Pumpkin patch
West Wind Fruit Farm
U-pick pumpkins in Hilton, New York
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
“The Farm offers a family-friendly corn maze and U-Pick pumpkin patch in the Fall.”
“Call our 24-hour hotline at (585) 234-0252 for pricing or check our U-Pick page.”
“You are expected to pay for all the fruits you pick - we will not take back any “extras”.”
Source: westwindupick.com/visit-us, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“Hunt through the field to see all the different colors, shapes, and sizes of pumpkins before picking your favorite one to bring home!”
Source: westwindupick.com/pumpkin-patch, checked October 6, 2026
“At West Wind Farm, we have many varieties of apples for picking.”
Source: westwindupick.com/apples, checked October 6, 2026
“When picking apples, take the apple in hand, lift it, and give it a slight turn.”
Source: westwindupick.com/apples, checked October 6, 2026
“It is best to pick raspberries in the morning while temps are cooler before the berries absorb the heat from the sun.”
Source: westwindupick.com/berries, checked October 6, 2026
“A ripe raspberry should be red all the way around (or black all the way around), without any white or pink spots.”
“A ripe raspberry pulls off easily from the core.”
Source: westwindupick.com/berries, checked October 6, 2026
“It is best to pick blueberries in the morning and evening.”
Source: westwindupick.com/berries, checked October 6, 2026
“If blueberries are picked when they are still purple they will continue to ripen if left on the counter.”
Source: westwindupick.com/berries, checked October 6, 2026
“A ripe blueberry should be blue all the way around without any white or yellow spots at the bottom.”
Source: westwindupick.com/berries, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“Bring your own containers/bags or borrow our picking buckets.”
“Leave pets at home.”
“Due to food safety rules, pets are not permitted in the picking fields/orchards.”
Source: westwindupick.com/visit-us, checked October 6, 2026
“Pets may not enter the orchards.”
Source: westwindupick.com/visit-us, checked October 6, 2026
“If you must bring your pet along with you, they will need to stay in your vehicle.”
“Please ensure that weather conditions are safe for your pet to be left inside your vehicle.”
Source: westwindupick.com/visit-us, 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 New York seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Pumpkins: September–October. Source: New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets: From A(pples) to Z(ucchini), your guide to New York’s produce (harvest chart), read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Address
- 928 Manitou Rd, Hilton, NY 14468Monroe County
The farm's website does not list hours we could read. Call or check the website before you go.
West Wind Fruit Farm: questions
Does West Wind Fruit Farm have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "Pick-your-own is open from July through October." (read October 6, 2026)