Finnell Farms
Harborcreek, PA
At a glance
- Address
- 840 Buffalo Road, Harborcreek, PA 16421
- Activities
- 🎃 Pumpkins🍎 Apples🍇 Berries🌻 Flowers🍓 Strawberries🍅 Vegetables
- Phone
- (814) 899-8242
- Typical season
- Sep to Oct (pumpkins, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- farmlights@msn.com
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- County
- Erie County, PA
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 6b
- 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 0.9 mi
- Playground Harborcreek Playground 0.5 mi
- Gas station Kwik Fill 0.6 mi
- EV charger 8.7 mi
- 42 places to eat within 5 mi Fiddle Inn, Bob Evans, The Double Dipper
Farmers markets nearby
- East Bayfront Eats & Arts Market Erie · 7.3 mi
- Little Italy Farmers Market Erie · 8.3 mi
- West Erie Plaza Farmers Market Erie · 8.9 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Post Apples CSA 8.4 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 zone6b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Erie Intl Ap, PA station (13.9 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
- ApplesAug to Oct
- BerriesMay to Aug
- FlowersApr to Sep
- StrawberriesApr to Jun
- 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. Call the farm: 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 bag or box for the ride home, if the farm allows your own
- Comfortable shoes for orchard rows
- Containers only if the farm allows them (some weigh yours first)
- 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
- 155 acres of apples
- 202 acres of blueberries #1 of 51 counties in PA
- 46 acres of strawberries #4 of 34 counties in PA
- 9 acres of raspberries #8 of 30 counties in PA
- 5 farms selling cut flowers
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
Farm stand; farm market; seasonal fruits and vegetables; Cider; fruit; flowers; potatoes; pumpkins; vegetables; strawberries; corn;
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Questions about Finnell Farms
Is Finnell Farms open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (814) 899-8242 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Finnell Farms?
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 Finnell Farms?
The listing gives the address as 840 Buffalo Road, Harborcreek, PA 16421. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Finnell Farms?
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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