Free admission, 40 pumpkin varieties across 13 acres, and included free hayrides make this a rare low-cost option; no named attractions beyond hayride and maze, so it's best for pumpkin-focused families, not all-day festivals.
No admission fee
Free to walk in. Your spend here is whatever you choose — pumpkins, food, and any paid activities. That makes it a low-risk stop if you are not sure how long the kids will last.
Free admission is increasingly rare in fall pumpkin patches, especially near major markets. Brookfield’s free-entry model means families can browse, choose, and commit to a purchase without gate-price pressure. For budget-conscious families or those uncertain about spending, this removes friction.
You pay for pumpkins, but nothing else stands between you and the field. No admission tax on the experience.
40 different cultivars across 13 acres is substantial diversity—carving pumpkins, pie pumpkins, mini pumpkins, gourds, and decorative shapes. The sheer breadth means most visitors will find what they’re after.
Free hayrides to the patch are included, eliminating a long field walk for families with small children or mobility concerns. The corn maze is part of the experience, though the record does not specify maze size or complexity.
For a farm this size (13 acres), the maze is likely 2-4 acres—moderate complexity, 30-60 minutes to solve depending on family skill and fun-taking.
Monday-Thursday 3pm-6pm is a genuine golden hour. After-school timing, minimal crowds, and still daylight (though fall daylight ends around 6pm). If you can arrange a mid-week visit, this farm is ideal.
Weekends fill up—light on weekend mornings, heavier by midday.
As of 2026, dogs are no longer allowed on the property. This is a dealbreaker for some families; note it before planning.
Fall in Western Maryland means darkness by 6-6:30pm in mid-October. If you visit the 3pm-6pm weekday slot, plan to maze before 5:30pm. If it’s important to avoid darkness (especially for young kids), come earlier or pick a weekend morning.
The record does not specify whether pumpkins are priced per-pound, per-pumpkin, or a flat fee. Call the farm or check brookfieldpumpkins.com to confirm pricing before arrival. This is essential budget information.
Free admission, no-frills families who want 40 pumpkin varieties, no maze frustration, and minimal distractions. If you want food, shopping, premium activities, or all-day entertainment, this is too minimal. If you want pumpkins and a simple afternoon, this is ideal.
Weekdays 3pm-6pm for lighter crowds and after-school hours; weekends 10am-6pm anytime. Columbus Day (October 12) and FCPS day-off (October 26) have 10am-6pm hours.
1.5-2.5 hours including hayride, maze, and pumpkin selection.
Light on weekday afternoons, moderate on weekend mornings, heavy on Saturday-Sunday midday.
Likely unpaved farm lot; muddy in rain.
Hayrides and maze mentioned but mobility details not specified. Call if accessibility is essential.
You want attractions beyond maze and hayride, or you need food/shopping; this farm is pumpkins and gourds, minimal commercial add-ons. Also skip if you want dogs on-site; the farm no longer allows dogs as of 2026.
No; admission is free. You pay only for pumpkins you select.
The record does not specify pumpkin pricing. Call the farm or check brookfieldpumpkins.com.
Yes; free hayrides to the patch are included with your visit.
No; as of 2026, Brookfield Pumpkins no longer allows dogs on-site.
2026 dates had not been published when we last checked. Check with the farm before driving out.
Admission is free. No admission fee
8302 Ramsburg Road, Thurmont, MD 21788, in Frederick County. It is one of 6 patches we track in Western Maryland.
We track 6 patches in Western Maryland, 1 of which are free to walk into. Entry here costs nothing, which puts it in the minority even in a region with several free options.
What sets it apart locally: it has a market, bakery or taproom, which most Western Maryland patches on our list do not.
One caveat worth repeating: this farm had not published its 2026 dates when we last checked, while 1 of the 6 patches we track in Western Maryland had. Treat any date you see elsewhere as last year's until the farm confirms it.
There are 4 other patches we track in Frederick County. All Western Maryland patches →
brookfieldpumpkins.com
Checked August 2026.