Hanover Vegetable Farm
Pumpkin patch · Ashland · Virginia
A Hanover County farm north of Richmond that has been selling produce since 1902 and opens its pumpkin field each autumn. Through the peak season the farm is open every day 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., shifting to Monday-Saturday hours from early November.
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Plan your visit
Color nearby peaks: October 28–November 1
Color builds from October 17 · mostly bare by November 22
Sampled at Hanover Vegetable Farm’s own coordinates and elevation (97 m) rather than a regional average.
16 weather points cover Virginia, and the model shifts their answer 4 days earlier, which is what it takes to match 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. Against Virginia's own climatology, the 2026 weather puts the peak 4 days earlier. How the forecast works
When to go to Hanover Vegetable Farm
Good color holds through about November 8, giving you roughly 22 days from the first turn to past peak. That runs roughly 6 days later than the rest of Virginia.
It sits inside Richmond, so you can fit it into an afternoon. The venue has not posted 2026 dates yet. Check their site before you go.
Hanover Vegetable Farm on the map
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Frequently asked
- When does Hanover Vegetable Farm peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 28–November 1 (best estimate October 30). Color starts around October 17 and is mostly bare by November 22.
- How do I get to Hanover Vegetable Farm?
- Hanover Vegetable Farm is in Ashland. The closest city is Richmond, about 16 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of Virginia's fall lineup.
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