The Fall season is here. Get out enjoy the smell of fresh crisp air, see the mountains of colour, and tour those county roads. It also means pumpkin flavoured EVERYTHING.
Whether you are looking for the perfect Jack-O-Lantern or a pumpkin for home-baked recipes, create family memories and PYO pumpkin.
Pumpkins are available at farms, farm markets and local food retailers throughout Guelph/Wellington. For locations, view our Local Food Map.
Pick Your Own at:
- Butt's Berry and Flower Farm, Rockwood - www.buttsberryfarm.com
- Joe's Home Farm, Belwood - www.facebook.com/centrewellingtonfarm
- Mapleton's Organic Dairy, Drayton - www.mapletonsorganic.ca
- Strom's Farm and Bakery, Guelph/Eramosa - www.strom.ca
Or select from pre-picked pumpkins at:
- Buds and Blossoms Farm, Elora - www.facebook.com/budsandblossomsfarm
- Erin Hill Acres, Erin - erinhillacres.farm
- Ferrier's Farm Stand, Alma - www.facebook.com/ferriersfarmstand
- Mosborough Country Market, Guelph/Eramosa - www.mosboroughmarket.ca
Pumpkin Baking
Pumpkin Pies, buttertarts and many other pumpkin inspired treats are available now at many of region's excellent bakeries, farm markets and local food shops. They're a perfect addition for your fall meal or just a great excuse to go for a drive (and treat)!
- Big John's Country Market, Kenilworth
- Belwood Country Market, Belwood
- Dar's Country Market, Elora
- Elora Bread Trading Co., Elora
- Fergies Fine Foods, Fergus
- Fraberts Fresh Food, Fergus
- Gerries Farm Market, Elora
- Market Fresh, Guelph
- Mapleton's Organic Dairy, Moorefield
- Misty Meadows Country Market, Conn - 519.323.4174
- Mosborough Country Market, Guelph/Eramosa
- Polestar Hearth, Guelph
- Strom's Farm and Bakery, Guelph/Eramosa
- Thatcher Farms Butcher Shop and Bakery, Rockwood
- Valeriote's Market and Butchery, Guelph
- With the Grain Bakery, Guelph
- Wellington Country Marketplace, Guelph/Eramosa
Pie not your thing? Here's another unique Pumpkin inspired dessert option.
Pumpkin Ice Cream
Grab a cone at Mapleton's Organic Dairys farm or a pint/tub at selected retail locations - while supplies last!
Thatcher Farms Butcher Shop and Bakery is offering their home made pumpkin spice ice cream!
Recipes
Make your own or for delicious pumpkin recipes, check out the Foodland Ontario website.