At a glance
- Address
- 2966 W. 12th Street, Erie, PA 16509
- Activities
- 🎃 Pumpkins🍅 Vegetables
- Typical season
- Sep to Oct (pumpkins, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- No date on the listing
- County
- Erie County, PA
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 7a
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Public restroom 0.7 mi
- Playground Playway Playground 0.4 mi
- Picnic area 2.9 mi
- Gas station Citgo 0.2 mi
- EV charger 3.2 mi
- 226 places to eat within 5 mi Hibachi Japanese Steakhouse, Roma's Italian Kitchen, Applebee's
Farmers markets nearby
- Frankie & May Farmer's Market in the Courtyard Erie · 0.2 mi
- West Erie Plaza Farmers Market Erie · 2.8 mi
- Little Italy Farmers Market Erie · 3.4 mi
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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 50°F, lows around 37°F, about 3.8 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 26
- 🍂 First fall frostNov 4
- ☀️ Frost-free season192 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone7a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Erie Intl Ap, PA station (2.2 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
- PumpkinsSep to Oct
- VegetablesJun to Oct
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Search for the farm's current hours: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Boots that can get muddy
- A wagon or sturdy bag for heavy pumpkins, if allowed
- Hand wipes
- A sturdy basket or box, if the farm allows your own
- Gloves for prickly vines
- A cooler for sweet corn and tomatoes
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Look for an even, deep color, a hard rind your fingernail cannot dent, and a dry, firm stem.
- How to pick
Cut the vine with pruners and leave 3 to 4 inches of stem. Carry pumpkins from underneath, never by the stem.
- Best time to go
Late September to mid October for the best selection. Go after a few dry days; patches get muddy after rain.
- Keep it fresh
Uncarved pumpkins last 2 to 3 months in a cool, dry spot. Carved ones last about a week.
Farm country: Erie County
Erie County had 1,052 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 135 sold food straight to the public and 13 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 77 acres of pumpkins
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.
From the listing
Fruit; potatoes; pumpkins; sweet corn; vegetables;
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Questions about Bolkeys Farm Market
Is Bolkeys Farm Market open today?
We do not track live hours. Check with the farm before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated in a past season.
When is the season at Bolkeys Farm Market?
Pumpkins typically run Sep to Oct in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Bolkeys Farm Market?
The listing gives the address as 2966 W. 12th Street, Erie, PA 16509. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Bolkeys Farm Market?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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