Looking for the best pumpkin patch near Northwest Florida? Check out Alpin Farms, Dothan Alabama!
The one thing that I miss the most about fall is pumpkin patches. In Panama City, we don't really have anything near us that is exactly what I'm used to. When the girls were little we used to go visit family in central Alabama and visit a huge pumpkin patch, complete with a tractor ride to the patch, large hay bails to climb, and pony rides. Here, pumpkin patches consist of piles of pumpkins laid out across the ground, already picked from the vine and trucked in. That's ok, if you have never been to a real pumpkin patch. Disappointing for those of us who know what a pumpkin patch actually looks like.
Several years ago I went on a search for a pumpkin patch that was within driving distance to us. We went to one about 45 minutes from here in Seaside that was less than stellar. It may have been the first year it had opened, I don't know, but it was disappointing to say the least. They didn't have many pumpkins to choose from, and that was about it. A horse here and there, but nothing that would get us in the fall mood. Nothing that screamed October.
The year after that I went searching online again. <---- I was determined to find something equivalent to what we were used to going to every October. I found a place called Aplin Farms. Located in Dothan, a good hour and a half away, depending on the traffic. I checked them out on Facebook, and the pictures showed me exactly what I had hoped to see. A real farm. A real pumpkin patch that you can ride a tractor to the patch and pick those bad boys from the vine! It was set. This is where we were going to go.
Aplin Farms has been a four generation family owned and operated since 1952. They do more than just host a pumpkin patch with fun every year. Throughout the different seasons you will find all sorts of vegetables. You can buy them already picked, or you can pick them yourself!
We drove up, and much to our surprise it was better than what we had thought. There was the ride to the patch, there were sunflower fields, corn mazes, an animal petting area, bounce houses (although none of us bounced), and large hay bails painted to look like different animals.
We knew that this was where we were going to go every year for our pumpkin patch fix!
Just a little heads up the first two years, using the GPS, we were completely lost. My advice, get the directions from Google and print them out. This way you won't be lost driving in the country for what seemed like forever. The prices are super reasonable, they start at $1 and go to $12. Pumpkins range in size from small to up to 30 pounds!
All opinions are my own, these are our honest reviews. We were in no way compensated for this post.
Terri Steffes says
Love a good farm, especially if it is a working one with real grown veggies and fruits. We have a few around where I live and we visit them every time they are open to us!
Karen says
I am SO all about pumpkin patches and all that goes with it. This looks like a fabulous farm and one that I would want to visit on the regular!
Jessi says
It looks like y'all had so much fun! We don't have anything where I live that compares to the pumpink patches we had in NC either.
Angela Tolsma says
I am finally living in a state that does pumpkin patches like you described, they are so wonderful!! That is so awesome you found a place better than you were expecting!
Di Hickman says
Looks like you guys had fun at the farm! I gotta say that spider looks like ba-bomb from Super Mario (minus the legs). Had to do a double take!
Angela says
I absolutely love your pictures. They really tell a story. I saw the ones from the aquarium as well and I'm in love (The one with the turtle is my favourite!) In this post I would say my favourite is the one with you and your girl with the sunflowers as a background
Debra says
Look at all those amazing sunflowers they are so pretty, I would love to walk in a field of sunflowers.
Rimsha says
Farms can be so much fun! I love the animals and the fruits and veggies and eating fresh. It seems like you guys had a great time, such lovely photos 🙂
Heather (Brie Brie Blooms) says
Those flowers are stunning! Living in Arizona we rarely get to experience a real farm when we're picking pumpkins. Maybe this will be the year!
Melissa says
It is great when you have a favorite thing and then find it again, it looks a lot like the pumpkin patch around here.
The food and drink that was trending.looked amazing.
Belle says
This looks like an awesome place and it does sound like you had a great time. I wish we live Aplin Farms so we can visit too.
Belle | One Awesome Momma
Dawn McAlexander says
Awww, the little goats are so cute! That's what I love about going to a farm, all the animals. I would really love to see them for myself up close and personal.
Heather says
That pumpkin patch looks fantastic! You are making me wish October was here again. Last year I kept wishing to go to a pumpkin patch and never did. This year I must make a point to do so!
Kristin says
I love taking the kiddos to strawberry patches, organic farms, pumpkin patches you name it. It's such a fun experience for all. The one you visited looks amazing!
Ashley LaMar says
Sounds like such a great place! I know what you mean about pumpkin patches though. Back home in WV real farms are everywhere but in Atlanta I don't have anything that can even come close.
Nikki Arnold says
This place looks so much fun! I love petting zoos and places where kids can have a wonderful experience outdoors in the fall.
Roxanne says
This looks like an amazing little farm! I have a friend that just moved to Dothan. I will have to share this with her.
Rachel says
That place looks so cute! My kids are afraid of animals right now but I'd make them go anyways.
Jalisa says
Love farms in the fall. We have always try and visit at least one every fall. This must have been so fun.
Sara says
Y'all look like you had a great time at the farm! When Falls comes around, I might make an effort to visit one this year
Kiwi says
i never heard of this place. Looks like your family had a really great interactive time at Aplin Farms