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Pittman's Pumpkin Patch

📍 626 Pleasant Hill Road, Hamer, SC 29547🗓 Season dates not yet published for 2026🏷 Pricing TBD

A historic 200-year-old family farm offering traditional pumpkin-patch experience with scenic barns and old trees, but 2026 dates, hours, and pricing are not published—you must confirm operation before visiting.

Pittman's Pumpkin Patch in Hamer, SC

What you get for the price

Included with admission

PumpkinsMumsWheat strawHayDeer cornField accessHistoric barnsOld trees

Pricing not available

Our take

Pittman’s Pumpkin Patch is a gamble—but it may be worth it. The farm has a 200-year history as a family operation and clearly maintains a real property with historic barns and old trees—genuinely appealing for fall photography and rural charm. But the website hasn’t been updated since 2013, and the farm has published zero dates, hours, or pricing for 2026. Before you drive to Hamer, you must call 843.845.2190 and confirm the farm is operating.

What It Offers—If Operating

Pumpkins, mums, wheat straw, hay, and deer corn. The emphasis on field access and the historic property suggests a traditional, low-infrastructure farm experience—not a carnival or multi-activity destination. If you’re seeking unselfconscious, rustic pumpkin-picking with authentic farm atmosphere and genuine agricultural character, this is the target. If you want mazes, rides, play structures, or organized activities, this farm doesn’t deliver that.

The Trust Problem

A 200-year family farm is a strong signal for longevity and authenticity. An outdated website is not. It could mean the farm operates seasonally (picking season only), relies on word-of-mouth and local knowledge, has stopped fall operations entirely, or is simply not web-savvy. There’s no way to know without calling directly.

Why You Must Call Ahead

The record explicitly states that 2026 dates and hours require direct contact. This is not a farm you can show up to on a Saturday morning and expect to find open. Call 843.845.2190 early in September and ask:

  • Is the farm operating a pumpkin patch in 2026?
  • What dates is it open?
  • What are the hours each day?
  • What is the admission or pumpkin cost?
  • Is it U-pick pumpkins or pre-selected only?
  • Are there other activities or just pumpkins and farm products?

Realistic Visit Duration and Experience

If the farm is operating, budget 1–2 hours. Pumpkin selection takes 20–30 minutes if you’re unhurried or browsing sizes. Wandering the property, photographing historic barns and old trees, and chatting with farm staff or other visitors fills the rest. There’s no hayride or maze, so time is your own. Families with very young kids or those needing structured entertainment may find it sparse. Families interested in rural character and photography will find it appealing.

Pee Dee Region Character and Climate

Hamer is deeply rural, inland from the Lowcountry coast, in the red-soil and clay country of the Pee Dee. October weather is mild (low-to-mid 70s daytime, 50s–60s evenings). The lack of nearby major attractions means this is a dedicated farm visit, not part of a multi-stop outing. If you’re interested in rural Pee Dee agriculture, family history, and authentic farm atmosphere, it’s worth the commitment. For a casual pumpkin-grabbing trip from a metro area, it requires more planning and flexibility.

Pricing and Budget

No information is available. Call 843.845.2190 to ask about admission cost and what’s included. Cash-only operations are common in rural areas, so bring cash and confirm when you call. Mums, wheat straw, hay, and deer corn are supplementary farm products, not the core draw.

Photography and Historic Appeal

The farm’s 200-year barns and old trees are the real draw for families interested in rural character and fall photography. If you’re looking for a scenic, low-key farm outing with genuine agricultural atmosphere (not commercial pumpkin entertainment), the historic property has appeal. The lack of crowds, commercial noise, and activity structures makes it quieter and more contemplative than typical pumpkin patches.

Bottom Line

Pittman’s Pumpkin Patch has genuine charm, history, and rural authenticity. But the lack of published information makes it a high-uncertainty visit. If you live in the Dillon County area or have flexibility to confirm details early, it’s worth exploring. If you’re planning a trip from far away or need certainty about operation and hours, pick one of the farms with current, published information instead.

Planning your visit

Best time to go

October if the farm confirms it is operating; historic property and natural scenery suggest fall photography and quiet rural outings are the draw.

How long to budget

1-2 hours

Crowds

Unknown; likely very low due to rural location and minimal online presence.

Parking

Not specified; farm lot.

Strollers and accessibility

Not specified; historic property, field access, and barn tours may have limitations. Call 843.845.2190 to confirm accessibility.

What to bring

  • Closed-toe shoes
  • Sunscreen and hat
  • Water
  • Layers (fall rural areas cool quickly)
  • Cash (farm may be cash-only; confirm when you call)
  • Phone with GPS (rural Pee Dee navigation can be challenging)

How to spend less here

  • Pricing is unknown; budget modestly for a small family farm
  • Mums, wheat straw, hay, and deer corn are seasonal add-ons, not the primary focus
  • This is likely a simpler operation than multi-activity farms; expect lower per-visit cost but simpler amenities

Who it suits

Good for

  • Families seeking rustic, no-frills farm experience
  • Fall and historic-property photography
  • Fall harvest appreciation
  • Repeat regional visitors with flexibility
  • Multigenerational visits to historic places

Skip it if

You need confirmed 2026 dates and hours before planning; the farm's website appears to be 2013 content, making a phone call to 843.845.2190 essential. Or if you want structured activities (mazes, rides, play areas).

Worth pairing with

Hamer is in rural Dillon County, Pee Dee region. No major nearby attractions are listed. Plan this as a dedicated farm visit, not as part of a multi-stop day.

Common questions

Is Pittman's Pumpkin Patch open in 2026?

The farm's website contains 2013 content and has not been updated. Call 843.845.2190 directly to confirm 2026 operation, opening dates, and hours before planning a visit.

What activities are available?

Pumpkin selection, mums, wheat straw, hay, and deer corn are listed. The farm emphasizes field access and the historic property (barns, old trees). No structured mazes, rides, or organized activities are mentioned.

Is it a U-pick patch or pre-picked pumpkins only?

Not specified. Call 843.845.2190 to ask whether you pick from the field or select from pre-harvested pumpkins.

What are the actual hours and which days is it open?

Hours are not published. Call 843.845.2190 in late August or early September to ask when the farm opens, which days it operates, and what time it closes.

When is Pittman's Pumpkin Patch open in 2026?

2026 dates had not been published when we last checked. Check with the farm before driving out.

How much does Pittman's Pumpkin Patch cost?

Admission pricing was not published when we last checked. Pricing not available

Where is Pittman's Pumpkin Patch?

626 Pleasant Hill Road, Hamer, SC 29547, in Dillon County. It is one of 3 patches we track in Pee Dee.

How Pittman's Pumpkin Patch compares in Pee Dee

We track 3 patches in Pee Dee. 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 1 of the 3 patches we track in Pee Dee had. Treat any date you see elsewhere as last year's until the farm confirms it.

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Quick facts

SeasonSeason dates not yet published for 2026
Days openNot published
HoursNot published
AdmissionNot published
CountyDillon County
RegionPee Dee

Sources

pittmanspumpkinpatch.com · agriculture.sc.gov

Checked August 2026.