The Winona, MN, area offers a quintessential fall experience, blending classic pumpkin patch fun with opportunities for local shopping and farm-fresh goods.

While the city itself is home to cultural attractions, the best immersive family fall activities are found at nearby farms and orchards, where corn mazes, wagon rides, and country stores provide a full day of entertainment.

These destinations are perfect for picking the perfect pumpkin and supporting local producers.

Here are the Top 5 pumpkin patches for family fall activities and local shopping:

1. Schwertel Family Farms W27348 State Road 54 35, Trempealeau, WI 54661
2. Sekapp Orchard 3415 College View Rd E, Rochester, MN 55904
3. Big Springs Farm Pumpkins & Corn Maze, LLC 32060 Furrow Road, Lanesboro, MN 55949
4. The Great Pumpkin Patch (Local Farm) Winona area local farm, address varies by season, check local listings.
5. Ferguson’s Orchards (Galesville, WI) N17543 Grover Lane, Galesville, WI 54630

For a complete fall outing near Winona, visitors should explore the farms just across the river and in the surrounding region, as they consistently offer the most extensive combination of family activities, corn mazes, and local shopping from farm markets.