Please note that on opening day, September 28, Hodges will be opening at 12 p.m. instead of 9 a.m., and might not be able to offer hayrides, as a result of the weather.
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.
Many children have visited their famous pumpkin patch over the years. Many are now bringing their own children to visit.
This fall the pumpkin patch is returning to Hodges Family Farm.
Fall is looking great around Charlotte, whether you’re looking for something spooky or totally kid-friendly! Check out our HUGE list of fall festivals, big lists of Halloween parties, and Trick or Treat events, plus our list of Charlotte area haunted trails and the best Charlotte area pumpkin patches, hayrides and corn mazes!
The farm will be open for fall visits every day, Monday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., from September 28 to October 31, 2024.
Please note that on opening day, September 28, they will be opening at 12 p.m. instead of 9 a.m., and might not be able to offer hayrides, as a result of the weather.
Make sure to visit the Farm shop while you’re there! It offers grassfed beef, pork, chicken and lamb, plus fresh herbs, local honey, coffee, elderberry, dairy products, and more. You can order from the Farm Shop anytime, visit: HodgesFarmNC.com.
Every day of the week you can experience:
- The Pumpkin Patch
- Photo ops
- Hay bales to climb on
- Picnic areas
- Barnyard animals
Saturdays and Sundays also feature:
- Hay rides (extra charge)
- Farm shop
- Treats (extra charge)
Hayrides are $5 a person. Kids 2 and younger go on hayrides for free.
NOTE: There is a $5 charge for parking only on Saturdays and Sundays.
Also important, NO PETS ALLOWED.
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.
The farm’s offerings continue to evolve. It currently boasts:
- The ever-popular fall Pumpkin Patch (opening weekend is 9/28!)
- A farm shop (complete with online ordering and local delivery) that offers farm-raised beef, pork, chicken, lamb, free-range eggs, local honey, herbs, local coffee, and dairy products
- Fall field trip opportunities
- A wedding/event venue: 1932 Barn.
Visit the Farm’s website and Facebook events page to check out all the fun, educational, and good ol’ fashioned activities!
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