An October-only operation with u-pick pumpkins, a straw maze (a simpler alternative to corn mazes), hayrides, and weekend entertainment — minimal data on hours, pricing, and entertainment details.
Stiles Pumpkin Farm is an October-only operation in the Eastern Panhandle (Charles Town, Jefferson County, near the Virginia border). The core experience is u-pick pumpkins, a straw-bale maze, and hayrides. “Weekend entertainment” is mentioned in the record but not detailed — that could mean live music, face painting, pumpkin painting, or something else entirely. You will need to call to find out.
The October-only calendar is a real feature for visitors who want a specifically fall-rooted outing. If you are planning to start your pumpkin-patch season in September, Stiles is not your stop. If you are timing an October trip and want a more intimate farm experience (compared to massive festivals), the limited season might appeal.
A straw-bale maze is a differentiation from the corn mazes that dominate the landscape. Straw bales are softer, shorter, and less maze-like than towering corn stalks — it is simpler terrain, better for toddlers and families who find a full corn maze too ambitious or frustrating. If your kids are 3–6, a straw maze is often a better fit than a corn maze. The farm offers this as an alternative, which is thoughtful.
The record mentions “weekend entertainment” but provides no detail. Is this live music, a performer, games, or something else? This is exactly the kind of gap that a phone call solves. Call 304-725-6026 and ask specifically what weekend entertainment entails, whether it is available on all Saturdays/Sundays, and whether there is a separate cost.
Hours are not published. Pricing is not published. Entertainment specifics are not published. This is not a criticism of the farm — many smaller operations prioritize word-of-mouth over detailed websites — but it is a real planning obstacle. A quick call (304-725-6026) removes most unknowns.
Late October in West Virginia means potential rain, mud, and cool-to-cold temperatures. Layers are essential. The narrow roads through the Jefferson County hills (near Harpers Ferry and Charles Town) can slow travel times compared to straight-line distance, so budget extra driving time if you are traveling from a distance.
The October 31 closing means this is primarily a Halloween-season venue. If you are visiting October 20–31, you are in the peak window. Early October is quieter.
Call 304-725-6026 to confirm 2026 opening date, hours, admission cost, u-pick pricing, hayride rates, and what “weekend entertainment” actually includes. Once you have those details, the farm is a solid choice for a smaller-scale, u-pick-focused October outing.
October 1 to October 31, 2026 only. Hours are not published; call 304-725-6026 to confirm. Assume a standard 10am–5pm or 10am–6pm window based on regional norms, but verify before driving. Weekday visits are likely quieter than Saturdays and Sundays.
Two to three hours for u-pick pumpkins, the straw maze, and a hayride.
October-only operation means compressed demand. Early October and late October (closer to Halloween) will have different crowd dynamics. Weekdays are predictably lighter than weekends.
Not published. Assume farm parking; muddy conditions possible after October rain.
Not specified. Call 304-725-6026.
You need activities beyond u-pick pumpkins, straw maze, and hayrides; 'weekend entertainment' is mentioned but not detailed. Also skip if you need fall activities in September; this farm operates October only.
No. The farm operates October only (October 1–31). If you want fall activities before October, look elsewhere.
Pick-your-own pumpkins, a straw maze, hayrides, and weekend entertainment (details not published). Call 304-725-6026 to confirm.
Hours are not published online. Call 304-725-6026 to confirm daily hours before visiting.
October 1 – October 31, 2026. October only.
Admission pricing was not published when we last checked.
Route 2, Box 98, Kabletown Road, Charles Town, WV 25414, in Jefferson County. It is one of 17 patches we track in West Virginia.
We track 17 patches in West Virginia, 2 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.
Its season runs about 31 days against a regional average of 42, so it is a shorter window than most of its neighbours — miss it and the nearest alternatives will still be open.
What sets it apart locally: it has u-pick fields, which most West Virginia patches on our list do not.
There are 6 other patches we track in Jefferson County. All West Virginia patches →
Map pin is set to the town centre. Navigate to the street address above, not the pin.
Checked August 2026.