Boyd Family Farm has been operating for over 80 years, a genuinely long-running family operation. The farm uses natural practices (not certified organic, but committed to avoiding synthetic pesticides and following sustainable farming principles). This positioning—working family farm rather than festival destination—shapes what to expect.
The farm’s primary crops are blueberries and raspberries, with pumpkins as a fall seasonal addition. Pre-gathered pumpkins are available year-round (June through December), which is unusual; most farms have concentrated fall seasons. Pick-your-own berries are the primary seasonal draw, and pumpkins likely overlap with those operations in September-October.
The farm emphasizes pick-your-own berries and pumpkins, which means you’re doing the labor (walking fields, picking, carrying) in exchange for fresher, cheaper fruit and a more authentic farm experience. This appeals to families who want hands-on engagement and don’t mind outdoor work. It does not appeal to families with very young kids who can’t pick independently, or to visitors with mobility limitations.
Confirm whether pick-your-own pumpkins are available, or only pre-gathered pumpkins from the farmstand. The distinction is significant.
The farm lists pre-gathered pumpkins available June through December, open 7 days/week 9am-5pm. This unusual year-round availability suggests pumpkins are part of the farm’s permanent retail operation, not a seasonal festival event. You can visit in October for peak freshness and selection, or in November if you’re in the region for Thanksgiving shopping.
Wilmington is in Windham County, in southeastern Vermont’s scenic hill country. The farm is located 4 miles north of Wilmington center on Route 100, a scenic byway. This placement makes it a natural pair with a visit to Wilmington itself (restaurants, shops, galleries), nearby hiking, or exploration of southern Vermont orchards and farms.
The farm’s commitment to natural practices (though not certified organic) appeals to visitors who want to support farms avoiding synthetic chemicals, even if formal organic certification is not in place. This is a signal that the owners care about land stewardship beyond just producing crop.
Pricing for pick-your-own pumpkins, pre-gathered pumpkins, and berries is not published online as of late August. The distinction between pick-your-own and pre-picked availability for pumpkins specifically is also unclear. Call 802-464-5618 to confirm:
Boyd is worth visiting if you want to support a multi-generational family farm with natural farming practices, and you’re comfortable with a working-farm experience rather than a designed festival. The daily hours and year-round pumpkin availability make it accessible without special planning. Pumpkin selection and pricing matter: if pre-gathered pumpkins are pricey and pick-your-own isn’t available, it’s less compelling than dedicated farms.
September and October. The farm is open daily 9am-5pm year-round, including during fall. Early-to-mid October balances good pumpkin availability with leaf color; late October may have picked-over selection.
1-2 hours
Daily operation means no concentrated weekend rush like seasonal patches. Fall weekends will be busier than weekdays, but overall significantly less crowded than dedicated festival farms.
On-farm parking; small farm means limited lots, but traffic is unlikely to overwhelm parking.
Pick-your-own berries and pumpkins require walking and bending. Call 802-464-5618 to confirm accessibility options for visitors with mobility needs.
You want corn mazes, haunted houses, or full-day festival attractions; Boyd is a working pick-your-own farm, not a designed pumpkin patch.
Boyd Family Farm is 4 miles north of Wilmington center on Route 100, a scenic byway through the southern Vermont landscape. Pair with a visit to downtown Wilmington, hiking in the area, or other southern Vermont orchards and farms nearby.
The farm notes 'pre-gathered pumpkins available June through December, open 7 days/week 9am-5pm.' This suggests pumpkins are available year-round, with pick-your-own likely occurring September-October. Call 802-464-5618 to confirm pick-your-own availability.
The farm description says 'pre-gathered pumpkins available' but does not explicitly mention pick-your-own pumpkins. Call to clarify whether pick-your-own pumpkins are offered, or only pre-picked.
The farm lists pick-your-own blueberries and raspberries in season. Call to confirm 2026 berry-picking dates and which berries are available during your intended pumpkin-picking visit.
Pricing was not published on their website as of August 28, 2026. Call 802-464-5618 to confirm.
2026 dates had not been published when we last checked. In past seasons it has run: Daily. Check with the farm before driving out.
Admission pricing was not published when we last checked.
125 East Dover Road, Wilmington, VT 05363, in Windham County. It is one of 9 patches we track in Southern Vermont.
We track 9 patches in Southern Vermont, 1 of which are free to walk into. The farm has not published a gate price, so it cannot be compared on cost — call before you budget.
One caveat worth repeating: this farm had not published its 2026 dates when we last checked, while 5 of the 9 patches we track in Southern Vermont had. Treat any date you see elsewhere as last year's until the farm confirms it.
There are 6 other patches we track in Windham County. All Southern Vermont patches →
Map pin is set to the town centre. Navigate to the street address above, not the pin.
boydfamilyfarm.com
Checked August 2026.