Waterville Harvest Fest

Waterville, ME

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At a glance

Address: Elm Street, Waterville, ME 04901
Activities: 🎃 Pumpkins
Website: waterville-me.gov/?cx=008951358547522715005:8ho-lauaq-u&cof=forid:11&q=harvest+fest&s=&submit.x=2&submit.y=8
Typical season: Sep to Oct (pumpkins, varies by farm)
Listing updated: Feb 2024
Email: info@waterville-me.gov
Contact details from: USDA Local Food Directories; the farm's website
Social: Facebook
County: Kennebec County, ME
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 5b
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 1.7 mi
Playground Children's Play Area 0.2 mi
Picnic area 0.9 mi
Gas station Mobil 0.2 mi
EV charger Tesla Supercharger 1.2 mi
81 places to eat within 5 mi Selah Tea Cafe, Jorgensens cafe and Deli, Cheung Lee Express

Farmers markets nearby

Downtown Waterville Winter Farmers' Market Waterville · 1.1 mi
East Vassalboro Farmers'Market Vassalboro · 7.3 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 46°F, lows around 29°F, about 3.9 in of rain, 9.5 hours of daylight.

28°9°J

32°10°F

40°20°M

54°32°A

66°43°M

75°53°J

80°59°J

80°57°A

72°50°S

59°38°O

46°29°N

34°17°D

🌱 Last spring frostMay 2
🍂 First fall frostOct 10
☀️ Frost-free season159 days
🧭 Hardiness zone5b

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Waterville Trtmt Plt, ME station (2.1 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

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. Look at the farm website: 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
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: Kennebec County

Kennebec County had 569 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 132 sold food straight to the public and 16 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.

83 acres of pumpkins #2 of 13 counties in ME

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.

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Questions about Waterville Harvest Fest

Is Waterville Harvest Fest open today?

We do not track live hours. Check the farm website before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.

When is the season at Waterville Harvest Fest?

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 Waterville Harvest Fest?

The listing gives the address as Elm Street, Waterville, ME 04901. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Waterville Harvest Fest?

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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