Pumpkin Season is Upon Us: From the Farm Field to the Table at Cuff Farms in Hortonville

Fall is a perfect time to explore the local farms that have busily been caring for crops and livestock all spring and summer long so that we can enjoy the earth’s bounty in this harvest season! If you’re looking for a fun family pumpkin patch visit, Cuff Farms outside of Hortonville is worth the short drive for hours of exploring, playing, and taking a closer look at what it takes to bring our food from the field to the table.

Cuff Farms Pumpkin Season

Address: N229 Ledge Rd Hill Rd, Hortonville
What: Cuff Farms is a generational family farm that produces various field crops, pumpkins, grounds, and strawberries each growing season. They also raise and sell pastured pork & poultry and have started offering farm-to-table events and products! They are open to the public during strawberry picking, pumpkin picking, and other events throughout the year.
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2022 Pumpkin Season Hours: The season begins on Saturday, September 24th and goes through October 23rd. Saturday, October 29 and Sunday, October 30 are tentative.
- Thursday through Friday: 1 pm – 6 pm
- Saturday through Sunday: 10 am – 6 pm.
Pricing: A ticket is required to ride the pumpkin wagon out to the field and pick one large pumpkin, one mini pumpkin, two pieces of colored corn, and one gourd — current pricing. The entrance to the farm and large play area is FREE.
Note: No pets allowed. Make sure to check their Facebook page for updates on daily openings and when the season will end.
Fall Activities Available: hay wagon ride to the pumpkin patch for picking, corn maze, large outdoor play area, and an indoor play area including corn box (think sandbox) all FREE.
Fall Food & Decorations Available: Canned goods, treats, and other food available inside the farm shed. You can also purchase pre-picked pumpkins, gourds, and other natural fall decorations in the shed.
Pro Tips for Exploring the Farm with Children: Make sure to dress for the weather, including rain gear, clothes/boots that can get muddy, and sunscreen/bug spray as needed. A change of footwear/clothes is a great idea. We recommend baby-wearing as you roam the farm and ride on the hay wagon to the pumpkin field.

Other Notables At Cuff Farms

Pastured Meats: The Cuff family raises pasture pork and chicken for purchase by the public. Check out their website for ordering information.
Farm Events: Periodic farm-to-table public events, such as wood fire pizza nights, hog roasts, and chicken dinners, are a great way to get in touch with where and how your food is sourced. They even offer some of these during their pumpkin season open hours!
Strawberry Season: Cuff Farms plans to open in June 2022 for their 50^th season of you-pick (and pre-picked) chemical-free strawberries!

pick your own berries strawberries — Strawberry picking in June at Cuff Farms

Nearby Things to Do

Mosquito Hill Nature Center, N3880 Rogers Road, New London, Wisconsin
- Three miles of trails with scenic views atop Mosquito Hill and an educational nature center with hands-on exploration and activities.
Black Otter Lake, Hortonville, Wisconsin
- An excellent spot for a kayak or canoe paddle, fishing, and a playground. The boat dock is ADA accessible.
Bauers Apple Shed, W7763 Wisconsin Ave, Hortonville, Wisconsin
- Nearby orchard which features apple picking and a store room with apples, honey, maple syrup, apple syrup, and jams. Round out your fall farm produce day with an apple orchard visit as well!

Nearby Coffee/Breakfast and Dinner Stops

Alley Cat Coffeehouse, 213 W Main Street, Hortonville, Wisconsin
- Fresh bakery, coffee, and take and bake pizzas from scratch all in downtown Hortonville.
Donaldson’s Gourmet and Gift, 300 S Nash Street, Hortonville, Wisconsin
- Breakfast, lunch, and a cute gift shop all in one. Our two-year-old loved the Cookie Monster donut!
Familiar Grounds, 206 N Pearl Street, New London, Wisconsin
- Kick back and enjoy your cup o’ joe and a fresh-made breakfast sandwich while your kids busy themselves in the pretend kitchen and play area.
Black Otter Supper Club, 503 S Nash Street, Hortonville, Wisconsin
- A Hortonville hot spot but worth the wait, this charming Wisconsin supper club will not disappoint. And, the salad bar!
The Meat Block LLC, N1739 Lily of Valley Drive, Greenville, Wisconsin
- Stop in and grab all of the essentials, including cuts of elite beef steaks, for a backyard barbecue back at home.

Looking for more opportunities for family fun in the greater Hortonville area? Check out our guides for New London Murals and Exploring the Area West of the Fox Cities for everything you need to know!

Rebecca Reitz

Rebecca Reitz is an occupational therapist and mama with a passion for helping people live more fully in every life stage. She is blessed by her current role as a wife and mom to three little ones who warm her heart with their sweet songs, prolific artwork, and bringing her a beloved stuffy when she’s feeling blue. When she’s not momming, she enjoys a good ol' Wisconsin supper club date night, a hike in the woods, kayaking the Chain ‘O Lakes, bonfires with friends, crafting, and eating street tacos. Finding beauty, creating, adventure, learning, nature, and forming strong relationships are values that weave throughout her writing.

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