Bishop's Pumpkin Farm
Pumpkin patch · Wheatland · California
A Wheatland farm built around a u-pick pumpkin field big enough that most families ride the farm train just to get across it, plus a corn maze, carousel, and petting zoo for the younger kids. It opens for a preview weekend in late August, then runs daily from early September through mid November, about 40 minutes north of Sacramento.
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Plan your visit
Bonus weekend Aug 28-30 (Fri 11am-8pm, Sat-Sun 9am-8pm); daily Sept 4-Nov 15
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: November 17–November 21
Color builds from November 1 · mostly bare by December 11
Sampled at Bishop's Pumpkin Farm’s own coordinates and elevation (25 m) rather than a regional average.
74 weather points cover California, and the model shifts their answer 3 days later, which is what it takes to match 3 published peak dates from monocounty.org and explorefall.com. This year's weather has the peak running 1 day later than a normal year. How the forecast works
When to go to Bishop's Pumpkin Farm
The color window runs about 27 days, holding until around November 28. Against California overall, that is 3 days later. Height explains the gap, since this sits at 82 ft.
From Sacramento it is about 29 mi, close enough for a morning drive.
Bishop's Pumpkin Farm on the map
Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of California, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.
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Frequently asked
- When is Bishop's Pumpkin Farm open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Aug 28 – Nov 15. Bonus weekend Aug 28-30 (Fri 11am-8pm, Sat-Sun 9am-8pm); daily Sept 4-Nov 15. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Bishop's Pumpkin Farm peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for November 17–November 21 (best estimate November 19). Color starts around November 1 and is mostly bare by December 11.
- How do I get to Bishop's Pumpkin Farm?
- Bishop's Pumpkin Farm is in Wheatland. The closest city is Sacramento, about 29 mi away. It's part of California's fall lineup.
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