Southern Belle Farm: Atlanta’s Best Pumpkin Patch

Written By Romie Robertson

The leaves are changing colors, the morning air is getting cooler, and everyone is bringing out their hoodies and boots. Fall has arrived, and what better way to bring in the new season than to visit a pumpkin patch? If you live in Atlanta, there are a few patches outside of the city; however, the best pumpkin patch in Atlanta (and I mean “best” as in, the one with the most to offer) is Southern Belle Farm in McDonough, GA. Read on to learn how to plan for your fall visit!

About Southern Belle Farms

Southern Belle Farm is a cattle farm that also doubles as an educational/agritourism farm. The farm has been in the family since the 1930s, and at its peak it was a dairy farm with 375 owned acres and 350 dairy cows.

The farm developed into what it’s known for today starting in 2005. That’s when the family pivoted the farm into an educational and tourism destination. Now, people all over Georgia (and even other states in the South) visit Southern Belle Farm. The farm has activities from April 1st until mid-December, so there’s something for every season (including picking of their delicious seasonal fruit!)

More information on the farm’s history can be found here.

“Tickets are timed-entry and SELL OUT QUICKLY. Book as far in advance as you can.”

Pumpkin Patch Activities

Beginning mid-September, Southern Belle farms offers a ton of fun activities that’ll entertain the entire family:

  • Pumpkin Patch

  • Pick-your-own flowers (including Sunflowers…though these were gone when we returned at the end of October)

  • Hayrides

  • Corn maze

  • Slides

  • Pedal cart racing

  • Corn cannon (which we loved)

  • Pig racing

  • Petting farm (which was our favorite)

  • And many more!

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets are required for the fall activities and must be purchased in advance. Tickets can be purchased here.

    • Tickets are timed-entry and SELL OUT QUICKLY. Book as far in advance as you can. We had issues getting the date/time we wanted because of this.

  • There are food trucks on site for all of your hunger needs. I purchased a falafel gyro from a Greek truck and it was so delicious.

  • The farm’s market is super cute! There are a number of novelty items for sale, including a variety of ciders made on the farm (the peach cider wasn’t great, but the muscadine cider was delicious). There are also your cider doughnuts, homemade pies, and homemade ice creams for sale. Get ready to spend because even I couldn’t help myself!

  • There’s more than enough parking on site.

  • I recommend renting a car to visit if you don’t have your own. The farm is quite a bit outside of the city and Ubers cost a pretty penny now.

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Romie Robertson

Hi there, I’m Romie! I’m an avid traveler, educator, and lover of learning. I write blogs that have a focus on budget travel, culture, and history. When I’m not traveling, I enjoy spending time with my husband and dog, reading, cooking, and visiting museums. I also love Pad Thai, astrology, anime, and exploring my home of Atlanta.

Connect with me on my Instagram.

https://roamingwiththerobertsons.com
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