A straightforward operation with all-inclusive $6-per-person pricing (includes tractor wagon ride and pumpkin); features Creole pumpkin varieties alongside standard orange; small-town character in a River Road location.
$6 per person includes tractor wagon ride and pumpkin
Rough cost for a family of four: about $24.00 in admission alone at the posted starting rate, before pumpkins, food, parking or any add-on listed above. Most families end up well north of that once they are through the gate.
At $6 per person—including tractor wagon ride and pumpkin—Montz Pumpkin Patch is the most transparent and lowest-cost operation in the Louisiana dataset. No surprise add-ons, no separate activity charges. What you pay is what you get.
For a family of four, the entire experience costs $24. That simplicity is rare.
The operation is straightforward: you arrive Saturday or Sunday between 9am–4pm, board a tractor-pulled wagon when it departs on the hour (9am, 10am, 11am, etc.), take a ride through the property, then select and take home a pumpkin.
No maze, no hayride duration uncertainty, no layered activities. One clear experience in ~1 hour total.
Research notes mention “Creole pumpkins” alongside standard orange varieties. Creole pumpkins are varieties traditionally grown and used in Louisiana Creole cuisine; they may differ in shape, color, size, or growing practice from pumpkins you’d find elsewhere.
If you’re interested in authentic regional produce or want a pumpkin for cooking (not just decoration), this variety availability matters. Call 985-652-3672 to ask what Creole varieties are available during your visit; selection may vary by week.
Wagons depart on the hour (9am, 10am, 11am, etc.) through 4pm. No reservation required; you board when your scheduled wagon leaves. Arriving at 10:15am means you wait for the 11am departure; arriving at 9:45am means you wait for the 10am departure.
To minimize wait time, arrive just before or just after an hour mark. 9:15am and 3:15pm typically see shorter waits than 10:30am or 2:30pm.
Montz is a small community in St. John the Baptist Parish, located on River Road (LA Highway 44)—a historic corridor with plantation homes, riverside dining, and cultural attractions. Combining a patch visit with River Road touring creates a full half-day outing.
The farm’s setting is genuine countryside, not a commercial farm district. Parking is farm lot (likely unpaved). Facilities are basic but functional; expect rural infrastructure, not urban amenities.
The farm is open Saturday and Sunday 9am–4pm only. No weekday access, no extended hours. This constrains flexibility for working families but concentrates weekend demand predictably.
Early October (first three weekends) see larger pumpkin selection and smaller crowds than late October. If scheduling allows, visit by mid-October.
Payment methods are not published. The farm likely accepts cash; verify by calling 985-652-3672 whether cards are accepted or if cash-only is required. The straightforward pricing ($6 per person) suggests a simple, low-overhead operation that may lean toward cash.
Bring comfortable shoes (farm ground for pumpkin selection), hand sanitizer (wagon is shared vehicle), and water. October in coastal Louisiana is still warm (75–85°F) with humidity; shade is minimal.
This is the lowest-price, simplest operation in the dataset. If you want an efficient, predictable, budget-friendly pumpkin visit with a traditional wagon ride, Montz delivers. If you want games, mazes, animals, or extended activities, look elsewhere.
Weekends in October (Sat–Sun 9am–4pm; tractor wagons leave hourly, so arrive within that window; early October means better pumpkin selection).
1–1.5 hours (tractor ride plus pumpkin selection in one cohesive experience)
Small-town operation, limited to weekends 9am–4pm (8-hour window). Popular times are 10am–2pm; arriving at 9:15am or 3pm typically means shorter waits.
Rural farm lot, likely unpaved or gravel.
Tractor wagon rides raise accessibility questions. Call 985-652-3672 to confirm ADA accommodations, wagon accessibility, and pumpkin-selection accessibility.
You want weekday access (weekends only); you want corn maze or additional activities (pumpkin + wagon ride only); you prefer orange pumpkins exclusively.
River Road (LA Highway 44) is a historic corridor between Montz and New Orleans with plantation homes, museums, and riverside restaurants. Combine patch visit with scenic drive and dining.
Per research notes: '$6 per person includes tractor wagon ride and pumpkin selection.' This is all-inclusive; no additional costs beyond the $6 per-person fee.
Creole varieties are pumpkins grown and traditionally used in Louisiana Creole cuisine; they may be different shapes, colors, or sizes than standard orange pumpkins. Call 985-652-3672 to ask what Creole varieties are available when you visit.
Research notes state 'wagon ride departs on hourly schedule.' Arrive 9am–4pm on a weekend; wagons leave on the hour (9am, 10am, 11am, etc.). No reservation needed; board when your wagon departs.
Duration not specified; likely 20–30 minutes typical for pumpkin-patch wagon rides. Call 985-652-3672 to confirm.
September 19 – October 31, 2026. Sat-Sun. Hours: Sat-Sun 9am-4pm.
Admission starts at $6 per person. $6 per person includes tractor wagon ride and pumpkin
17834 River Road, Montz, LA 70068, in St. John the Baptist Parish. It is one of 5 patches we track in New Orleans Region.
We track 5 patches in New Orleans Region. At $6 a head this one sits right on the regional median of $6.
Its season runs about 43 days against a regional average of 35, so it is a notably longer window than most of its neighbours, which takes the pressure off picking a weekend.
montz-pumpkin-farm.edan.io · pumpkinpatchesandmore.org
Checked August 2026.