A very small, perfectly-rated u-pick patch with afternoon-to-evening hours in northeastern Minnesota; call ahead to confirm details before visiting.
Jerry’s Pumpkin Patch in Sturgeon Lake has a perfect 5.0-star rating across just 7 reviews. That’s the smallest review base in this entire batch—it reflects an extremely small, local, word-of-mouth operation. The perfect rating is impressive, but the tiny sample size means this is a place locals know and love, not a destination with broad traffic.
Sturgeon Lake is in Pine County in northeastern Minnesota, close to the Lake Superior region and far from metro population centers. This farm serves local and regional traffic, not metro-wide visitors.
No hours are listed. No website. No 2026 dates. No pricing. This is a farm operating at minimal digital profile—a real obstacle for planning a visit.
Before you drive to Sturgeon Lake, call 612-804-9593 and ask:
This is non-negotiable. Five minutes of phone time prevents a wasted drive to a remote location.
The 3-7pm operating hours are afternoon-to-evening, suited for after-school or after-work visits. But daylight is the constraint.
Early October: Sunset is around 6:15pm. You have roughly 3 hours of solid daylight (3-6pm), then the final hour (6-7pm) in twilight.
Late October (especially after daylight saving time ends in early November): Sunset is around 5:30pm. You have only 2-2.5 hours of good daylight, then the final 1-1.5 hours in darkness.
Strategy: Arrive at 3-4pm to maximize daylight for field picking. Visiting at 6pm means picking pumpkins in dimness—not ideal.
Sturgeon Lake is at 46.4°N latitude in northeastern Minnesota, the northeast corner of the state near Lake Superior. Fall arrives noticeably earlier here than in the Twin Cities. The first hard frost often comes by mid-October; by late October, field conditions may be severely compromised.
Early October (first two weeks) is optimal: best selection, longest operating window, lowest frost risk.
Late October carries real risk. Don’t visit late October without calling ahead to confirm that the farm is still operating and the field is productive.
Jerry’s Pumpkin Patch appeals to visitors who:
For metro residents, the drive (3+ hours) and minimal information create significant planning friction. For Lake Superior visitors or northeastern Minnesota residents, this is a convenient, highly-rated option.
Pricing is not published. Call 612-804-9593 to confirm admission and pumpkin-pricing structure before budgeting your visit.
Sturgeon Lake is remote agricultural land in Pine County. Parking is likely unpaved or gravel. The farm’s minimal profile suggests a straightforward, old-school operation.
Northeastern Minnesota October weather is cool and variable. 3pm temperatures are mild (low 50s); by 7pm, you’re in the low 40s or cooler. Layering is essential. After rain, farm ground becomes muddy quickly. Bring sturdy shoes.
Daylight fades fast—plan accordingly. The final hour of operation (6-7pm) is dim, especially late in the season.
Call 612-804-9593 and ask:
The perfect rating is real, but the tiny review base and remote location mean this farm is best for northeastern Minnesota residents or Lake Superior visitors. Metro residents should evaluate distance and planning effort carefully.
Early-to-mid October, late afternoon (3-5pm). The 3-7pm window suits after-school or after-work visits, but northeastern Minnesota frosts early—late October visits require confirming field conditions. Sunset around 6:15pm in early October (5:30pm by late October) means late arrivals get diminishing daylight.
1.5-2 hours
Extremely light; 7 reviews represent a very small, local operation. This is about as low-traffic as a pumpkin patch gets. Weekday afternoons are quieter than weekend evenings.
Agricultural setting, likely unpaved or gravel. Sturgeon Lake is in Pine County near Lake Superior; confirm recent rain hasn't created muddy conditions.
Not specified. Call 612-804-9593 to discuss.
You need morning/midday hours or extensive pre-visit information—this farm operates 3-7pm only and has minimal online presence. You want entertainment beyond u-pick.
Sturgeon Lake is in Pine County in northeastern Minnesota, near Lake Superior. This is remote from metro area and other attractions. Works best as a simple outing for local residents or Lake Superior visitors rather than a metro day trip.
Aim for 3-4pm arrival to maximize daylight (sunset ~6:15pm in early October, ~5:30pm by late October). The final hour (6-7pm) gets dim for field picking. If you arrive at 6pm, you're working in twilight.
No. Only 7 reviews and a phone number (612-804-9593) are available; no website, no hours, no dates published. This is an extremely small, local operation. Call to ask questions; that's your best source.
2026 dates have not been published as of late August. Call 612-804-9593 to ask when they plan to open and close. Northeastern Minnesota farms typically start late September or very early October.
2026 dates had not been published when we last checked. Check with the farm before driving out.
Admission pricing was not published when we last checked.
92059 Walczak Rd, Sturgeon Lake, MN 55783, in Pine County. It is one of 4 patches we track in Northern Minnesota.
We track 4 patches in Northern Minnesota. 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 0 of the 4 patches we track in Northern Minnesota had. Treat any date you see elsewhere as last year's until the farm confirms it.
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Checked August 2026.