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.

Best for: Richmond families after a straightforward pick-your-own trip

Don’t miss

  • Pumpkin picking in the field
  • Farm market open daily
  • Farming the same land since 1902

Plan your visit

2026 dates not confirmed This one runs a season rather than opening year-round. We last checked on August 20, 2026, and they hadn't posted a full 2026 window yet. Check the website before setting out.

2026 Forecast

Color nearby peaks: October 24–October 28

Color builds from October 18 · mostly bare by November 18

Color starts: October 18Peak: October 26Bare: November 18AugustDecember

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 6 days earlier. How the forecast works

When to go to Hanover Vegetable Farm

Good color holds through about November 4, giving you roughly 17 days from the first turn to past peak. That runs roughly 4 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 24–October 28 (best estimate October 26). Color starts around October 18 and is mostly bare by November 18.
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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