Ashland Berry Farm
A Hanover County family farm since 1978 with a 30-acre October pumpkin patch, hayrides and all-you-can-carry pumpkins for $30 in 2026.
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About Ashland Berry Farm
Ashland Berry Farm in Beaverdam has been run by the Gustafson family since Ken and Lynne Gustafson started it in 1978. Despite the name, the main draw for visitors today is October, when a hayride carries families out to a 30-acre pumpkin patch. The family also runs landscaping and pond services through the year.
Pumpkin picking runs in October, with weekend hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the last hayride to the patch leaving at 4:30. The $30 all-you-can-carry ticket covers the hayride and every pumpkin one person can hold in their arms while taking three steps; single pumpkins run $4 to $20 by size, and specialty pumpkins and gourds are sold separately.
Kids' activities run on weekends: Fort Pumpkin, with an inflatable maze, obstacle course and straw maze, an animal corral, a no-scares 3D Boo House and a ten-minute pumpkin escape room. An unlimited fun pass costs $15 per child, and parents come in free with it. The donut shop sells fresh donuts, hot dogs, fries and hot or cold cider. On select October nights, Terror on the Farm runs four haunted attractions from 7 to 10 p.m., with ticket prices that change by night.
Seven Oaks Lavender Farm in Catlett, which opens for you-pick lavender in summer, is about an hour and 20 minutes north, so the two belong to different seasons rather than the same day.
What to do
- Ride the hayride to the 30-acre pumpkin patch
- Fill your arms with the $30 all-you-can-carry pumpkin deal
- Let kids loose in Fort Pumpkin and the animal corral
- Try the pumpkin escape room
- Grab fresh donuts and hot cider at the donut shop
- Brave Terror on the Farm on select October nights
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Pumpkin picking and kids' activities in October; Terror on the Farm on select October nights
- Hours
- October 2026: pumpkin patch and kids' activities weekends 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (some days until 6), last hayride one hour before closing; Terror on the Farm select nights 7–10 p.m.
- Admission
- 2026: all-you-can-carry pumpkins with hayride $30; unlimited fun pass $15 per child (parents free); pumpkin escape room $5 (ages 4 and under free); parking free
Good to know
- Dogs
- Service animals only
- Reservations
- Walk-in
- Payment
- Cash and major credit cards
Tips for your visit
- Bring cash; internet service on the farm can be slow, which holds up card sales.
- Pets are not allowed in October; leave dogs at home.
- Fold strollers to board the hayride, or leave them at the tractor pickup.
- Walking children need a fun pass for the kids' area; non-walking infants don't.
Pair it with a lavender farm
Seven Oaks Lavender Farm · about 80 minutes away
Seven Oaks Lavender Farm in Catlett is about an hour and 20 minutes north, best for a summer trip, while the pumpkin patch is an October outing.
Getting there
- Address: 12607 Old Ridge Road, Beaverdam, VA 23015
- Phone: 804-227-3601
- Website: ashlandberryfarm.com
Questions
Can I bring my dog to Ashland Berry Farm?
No, pets are not allowed in October; leashed service animals are welcome.
How much is pumpkin picking?
In 2026, $30 for all the pumpkins one person can carry, including the hayride; single pumpkins are $4 to $20.
When is Terror on the Farm open?
Select October nights, 7 to 10 p.m.; ticket prices vary by date.
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