Dean's Farm Market
Farm · Wilson · North Carolina
A farm market and kitchen east of Raleigh in Wilson, where fall brings hayrides around the property and a free pumpkin for every paying rider. The market sells the farm's own produce alongside prepared food from its kitchen, an easy stop on the way toward the coastal plain's later color.
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Color nearby peaks: November 10–November 14
Color builds from November 3 · mostly bare by December 5
Sampled at Dean's Farm Market’s own coordinates and elevation (36 m) rather than a regional average.
This window comes from 25 weather points across North Carolina, nudged 6 days later to match 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com and almanac.com. North Carolina is running 7 days earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works
When to go to Dean's Farm Market
Good color holds through about November 21, giving you roughly 18 days from the first turn to past peak. Against North Carolina overall, that is 1 day later.
From Raleigh it is about 37 mi, close enough for a morning drive.
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Frequently asked
- When does Dean's Farm Market peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for November 10–November 14 (best estimate November 12). Color starts around November 3 and is mostly bare by December 5.
- How do I get to Dean's Farm Market?
- Dean's Farm Market is in Wilson. The closest city is Raleigh, about 37 mi away. It's part of North Carolina's fall lineup.
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