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Sunday 09:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Monday 09:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Tuesday 09:00 AM - 11:15 PM
Wednesday 09:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Thursday 09:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Friday 09:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Saturday 09:00 AM - 07:00 PM
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Pumpkin U-Pick

CopperTop U-Pick Pumpkin Farm

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Located in Merigomish,Nova Scotia, near the Ponds, we are a small, local, U-Pick Pumpkin Farm . We grow a variety of edible and decorative pumpkins perfect for fall decorating, carving, or baking into holiday treats!
CopperTop Farms is owned and operated by the Thompson family. Learn more about our family here. Picking pumpkins from a field is very different in Nova Scotia compared to other Canadian provinces, as our season is so short. Pumpkins can not survive frost or freezing so we have to pick early!

We are generally open from the beginning of September until the first frost of the season. CopperTop Farms provides a unique pick your own pumpkin event at our Pumpkin Patch. Visiting our Pumpkin farm is a great time for the whole family to create memories and have fun picking your perfect Halloween Jack-O-Lantern!


We have 15 varieties this year, ranging in colours and sizes. We are excited to offer the new varieties at our farm this season.

Curing Pumpkins

How do I make my pumpkin last for more than a few weeks?

If you want your pumpkin to last you need to cure them. Curing is a very simple process that involves hardening the skin and stem to protect the flesh inside from deterioration. If done correctly, your pumpkin should last for 3-6 months.

It is important to leave the stem as long as possible when cutting it from the vine (4 inches or more is ideal) and be sure to carry your pumpkin from the bottom and not the stem. Wipe off any excess dirt from the outside of your freshly harvested pumpkin and place it in a warm sunny location. Outside in the sun is ideal, and let it sit for about 2 -3 weeks. Rotate it periodically to make sure all sides are exposed to the sunshine but make sure you bring it indoors when frost or freezing temperatures are forcast. Pumpkins can not tolerate being frozen! Your pumpkin is cured when the stem dries up and the skin can no longer be pierced easily with your fingernail. Then bring it inside and store in a cool place, off the floor, until you need it.


Spend the day with your family hunting for that perfect Pumpkin
and enjoy our country setting.

Be sure to dress for the weather and wear shoes that are appropriate for walking in our fields. Pumpkin plants and stalks are prickly so long pants and closed toed shoes are highly recommended.

We are pet friendly. Dogs are welcome to come visit our farm, but please ensure they are kept on a leash. Also, please help us keep a clean place for all to enjoy and clean up after your dog.

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FAQs

Late August to September is a great time to pick pumpkins in Nova Scotia! Getting them to last until Halloween is a matter of curing them properly, which is very easy to do (see “Curing Pumpkins” above). I keep pumpkins in my basement from September to April every year, because our family loves pumpkin muffins!

Yes we are! Dogs are welcome to come visit our farm, but please ensure they are on leash in case any of our other guests are fearful. Also, please help us keep a clean place for all to enjoy and clean up after your dog.

One of our guests shared a great treatment to prevent pumpkins from rotting. Scrape out the soft spot and get it down to hard flesh. Smear the scrape with honey and allow it to dry. The antibacterial properties of honey will allow the pumpkin to form an scab and prevent it from rotting! If the spot remains after the first treatment, repeat the steps until a scab forms.

A wagon is a good idea, shoes or boots suitable for a country walk, water and other snacks as we have no concession on site. Pumpkin plants and stalks are also quite prickly so long pants and closed toed shoes are highly recommended.