Farms with Picnic Space

This 900-acre farm located just north of I-85 between Anderson and Clemson boasts one of the largest corn mazes in the Southeast. In addition to the maze, they offer a wide assortment of activities including play areas, farm animals, and a U-pick pumpkin patch. The activities are all covered under one admission price. Denver Downs Farm is late September through mid-November.

Fall Festival runs select dates September 25th – November 15th, 2026
Open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays

Offers:

• Pumpkin Patch
• Many Kids’ Activities- cow train, jumping pillow, zip line, and more!
• Farm Animals
• Corn Maze

Check out our KA review of the Denver Downs Fall Festival, with reviews of what’s new on the farm, their epic slide, and other fun things to do on the farm.

Located in West Union, Little Cane Creek Farm features a 4-acre corn maze, hayrides, children’s play area, pumpkin patch, and more.  Each year the corn maze has a different theme.

2026 Fall Season is October 3rd and 4th, 2026

Offers:

• Pumpkin Patch
• Hayrides
• Children’s play space
• Corn Maze
• Picnic Area
• Concessions
• Sunflower Patch

Visit Stewart Farms for wagon rides, farm store, farm animals, honey bee observatory, the SC MAiZE, and a pumpkin patch.
The 2026 fall season opening day: September 26th, 2026
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Nighttime activities include Big Boo: Family-Friendly Haunted Maize and Nighttime Wagon Rides on select dates. While the Big Boo is family-friendly, it is not recommended for children under the age of 6.

2026 Homeschool Day September 28th, 2026

Offers:
Wagon Rides
Farm Store
Farm Animals
Corn Maze
Pumpkin Patch
Homeschool Days

Big Boo (Haunted Maize)
$12 + tax (ages 6 and up)
Dates:  Oct 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31 ONLY
Family friendly, but not recommended for children under 6

Nighttime Wagon Rides
$8 + tax (ages 2 and up)
Under 2: Free
Dates: October 17, 18, 24, 25, 31, and November 1 only
Gates close at 9 PM
Last ride departs at 9:30 PM

Wagon Ride Cost:
$5 + tax for daytime ride
Ages 2 and under: Free

Thompson Family Farms in Campobello offers upick tulips in March and pick your own pumpkins in the fall, a fall cut flower garden, a sunflower maze, photo opportunities, and more in September & October.

Pumpkins are pick-your-own and are precut from the vine in the fields to ensure ripeness.

Spring season hours: Monday – Saturday from 10 am – 6 pm;
Admission: $8 for ages 12 and older. 11 and under free

Fall season hours: closed for Fall 2026

There are also photo opportunities, workshops, a sunflower maze, and picnic areas.

Learn more about Thompson Family Farms in our KA Review about their Three Season of U-pick!

In Hendersonville, this little farm stand has a lot to offer. In addition to a farm store with apples, produce and prepicked pumpkins, kids can enjoy the small field with games and chickens to visit. The field also has tractors to look at and pumpkins.

You’ll see J&M if you’re headed to Linda’s Plants & Shrubs on Chimney Rock Road. Check out the food trucks and make a pit stop for lunch!

J&M also has a patio with a fireplace, outdoor tv, beverages to purchase, and sometimes even food trucks. On the day we visited, they were also doing a wine tasting of local wines.

Located in beautiful Hendersonville with views of the mountains, Pilot Mountain Pears is the only dedicated Asian pear orchard in the area. They have more than 5,000 Asian pear trees. Check the Pilot Mountain Pears Facebook page for current u-pick status before heading up.

Distance from Greenville: About 40 miles (roughly 50 minutes)

2026 Season: Pick your own opens September 4th, 2026

Pet Policy: No pets allowed.

Offers:

• Asian pears – Mid August–Early October
• Bakery
• Picnic area

Pilot Mountain Pears

The only dedicated Asian pear orchard in the area, with mountain views and over 5,000 trees.

Pick Asian Pears at Pilot Mountain Pears →

Greyrock Farms and Green Acres Produce is a local, family owned dairy and produce farm in Woodruff, SC.

Opening Day 2026: TBD
Themed annual corn maze pricing: $8 for large, $5 for mini maze
Ages 2 and under are free

Offers:

• Pumpkins

• Farmstand items such as eggs and meat chickens

• Sunflowers

• Playground

• Two corn mazes:

  • A smaller maze for less walking

  • A larger maze with a more challenging design

Find your perfect pumpkin, other locally-grown produce, dairy goods, and more at Happy Cow Creamery!
They host an annual Pumpkin Festival in late October.

Happy Cow Offers:
Pumpkin patch
Farm stand
Ice Cream
Fresh Milk
Picnic space

Open 50 years, Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard are experts on organizing their orchard for u-pick. They begin their family fun and farm activities in mid-August and invite you to bring a lunch and spend the day at the orchard.

Distance from Greenville: About 40 miles (roughly 50 minutes)

Apple season opening: Opening day is August 15th, 2026

Check their Facebook page for up-to-date info on what’s available for picking.

Pet Policy: Pet-friendly, on leash only. Not allowed in Apple House or wagon ride.

Offers:

• U-pick tulips in Spring
• U-pick Apples in Fall
• Grapes
• Sunflowers
• Farm Store
• Picnic Space
• Corn Maze ($)
• Jump Pads (on weekends) ($)
• Apple Cannon (on weekends) ($)

Stepp’s Orchard

Pick apples, explore a corn maze, and eat pumpkin donuts at this fall favorite.

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