Top locations for autumn festivities

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UK students participate in the third annual pumpkin carving contest at Commons Market Wednesday evening. Photo by Scott Hannigan

By Sarah Brookbank

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For those looking to get into the full swing of the fall season, here is a list of the top choices for pumpkin picking and other fun fall activities in the area.

Evan’s Orchard & Cider Mill

180 Stone Road

Georgetown, Ky

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Evan’s Orchard is the place to go for pumpkin and apple picking. They have a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, a gift show and play areas. They even make their own cider!

Bi-Water Farm

877 Cincinnati Road

Georgetown, Ky

http://biwaterfarm.com/fall/

Petting zoos, corn mazes and hayrides galore! Bi-Water Farm sells jams and jellies, fudge and baked goods in their market.

Devine’s Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch

623 Talmage-Mayo Road

Harrodsburg, Ky

http://www.devinescornmaze.com/

Devine’s calling card is their corn maze, but their pumpkin patch and market are also open. Their farm even has zip-lines where you can race your friends. Devine’s also turns their corn maze into a ‘field of terror’ on Halloween weekend.

 

Botanica

6327 Old Richmond Road

Lexington, Ky

http://www.botanicaky.com/Pumpkin-Patch-Lexington-KY.html

Botanica is another pumpkin patch and corn maze duo. Their market has pumpkins, corn, mums and fall decorations. They also offer a petting zoo and you could win UK basketball tickets while going through the corn maze!

 

Happy Jack’s Pumpkin Farm

966 Hickman Hill Rd

Frankfort, Ky

https://www.facebook.com/Happy-Jacks-Pumpkin-Farm-121260991222702/timeline/

Happy Jack’s Pumpkin Farm is a classic place to get your pumpkin picking on. They offer a pumpkin patch and hayrides and are are nestled in the hills of Frankfort near Elkhorn Creek.

Lexington Farmer’s Market

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Lexington, Ky

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While the Farmer’s Market isn’t your standard pumpkin patch, with their variety of vendors, finding pumpkins, apple cider and fall fruits won’t be hard.