres: questions
Does Van Buren Acres have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "Season Pass – $28.00 & includes a coupon to pick one free “U-Pick” pumpkin from our U-Pick field to be used one time during the 2026 season."