North Bay Pumpkin Patches 2003
While Half Moon Bay may be the "Pumpkin Capital of the
World" the North Bay has plenty of choices for the pumpkin needy
public.
We recently toured some of the North Bay's better known patches and
were pleased with the level of Halloween spirit on display. On the whole
the patches of the North Bay tended to be larger in size than those in
other parts of the Bay Area although many small family farms are
available for those looking for a more low key experience. For the
purpose of this article we take a look at four patches that we thought
were exceptional in one way or another.
Adobe Pumpkin Farm
Cardoza's Pumpkin Farm
Petaluma Pumpkin Patch
Grandma's Pumpkin Patch
In addition to our look at those patches here is a quick rundown of the major North Bay Pumpkin Patches.
With so many choices we're sure you'll find something to fit your family's needs.
| Adobe Pumpkin Farm |
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2478 East Washington Street, Petaluma |
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Pick your own pumpkins on a 30 acre farm.
While you're at in enjoy their haunted barn, farm animals,
hay rides, and corn maze.
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| Cardoza's Pumpkin Farm |
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5869 Lakeview Hwy., Petaluma |
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15 acres of pumpkins in a huge valley.
Featuring hay rides, museum, pond, picnic areas, hay maze
and fort, learning center, crafts, and pony rides. Also
features a kid's carnival and haunted house.
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| Petaluma Pumpkin Patch |
Where: |
550 Stony Point Road, Petaluma |
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15 acre field with 4 acre corn maze,
picnic area, straw mountain, scarecrows and farm animals.
The patch has a large variety of pumpkins, winter squash,
ornamental gourds, and corn stalks.
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| Grandma's Pumpkin Patch |
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17740 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg |
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Pick your own pumpkin, ornamental gourds,
indian corn and corn stalks, exotic and party pumpkins,
farm animals, and crafts.
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| St. Vincent's School For Boys Pumpkin Field |
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Right off Highway 101 at the St. Vincent's exit, Novato |
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St. Vincent's is a non-profit residential treatment
center for troubled boys, and every year they have a pumpkin patch sale to
help raise money. They offer pumpkins, snacks, an inflatable
jumper ($1), and picnic areas. So go spend some money and help a
good cause in the name of Halloween!
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| Grossi Farms |
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Where: |
6652 Petaluma Hill Rd., Santa Rosa |
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Grossi Farm features hay rides, a hay
pyramid, and organic farm produce. Be sure to check out
their big festival on October 10th with a bonfire in the
corn, a wienie roast, and tethered hot air balloons!
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| Anderson Organic Vegetable Stand & Pumpkin Patch |
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Where: |
4588 Bodega Ave., Petaluma |
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This smaller pumpkin patch features
weekend pony rides and petting zoo, a corn maze, weekend
tractor and hay rides, games, ornamental gourds and
pumpkins as well as a wide selection of organically grown
produce.
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| Little Hills Pumpkin Patch |
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961 Chapman Ln., Petaluma |
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Gourds, hay maze, animal corral, and
haunted graveyard, the haunt "Scare University"
is also featured.
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| Fisher Farm |
Where: |
2870 Canfield Rd., Sebastopol |
Come to this farm for harvest decoration, a pumpkin patch, and animal corral.
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| Peterson's Farm |
Where: |
636 Gossage Ave., Petaluma |
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Come for the pumpkins and stay to pet and feed the farm animals.
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| Hoskins Ranch |
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15101 Kinley Dr., Healdsburg |
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A family owned and operated pumpkin patch with great photo ops, small picnic area, and a small country store selling local crafts.
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Hauntmaster 10/03/2003
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