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Hunting for the Great Pumpkin?

You're in luck, there are myriad places to pick your own pumpkin in Massachusetts

By Liz Taurasi

With October upon us, and the smell of fall in the air, now is the time to find your perfect pumpkin. 

Whether you pick for sport (Punkin Chunkin), to eat (pies, pastries, etc ...) or simply decorate for Halloween, pumpkins are plentiful right now throughout Massachusetts.

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Did you know Massachusetts has more than three dozen locations to visit to pick your own pumpkin this season?

Some locations within a short drive of Somerville include:

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Wright-Locke Farm
78 Ridge Street, Winchester, MA 01890
Phone: (781) 721-7128

Verrill Farms
11 Wheeler Road, Concord , MA 01742
Phone: (978) 369-4494

Farmer Dave’s CSA
437 Parker Road, Dracut, MA 01826
Phone: (978) 349-1952

Boston Hill Farm
1370 Turnpike Street, North Andover, MA 01845
Phone: (978) 681-8556

For a list of everything you can pick fresh throughout the state visit the Massgrown home page.

Where do you go locally for your pumpkin each season? Tell us in the comments section below.


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