A 16-year-old family farm specializing in u-pick pumpkins and pre-picked options, with school tours available, located in North Alabama between Albertville and Geraldine, but operating hours and admission pricing are not published online.
Talleys Fruit Farm has been operating since 2008, focused on u-pick and family farming. The core offering is straightforward: u-pick pumpkins (you pick from the field) and pre-picked options (you select from those already harvested). The farm also grows 200+ fruit and vegetable varieties and sells at local farmers markets (Madison City Farmers Market and Downtown Albertville Farmers Market), so it is a working operation, not an entertainment venue.
The season is confirmed at September 25 through October 31, 2026, which is a clear date window. Operating hours are not published, so calling 256-303-8888 before your visit is necessary.
The farm’s location is in Crossville, DeKalb County, in North Alabama, positioned between Albertville and Geraldine on scenic Highway 75. The landscape alone makes the area worth exploring if you have flexibility to extend a visit.
Do not arrive expecting elaborate attractions. The draw here is the picking experience itself — walking the field, selecting pumpkins, and carrying them yourself. That appeals to families who value direct participation over entertainment passivity, and to kids who want to participate in the harvest process.
If you do not want to walk fields or your schedule is tight, pre-picked pumpkins are available. This model lets you quick-shop or engage in the picking experience, depending on your energy and interest.
The farm facilitates school group visits, suggesting it is set up for educational programming. That positioning implies the operation is managed and thoughtful about agricultural education.
Hours are not published online. Call 256-303-8888 before driving from Albertville or surrounding areas. A quick phone call removes the uncertainty and confirms whether the farm is open at your intended time.
Crossville is in North Alabama, where September is warm but materially cooler than central or south Alabama. October is genuinely pleasant — good fall weather by regional standards. If you can shift your visit to mid-to-late October, you get both comfortable temperatures and the full peak season.
Talleys is not a theme park or amusement venue. It is a working farm producing 200+ varieties and selling at farmers markets. That working-farm identity is the core appeal: you are supporting real agriculture, not visiting a entertainment property.
U-pick requires walking through fields. After rain, fields can be muddy. Late September can still have moisture in the air and ground. Comfortable walking shoes and weather awareness are important.
September 25 through October 31, 2026. Operating hours are not published, so call 256-303-8888 before your visit. The farm has confirmed these dates, which gives you a full-month window. North Alabama weather is warm in late September but genuinely pleasant in October, making mid-to-late October ideal.
One to two hours for u-pick pumpkin selection, or less if you prefer pre-picked options and want to move quickly.
Not specified. Working farms typically draw lighter crowds than large amusement operations, especially on weekdays.
Not specified. Assume field parking typical of rural farms.
U-pick pumpkin patches require walking through fields and selecting from low-growing plants. Call ahead if you have mobility concerns.
You are looking for extensive on-site entertainment (mazes, hayrides, petting zoo). Talleys is focused on pumpkins and berries, not a multi-activity venue. Also skip if weekday access is critical and you cannot reach the farm by phone; hours are not published.
Talleys Fruit Farm is in Crossville, DeKalb County, in North Alabama between Albertville and Geraldine. The location is scenic (the farm grows 200+ fruit and vegetable varieties), and you could combine with a scenic drive or exploration of the area. Nearby attractions are limited.
Both. The farm offers u-pick pumpkins (you pick from the field) and pre-picked options for quick shopping. Call to confirm pricing for each model.
Hours are not published online. Call 256-303-8888 to confirm hours for your intended visit date.
The farm specializes in u-pick and pre-picked pumpkins, berries and other produce. There are no major on-site attractions listed beyond the picking experience. School tours are available for groups.
September 25 – October 31, 2026.
Admission pricing was not published when we last checked.
460 County Road 129, Crossville, AL, in DeKalb County. It is one of 4 patches we track in Huntsville Region.
We track 4 patches in Huntsville Region. The farm has not published a gate price, so it cannot be compared on cost — call before you budget.
Its season runs about 37 days against a regional average of 39, so it is broadly in line with the rest of the region.
What sets it apart locally: it has u-pick fields, which most Huntsville Region patches on our list do not.
There are 3 other patches we track in DeKalb County. All Huntsville Region patches →
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Checked August 2026.