Grover Pumpkin Festival
Grover, NC · about 34 mi from Charlotte
At a glance
- Address
- Main Street, Grover, NC 28073
- Activities
- 🎃 Pumpkins
- Phone
- (704) 300-2895
- Website
- groverpumpkinfestival.com/gpf/events/corn-maze
- Typical season
- Sep to Oct (pumpkins, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Charlotte, about 34 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- [email protected]
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- County
- Cleveland County, NC
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 8a
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
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- EV charger 4.4 mi
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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 62°F, lows around 34°F, about 3.4 in of rain, 10.2 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 20
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 24
- ☀️ Frost-free season186 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone8a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Ninety Nine Is, SC station (10.3 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
- PumpkinsSep to Oct
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Look at the farm website: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Boots that can get muddy
- A wagon or sturdy bag for heavy pumpkins, if allowed
- Hand wipes
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Look for an even, deep color, a hard rind your fingernail cannot dent, and a dry, firm stem.
- How to pick
Cut the vine with pruners and leave 3 to 4 inches of stem. Carry pumpkins from underneath, never by the stem.
- Best time to go
Late September to mid October for the best selection. Go after a few dry days; patches get muddy after rain.
- Keep it fresh
Uncarved pumpkins last 2 to 3 months in a cool, dry spot. Carved ones last about a week.
Farm country: Cleveland County
Cleveland County had 872 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 66 sold food straight to the public and 12 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 2 acres of pumpkins
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about Grover Pumpkin Festival
Is Grover Pumpkin Festival open today?
We do not track live hours. Check the farm website before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Grover Pumpkin Festival?
Pumpkins typically run Sep to Oct in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Grover Pumpkin Festival?
The listing gives the address as Main Street, Grover, NC 28073. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Grover Pumpkin Festival?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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