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Sierra Cascade Blueberry Farm; Forest Ranch. Pick your own organic blueberries right on the farm in the foothills of Forest Ranch. sierracascadeblueberries.com. 12753 Doe Mill Road. (530) 894-8728.
GLENN COUNTY
Boysen Berry Farm; Orland. U-pick organ- ic boysenberries. Purchase organic jams, sauces, and syrups on site. rudysoriginal. com. 6282 Co Rd 23. (530) 936-5050.
SHASTA COUNTY
Hawes Fruit and Vegetable Stand; Anderson. Peaches are the favorite but this long-running fruit and vegetable stand by the river also boasts melons, tomatoes, onions, squash and much more. Hours are 9-5 Monday-Saturday. 6150 Deschutes Rd. (530) 365-8239. Serendipity U-Pick Ranch; Anderson. Cherries, blueberries, boysenberries, plums, peaches, figs, apples, nectarines and flowers. Meet farm animals. Call to find out what is in season, times & hrs. 6315 Parkridge Dr. (530) 949-5985.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
California Heritage Farm; Fort Jones. Offers strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and flowers seasonally. Grown naturally. Located in a beautiful family-friendly country setting. June-Aug., 7 days a week & weekends, Sept.- Oct., 8am-8pm. californiaheritagefarms.com. 7715 Eastside Rd. (530) 598-7457.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Hillside Poms; Capay. U-pick pomegran- ates, plus pomegranate products like jellies and grenadine. hillsidepoms.com. 1271 Capay Rd. (530) 228-3050.
Julia’s Fruit Stand; Los Molinos. Family owned fruit stand that grows almost all the produce they sell. Their goal is to sell pro- duce that was picked that very morning, guaranteeing the freshest, ripest produce available. They specialize in tomatoes but are also very proud of their peaches, nec- tarines, and apricots. facebook.com/julias- fruitstand14. 11475 CA-99. (530) 354-4775. Whiteley Ranch; Corning. U-pick Satsuma mandarins. Produces many tons annually on 8 acres. Nov.-Jan. Call for hrs, availability and location/directions. 25321 Pennsylva- nia Ave. (530) 824-1222.
PUMPKIN PATCHES
Call for dates and times.
Hunter Orchards; Grenada. Come visit Northernmost California’s original U-Pick pumpkin patch. Acres and acres of pumpkins to choose from, all sizes and shapes, way too many varieties of winter squash, hay maze for the kids, apples, pears, fresh cider, jam, and fall holiday decorations. Perhaps you came
as a kid on a school field trip, or have only recently discovered our farm. Whatever has brought you our way, we’re looking forward to seeing you this fall. The little ones love our hay maze! Fresh veggies and tasty apple cider. 1441 Old Westside Rd., Grenada. (530) 436-2532. hunterorchards.com
Historic Hawes Farms; Anderson. Even though history is part of its name, Historic Hawes Farms offers families a wide range
of modern fun, including bumper cars, go- karts, haunted attractions, a roller coaster,
a mechanical bull, a pumpkin blaster and more! Those with a taste for more tradi- tional harvest activities will love the pony
or Historic Hawes Express train rides, the six-acre corn maze and the eight-acre pumpkin patch with more than 50 pumpkin and gourd varieties for visitors to choose from. 6465 Deschutes Rd. Anderson. His- toricHawesFarm.com (530) 365-2332. Country Pumpkins; Orland. True to its name, Country Pumpkins in Orland has five acres of pumpkins and interesting gourds for visitors to explore, plus a country store with a variety of jams, jellies, local honey, pumpkin butter and syrup, and other farm products. Families can have bales of fun on the hay pyramid and hay slide. This fami- ly-owned and operated farm also offers an observation beehive to introduce children to the important role these insects play in agriculture. One of the farm’s most popular attractions is its 10-acre corn maze, uniquely designed each year by the owner’s family. The proceeds of the maze benefit 4-H pro- grams and other local non-profit organiza- tions. On six select nights during October, the “brave at heart” (10 years and older) can visit the haunted version of the maze to get a dose of the Halloween thrills. The daytime maze costs $5/person; the nighttime haunt- ed maze costs $15/person. Parking and gen- eral entry are free. Look for signs between Road P and Stony Creek. 7152 Highway 32, Orland. www.countrypumpkins.org.
The Peterson Sisters Pumpkin Patch; Chico. Grab your kids, get out of the house & come out for a fun day on the farm! During this unprecedented time you will find so much joy in a simple hay ride, picking the perfect pumpkin, or making your way through the kids’ hay maze. While sitting and enjoying some of our fresh baked goods, made with our pumpkins, the serenity of being out in the patch is sure to bring a smile to your
face & warmth to your heart. So come on out for some good old fashion fun at The Peterson Sisters Pumpkin Patch! Hope to see you there! Located on the corner of Jones Ave and Bell Rd in Chico. Or find us online at pspumpkinpatch.com
Patrick Ranch Museum; Chico. Celebrate the abundant agricultural community throughout Butte County by planning a family visit to this historic ranch grounds. There are no his-toric farm house tours this fall, but there’s lots more to enjoy, including a three-acre pumpkin patch. Pack a picnic and stay for the day - every day is free admission! Patrick Ranch is famous for its large variety of pump-kins, unique gourds, hay rides, and a welcoming visitor center and gift shop.10381 Midway (between Chico and Durham). patrickranchmuseum.org. (530) 892-1525. Book Family Farm Pumpkin Patch; Durham. The Book Family Farm Pump-
kin Patch beckons pumpkin enthusiasts throughout the month of October. The many animals at this old-fashioned family farm hold a special charm for young chil- dren. Little ones will love watching the antics of Bossie, Lucy & Ethel the cows; Clarence and Annabelle the goats; and, of course, Henny Penny the chicken—and all 107 of her friends! 153 Heavy Horse Ln, Durham. www.bookfamilyfarm.com
(530) 530-342-4375
Peterson Sisters
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Open Seasonally September 24th thru October 31st Fridays: 3pm-Sunset
Sat & Sun: 10am-Sunset
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Baked goods and beverages.
Kids activities & games on the weekends.
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