Pumpkin Pickin' Paradise
Milliken, CO · about 38 mi from Denver
At a glance
- Address
- 000 Road 52 And highway 257, Milliken, CO 80543
- Activities
- 🎃 Pumpkins
- Phone
- (970) 587-5751
- Typical season
- Sep to Oct (pumpkins, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Denver, about 38 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- County
- Weld County, CO
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 5b
- 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.
Make a day of it
- Public restroom 2.9 mi
- Playground 2.8 mi
- Picnic area 4.6 mi
- Gas station Cenex 2.3 mi
- EV charger Tesla Supercharger 6.4 mi
- 18 places to eat within 5 mi Goober's Ice Cream, Pellican Joe's Pizza, Wing Shack
Farmers markets nearby
- Greeley Winter Farmers' Market Greeley · 10.2 mi
- Greeley Farmers Market Greeley · 10.4 mi · takes SNAP
- Loveland East Farmers Market at Jax Loveland · 10.7 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Dottie's Garden 10 mi
- Star View Farm 12.7 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 54°F, lows around 26°F, about 0.7 in of rain, 9.8 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMay 2
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 8
- ☀️ Frost-free season159 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone5b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Greeley Unc, CO station (9.4 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. Call the farm: 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: Weld County
Weld County had 3,881 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 230 sold food straight to the public and 44 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 410 acres of pumpkins #3 of 21 counties in CO
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.
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Questions about Pumpkin Pickin' Paradise
Is Pumpkin Pickin' Paradise open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (970) 587-5751 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Pumpkin Pickin' Paradise?
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 Pumpkin Pickin' Paradise?
The listing gives the address as 000 Road 52 And highway 257, Milliken, CO 80543. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Pumpkin Pickin' Paradise?
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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