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Eaton has one U-pick farm on our map. Another 16 are within 25 miles. Eaton is about 6 miles northeast of Greeley, CO.
Ripe this week around Eaton
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
- Apples Last weeks around Eaton, typically through early November. 3 farms within 25 mi, closest: Adam's Apple Orchard and Country Store (8 mi).
Based on the typical seasons for Colorado, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around May 2). Weather moves harvests by a week or two, so check with the farm before you go.
More U-pick farms around Eaton
- 3.2 mi Tigges Farm Produce and Pumpkin Patch Greeley Pumpkins
- 7.4 mi Anderson's Patchwork Pumpkins Ault Pumpkins
- 8.2 mi Adam's Apple Orchard and Country Store Ault ApplesPears
- 9.1 mi Masonville Orchards Ault Apples
- 10 mi Fritzler Farm Park La Salle Corn mazePumpkins
- 15 mi Fritzler Farms Inc dba Fritzler Corn Maze and Scream Acres Gilcrest Corn maze
- 15 mi Pumpkin Pickin' Paradise Milliken Pumpkins
- 15 mi Hankins Farms Johnstown Corn maze
- 18 mi Northern Colorado Corn Maze Fort Collins Corn maze
- 21 mi Something from the Farm Fort Collins Pumpkins
The Eaton area at a glance
Counting Eaton itself, we list 17 U-pick farms within 25 miles, spread over 10 towns: 11 pumpkin patches, 6 corn mazes, 3 orchards with apples, 2 for cut flowers and 1 with strawberries. 14 of them list a website or Facebook page with current hours.
In Eaton itself you'll find Red Barn Pumpkin Farm, with pumpkins. It sits on 85 On County Road 70 near Eaton. When it has nothing ripe, the table below points to the nearest alternatives.
Nearest place to pick, by crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | Red Barn Pumpkin Farm Eaton | in town | 11 |
| Corn maze | Fritzler Farm Park La Salle | 10 mi | 6 |
| Apples | Adam's Apple Orchard and Country Store Ault | 8 mi | 3 |
| Flowers | Lukens Farms Fort Collins | 24 mi | 2 |
| Strawberries | Garden Sweet Fort Collins | 24 mi | 1 |
| Raspberries | Garden Sweet Fort Collins | 24 mi | 1 |
| Pears | Adam's Apple Orchard and Country Store Ault | 8 mi | 1 |
Picking calendar for the area
- June: strawberries (1)
- July: flowers (2), strawberries (1), raspberries (1)
- August: flowers (2), raspberries (1)
- September: pumpkins (11), corn maze (6), apples (3), flowers (2), raspberries (1)
- October: pumpkins (11), corn maze (6), apples (3)
The counts are for farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Colorado; each farm sets its own dates.
When to pick around Eaton
Around Eaton the last spring frost usually comes around May 2, and the first fall frost around October 8. That leaves about 159 frost-free days for the farms. Late frost keeps the season near Eaton short, so berries and fruit tend to come in a rush in summer.
| Crop | Typical season in Colorado | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | September to October | 68–82 °F | 3 | 1 |
By October nights drop to about 37 °F and days reach 68 °F, so a jacket helps for a hayride late in the day.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Eaton, 7 miles away. The actual dates in Eaton can shift by a few weeks from one year to the next.
Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals (average daily high; days with at least 0.1 inch of rain) at the station nearest Eaton, 7 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- Greeley Farmers Market Greeley · 5 mi · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Jan–May · SNAP/EBT
More towns with U-pick near Eaton
- Greeley, CO 1 farm · 3.2 mi
- Ault, CO 3 farms · 8 mi
- Fort Collins, CO 6 farms · 22 mi
- Loveland, CO 1 farm · 23 mi
- Longmont, CO 4 farms · 32 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Eaton: questions and answers
Are there pick-your-own farms in Eaton, CO?
We know of one farm in Eaton: Red Barn Pumpkin Farm. Within 25 miles there are 16 more.
What can you pick in Eaton?
The farms here list pumpkins most often. Seasons change every year with the weather, so check the farm's website or call before you go.
When is the last frost in Eaton?
Around May 2 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 8. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Eaton, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
What is the nearest pumpkin patch to Eaton?
Right in Eaton: Red Barn Pumpkin Farm. Within 25 miles we list 11 farms with pumpkins in total. The usual season in Colorado is September to October.
Where is the closest corn maze to Eaton?
Fritzler Farm Park in La Salle, about 10 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 6 farms with corn maze in total. The usual season in Colorado is September to October.
What is the nearest apple orchard to Eaton?
Adam's Apple Orchard and Country Store in Ault, about 8 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 3 farms with apples in total. The usual season in Colorado is September to October.
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