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Bring the whole family for our annual Pumpkin Picking & Fall Fun
Packed with activities for all ages:
Pumpkin Picking – From classic carving pumpkins to colorful specialty varieties
Hayrides
Apple Slingshot – Test your aim!
Bounce House
Pumpkin Bowling
Straw Pyramid
Cornhole Touch-a-Tractor – Great photos for the whole family
Admission
Adults: $5 | Children under 18: FREEGood to Know
Cash & cards accepted
Rain or shine
Pets welcome on a leash (please clean up after them)
Portable toilets & hand-washing stations on-site
Wear closed-toe shoes (fields may be muddy), bring a jacket, and a hatFacebook Event Sites
Stop by the Shawnee Springs Market and grab breakfast or lunch!
Fresh air Fall colors 
True country charm
Whitacre Family Farms – 2411 Whitacre Road, Cross Junction, VA 22625Come make your autumn memories at Whitacre Family Farms! 
A Heart Behind Shawnee Springs Market
Shawnee Springs Market would not be what it is today without my mom, Lisa Whitacre Johnson. When she returned to the family business in 1987 to help open the new market on Rt. 522, she brought far more than an extra set of hands. She arrived with a fresh perspective, a contagious energy, and a deep love for agriculture that had been woven into her life since childhood.
From the beginning, Lisa had a natural gift for connecting with people. Customers didn’t just stop by for produce — they came because she made them feel welcome, remembered their families, and treated every interaction as a chance to build community. Under her influence, Shawnee Springs quickly grew from a simple roadside stand into a gathering place where neighbors shared stories, enjoyed hot meals, and felt part of something rooted in tradition.
Her vision shaped every corner of the market. She championed fresh, local produce long before it became a trend, and she poured her heart into creating a place where quality, hospitality, and family values were non-negotiable. Lisa’s leadership wasn’t loud or showy; it was steady, thoughtful, and grounded in her belief that good food and good people make a community stronger.
Today, the spirit of Shawnee Springs is a direct reflection of Lisa’s influence. Her legacy lives in every customer who feels at home, every employee who feels part of our family, and every generation that will continue to build on the foundation she created.
* Photo is from the original Shawnee Springs Market attached to the factory. Photo on the right is from 2024.
Scott J. Johnson
Senior Vice President
Shawnee Springs Market
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Peach Sweet Love
in Every Bite!
🍑 NOW STOCKED at BOTH Shawnee Springs Market locations! 🍑
Sweet, juicy, and bursting with summer flavor—our fresh peaches have arrived! There’s nothing quite like biting into a perfectly ripe peach, and this delicious season won’t last long.
Stop by and pick up a basket while they’re at their peak. Once they’re gone, you’ll have to wait until next summer! 🌞🍑
FRESH PRODUCE DROP
🌿 Fresh from our gardens at Whitacre Family Farms:
🫑 Peppers: Sweet Banana, Green, Jalapeno & Sweet Italian
🥒 Zucchini & Yellow Squash
🍅 Tomatoes: Red, Green, Yellow & Regular & Mini Heirlooms
🥒 Cucumbers ~ Full-Size & Pickling ~ NOW available in Bushel & ½ Bushel
🫛 Green Beans ~ NOW available in Bushel & ½ Bushel
🍇 Blackberries
🌻 From our amazing local farm partners:
🌽 Fresh Bi-Color Sweet Corn
🍑 And all your summertime favorites:
🍑 Traditional & White Peaches
🍉 Watermelons
🍈 Cantaloupes
🫐 Blueberries
🥦 Broccoli
🥬 Cauliflower
The Garden Is in Full Swing!
Baskets are picked fresh from our fields and delivered to both Shawnee Springs Market locations, so you can enjoy the freshest flavors of summer.
Whether you’re grilling, making fresh salads, sautéing garden vegetables, or preserving the season, we’ve got farm-fresh goodness waiting for you.