Manassas-Area Pumpkin Patches 2020

MANASSAS, VA — Along with crisp air and turning leaves, a fall tradition for many families is a visit to a local pumpkin patch. And while the coronavirus pandemic of 2020 has caused some of the region's pumpkin patches to modify how they operate, quite a few will be open this fall. We have hours, attractions and activities as the pumpkin-picking season ramps up.

In many cases, coronavirus precautions have merely changed — not shut down — area pumpkin patches and their entertainment options. Below is a list of some of our favorite pumpkin patches near Manassas.

Burnside Farms
Address: 11008 Kettle Run Rd., Nokesville
Season opening/closing dates: Oct. 1-31
Attractions: While the fall market in Haymarket will be closed for the 2020 season due to the coronavirus, the Nokesville farm will be open during the month of October with a corn maze, pumpkins and other fall activities.
Hours: Open daily via pre-purchased tickets.
Pricing: Purchase tickets here.
Phone: 703-930-3052
Website: https://www.burnsidefarms.com

Yankey Farms
Address: 14039 Owls Nest Rd., Nokesville
Season opening/closing dates: Sept. 26-Oct. 31
Attractions: Yankey Farm's pick-your-own pumpkin patch will open for the 2020 season on Sept. 26. Picking will be by appointment-only due to the coronavirus crisis.
Hours: Sundays 12 p.m.-6 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Mondays 12 p.m.-6 p.m.
Pricing: No farm admission fee; pumpkins are 69 cents per pound
Phone: 703-618-3782
Website: www.yankeyfarms.com

Messick’s Farm Market
Address: 6025 Catlett Rd., Bealeton
Season opening/closing dates: Sept. 19-Oct. 31
Attractions: Pumpkin Patch and Scooby Corn Maze, slides, petting zoo.
Hours: Open everyday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Pricing: $7/person, $4/seniors, 3 & under free. Tickets will be sold in the market and at admission gate. Pumpkins are 59 cents per pound.
Phone: 540-439-8900
Website: www.messicksfarmmarket.com

Cox Farms
Address: 15621 Braddock Rd., Centreville
Season opening/closing dates: Sept. 25-Nov. 2
Attractions: While Cox Farms' fall festival will be closed for the 2020 season, you can still stock up on seasonal essentials. Order online, and then pick up your goods at our drive-thru market.
Hours: Open for pickup 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
Pricing: Pumpkins will be available for online purchase soon. If you purchase a pumpkin, you'll get to choose your perfect pumpkin from an assortment. When you shop for pumpkins online, you'll choose from several size categories. In addition to the mini pumpkins and the patch pumpkins, you'll have the options of the standard carving pumpkins in small, medium, large and jumbo sizes. When you reach the loading station at the farm, you'll pull up to a pumpkin display.
Phone: 703-830-4121
Website: https://coxfarms.com

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