Hodges Family Farm, at 3780 Rocky River Road East, Charlotte, North Carolina, is one of the oldest farms in Charlotte that’s still operating, serving the community for over 100 years.
This fall, the Hodges family celebrates the return of its annual Pumpkin Patch.
Days/Dates: Open daily
September 26 – October 31, 2026
Times: 9:00 am – 5:30pm daily
Cost: NO admission fee!
Saturday and Sunday – parking is $5/car
Treats and hayrides – the cost varies
Every day of the week, enjoy:
● The Pumpkin Patch
● Photo opp areas
● Hay bales to climb and jump on
● Picnic areas
● Farm animals
On weekends, visitors can also enjoy:
● Shopping at the Back Porch Market (offering meats, cheeses, dairy items, ice cream, honeys, and Hodges merchandise) – https://hodgesfarmnc.com/store-menu
● Perusing the antiques and collectibles available for purchase
● Hayrides – $5/person, 2 and under are free.
● Apple cider doughnuts + delicious iced and hot coffees
● Hand-squeezed lemonades
● Munchees Popcorn
● Plus other snacks and cold drinks
NOTE: For the safety of the guests and farm animals, pets are not allowed. Service animals are permitted.
Hodges Family Farm is located just north of UNC Charlotte. It’s one of the oldest working farms in the area and is recognized as a “Century Farm” by the NC Department of Agriculture.
Situated on 150 acres, the farm is listed on the National and State Historic Registries and is currently managed by the children and grandchildren of Olivia and Frank Hodges. The family home, built in 1908, remains the property’s cornerstone.
Over the years, the Hodges family raised hogs, corn, cotton, and dairy cows. The farm operated as a dairy until 1999, when Frankie Hodges Jr. concluded that competing with larger dairies was unsustainable. To preserve the farm’s legacy, Frankie adapted operations to be a regenerative farm focusing on agritourism.
Visit the Farm’s website and follow them on social media to stay connected throughout the year!
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