U-pick farm · Waterloo, Nebraska
Mert's Market & Farm
Mert's Market & Farm is a pick-your-own stop in Waterloo, Nebraska, listed for visitors who want fresh produce straight from the field. Rated 4.8 from 19 reviews. Confirm hours before you go.
About this farm
Mert's Market & Farm is a pick-your-own stop in Waterloo, Nebraska, listed for visitors who want fresh produce straight from the field.
Visitors commonly come for pumpkins.
It holds a 4.8 rating across 19 public reviews.
Location
Find Mert's Market & Farm at 25870 W Maple Rd, Waterloo, NE 68069, United States. Plus Code: 7MRG+XX Waterloo, Nebraska, USA.
25870 W Maple Rd , Waterloo , Nebraska 68069 , US
What you can pick
In August, check what’s currently ripe before you go. Seasons below are typical windows for Nebraska, not a guarantee for this exact farm.
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pumpkins
Typically in season September–October in Nebraska.
Before you go
A short checklist so the trip feels easy — especially helpful for first-time u-pick visits in Nebraska.
- Bring closed-toe shoes, sun protection, water, and containers unless the farm supplies them.
- Call or check the website for today’s picking conditions — mud, rain, and sold-out fields are common.
- Wear clothes you don’t mind getting stained; berry juice and field mud travel home with you.
- Cash still helps at smaller stands even when cards are accepted.
Amenities & details
Attributes pulled from the listing data. Confirm anything important (pets, accessibility, payments) with the farm.
From the business
- • Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- • On-site services
Accessibility
- • Wheelchair-accessible car park
- • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Photos
4 photos from the listing plus visitor snaps below in reviews. Click any item for a full preview — videos play in the viewer.
What visitors say
19 reviews on file · showing 8 visitor notes from the listing data.
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“Mert's Market has quickly become a fall favorite for our family! When we visited, they had local vendors on-site, including a donut truck and pop-up petting zoo. It’s clear they care about supporting the community. The family grows, picks, and sells their own pumpkins. I really appreciated that it was free to get in (which is hard to find these days), and the pumpkin prices were reasonable. They had a great selection —carving and baking pumpkins, gourds, and even some fun specialty colored pumpkins. They also have haybales, cornstalks, decorative corn, and fall knickknacks for sale too. The staff were wonderful, and the entire process was a breeze. We will be back this fall to make more memories!”
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“Mert’s Market & Farm has been our family’s go-to spot for fall fun since 2020. It’s not too big, not too crowded, and offers an exceptional variety of quality pumpkins. From classic orange to fanciful Cinderella, dramatic green to sunny yellow, smooth to bumpy, tiny to XL, Mert’s has them all—at fair prices and a convenient Venmo payment system. You can pick your own or skip the field to shop the abundant selection of pumpkins, gourds, hay bales, and corn stalks around the building. They also partner with local sellers to provide unique decor and treats. Our kids have fun running through the corn maze and playing yard games. Make this your first stop for all things fall!”
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“Visiting this family-owned pumpkin patch has become a beloved tradition for our family each fall. Every year, we look forward to spending a fun-filled afternoon enjoying the family games, the welcoming atmosphere, and of course, the incredible selection of pumpkins and gourds. The variety is always impressive — we can always count on finding the perfect mix to make our front steps look festive and ready for the season. It’s clear that a lot of care and love goes into this place, and it truly shows. We’re so grateful for the memories we’ve made here and look forward to many more autumns to come”
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“We love Mert’s!! It is such a hidden gem and one that we will absolutely be returning to each year. It’s one of my son’s favorite fall spots - he loves all the fun activities they have for kids. I love how easily accessible everything is - plenty of parking right out front and just steps away to all of the action. We have gotten our front porch pumpkins from here the past several years and they always have such fun varieties to choose from. Very reasonably priced as well!”
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“Mert’s is such a nice family friendly pumpkin patch. Whether you want to go out into the patch and find the “perfect one(s)” or are happy to chose from those already picked that are located next to the barn, there is a wide variety of pumpkins and gourds for all. It is the one patch we make sure to go to every year.”
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“This place is great! I was looking for somewhere to pick your own pumpkin but without all the other fall entertainment and entry fee. Mert's was the perfect place. There is a good variety of different types and sizes of pumpkins to choose from, along with other farm fall stuff. The prices are extremely reasonable.”
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“Absolutely love this place! Growing every year, supporting other local businesses by hosting pop-up markets, my daughter has a blast picking out pumpkins and goodies, and exploring the corn maze!”
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“Always have the best pumpkins around and extremely friendly people. The best place to get pumpkins, gourds, hay bales, corn stalks, and more! All of the best things for fall!!”
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FAQ
Is this a u-pick farm?
Yes — this listing is marked as pick-your-own. Policies (containers, pricing, pets) vary; confirm with the farm.
Where is Mert's Market & Farm?
25870 W Maple Rd, Waterloo, NE 68069, United States Plus Code 7MRG+XX Waterloo, Nebraska, USA.
What are today’s hours?
Weekly hours are not fully listed — call or check the website before you go.
When is pumpkins season near Waterloo?
Typically September–October in Nebraska. Peak and weather can shift — call before you go.
Is it accessible?
Listing notes include: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance. Field paths can still be uneven — ask the farm about current conditions.
How do I get there?
Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation to 41.29243, -96.32256. Street View is also linked above so you can preview the entrance.
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