Kentucky is beautiful in the fall, and it's also home to some of the most superior pumpkins patches across the country. Most of these are functional family farms that harvest the corn prior to creating a corn maze, and grow pumpkins to sell, bake, and offer loads of fun for visitors. Some have petting zoos, hay rides, and other fall flora and décor available. If you and the family are looking for the perfect pumpkin to decorate for the holiday, or cook with, here are the best pumpkin patches in Kentucky to visit this season:

1. Happy Jack’s Pumpkin Farm

Happy Jack's Pumpkin Farm grows the best vegetables in Central Kentucky and is a destination for family fun! Take the family to our farm during pumpkin season for wagon rides, a stroll through our brand new two acre corn maze, music, pick-your-own pumpkins and more! This farm in Frankfort is a must-visit each fall in Kentucky.

2. Country Pumpkins

Country Pumpkins is a down-home farm located on 1835 Sherman Mt. Zion Road in Dry Ridge. It is an active farm that offers visitors hay rides, pumpkins, and tons of family fun each fall. The scenery here is some of the best you'll find at a fall festival in Kentucky and they have all of your favorite activities for every member of your family to enjoy. Of course the main attraction on the farm is the pumpkin patch and you're sure to find just the one you're looking for. If you're looking for a unique pumpkin for your porch decor, Country Pumpkins in Kentucky is definitely worth a visit. They have a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors and you can always stop by during the week if you're just looking to shop.

3. Devin’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch

If you travel out to 623 Talmage Mayo Road in Harrodsburg, for the price of admission you can find a perfect pumpkin, enjoy some family activities, and get lost in a corn maze at this amazing pumpkin patch in Kentucky.

4. Kinman Farms

Kinman Farms is a wonderful and family-friendly farm located on 4175 Burlington Pike in Burlington, and it has a lot of great family fun to offer each fall. Not only can one find a perfect pumpkin, but also be entertained via the corn maze, petting zoo, and friendly people!

5. The Greenhouse Mum & Pumpkin Patch

The Greenhouse Mum & Pumpkin Patch is a wonderful shop on 1688 WTLO Road in Somerset that has one of the most amazing selection of fall mums you'll find in the state. You can also easily find pumpkins fit for a little Halloween princess or prince, which also makes the perfect pie.

6. Wurth Farms

Wurth Farms is a primarily family owned and operated farm on 1720 S. Friendship Road in Paducah, Kentucky. They offer a lot more than pumpkins via hayrides, a petting zoo, inflatables. and more. They try to provide a great family experience during the fall season.

7. Trunnell's Farm Market

Trunnell's Farm Market boasts a family-friendly environment on 9255 US-431 in Utica has hayrides, a friendly active farming environment, and as many fabulous pumpkins as your heart desires.

8. Two Sisters Pumpkin Patch

Two Sisters Pumpkin Patch is a fun place to visit with the family on 5000 Van Thompson Road in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, where you'll find pumpkins galore and a friendly environment.

As Linus once said, "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown." Each of these unique farms in Kentucky provides its own flavor... if you happen to be baking the pumpkin. They all have two things in common, and that's loads of fun for families and friends, and a barrage of pumpkins.

Have you visited any of these best pumpkin patches in Kentucky? If not, what other local farms and pumpkin patches in Kentucky might you recommend for the best and most beautiful pumpkins? Tell us in the comments below!