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The votes and nominations are in, and The Pickin' Patch in Avon wins the Best Spot for Pumpkin Picking to close out our tenth and final week!

That officially wraps up our 10 week "Best of the Valley" series. Here is our complete local hall of fame:

Week 1 Quick Hike: Enders Falls (Granby)

Week 2 Coffee & Pastry: Bruno’s Cafe (Unionville)

Week 3 Best Burger: Fork and Fire (Farmington)

Week 4 Best Pizza: Naples (Farmington)

Week 5 Casual Dinner: Puente Pub (Unionville)

Week 6 Ice Cream Stand: Tulmeadow Farm (Simsbury)

Week 7 Farm Stand: The Cow's Coop (Canton)

Week 8 Breakfast Sandwich: Julien's (Granby) & Small State Provisions (Avon)

Week 9 Outdoor Patio: In Memoriam 🪦

Week 10 Pumpkin Spot: The Pickin' Patch (Avon)

A huge thank you to everyone who dropped a recommendation, upvoted, lurked, or joined up along the way.

Just because this series is wrapping up doesn't mean the local recs have to stop. This community has proven that it likes to chime in. It's also helped by the fact that when we kicked this project off, r/FarmingtonValleyCT had 500 members. Over the course of ten weeks, this community has more than doubled in size. You're not here alone, your community is here to help.

Keep posting your local questions, news, and favorite spots. Thank you to everyone for making this sub one of the best spots in the Valley!

The poll has officially closed, and Best Spot for Pumpkin Picking takes the win for our tenth and final week!

It is peak October, so we are closing out this series by finding the ultimate spot in the Valley to grab the best pumpkins. It could be a specific farm stand, a sprawling patch with hayrides, or your neighbor's front porch (we kid, we kid).

How This Works

Nominate: Drop your favorite pumpkin picking spot in the comments below. Take a quick look first to see if someone already beat you to it.

Upvote: Upvote existing comments if your go-to patch is already mentioned.

The Rules: Spots must be located in the Farmington Valley. Let us know what makes it your favorite.

Voting closes Friday morning, and we will reveal the final winner to close out the series.

Drop your top pumpkin patches below!

The poll closed and Best Outdoor Patio took the win for Week 9!

Fall weather is in full swing across the Valley, so we are tracking down the best spots to grab a drink, get some food, and soak up the fresh air outside before patio season wraps up for the year.

How This Works

Nominate: Drop your favorite patio in the comments below. Check the thread first to see if someone already posted your pick.

Upvote: Upvote the comment if your favorite is already listed.

The Rules: Spots must be located in the Farmington Valley. Tell us what specifics make it worth the trip.

Voting closes Friday morning, and we will announce the winner just in time for the weekend.

Drop your nominations below!

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It was a bit of a showdown at the top, so we are crowning co-winners this week: Julien's in Granby and Small State Provisions in Avon tied for the best breakfast sandwich in the Valley! Julien's got a special shout out for their brisket on a biscuit.

Here is how the top leaderboard played out:

1st Place (Tie): Julien's (Granby) & Small State Provisions (Avon)

2nd Place: The Toasted Oat (Canton)

Honorable Mentions: Brookside Bagels (Simsbury) & Daily Grind (Unionville)

Thank you to everyone who weighed in and defended their favorite this week!

Keep an eye out Monday morning when we drop the poll for Week 9. Have a great weekend and go treat yourself to one of these breakfast sandwiches!

The poll closed and it was not even close. Breakfast Sandwich took the blowout win with 10 votes, so we are finally giving this category its overdue turn.

We want to know your go to spot and what your order is.

How This Works

Nominate: Drop your favorite spot in the comments below. Please check the thread first to make sure someone hasn't already claimed it.

Upvote: Give a thumbs up to existing comments if your favorite is already listed.

The Rules: Spots must be located in the Farmington Valley. Bonus points if you tell us the exact sandwich order that makes it legendary.

Voting closes Friday morning, and we will announce the official winner just in time for your weekend breakfast run.

Drop your nominations below!

Any takers?

The Cow's Coop in Canton was voted the best farm stand in the Valley! The self-serve honor system setup works well with their own milk and homemade soap alongside other local products set them apart.

Here is how the top spots played out:

1st Place: The Cow's Coop (Canton)

2nd Place: Holcomb Farm (Granby)

3rd Place: Bristol's Farm Market (Canton)

4th Place: Hein Farm (Farmington)

A huge thanks to everyone who shared their favorite spots and voted this week!

Keep an eye out Monday morning when we drop the poll for Week 8. Have a great weekend and enjoy hitting up the stands for peak produce!

Our "Best of the Valley" guide is in its seventh week. Here is where the leaderboard stands so far:

Week 1 Quick Hike: Enders Falls (Granby)

Week 2 Coffee & Pastry: Bruno’s Cafe (Unionville)

Week 3 Best Burger: Fork and Fire (Farmington)

Week 4 Best Pizza: Naples (Farmington)

Week 5 Casual Dinner: Puente Pub (Unionville)

Week 6 Ice Cream Stand: Tulmeadow Farm (Simsbury)

Time to vote for the Week 7 category!

Vote on your pick for the category today, on Wednesday we will drop the main nomination thread so everyone can advocate for their favorites, and on Friday we'll announce the winner.

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I wonder how this came about, as it was previously just a parent run snack shack.

Tulmeadow Farm in Simsbury took the gold for the best ice cream in the Valley! The rotating flavors and getting to see the cows made it the stand out favorite.

Here is how the top spots landed:

1st Place: Tulmeadow Farm (Simsbury)

2nd Place: Dom’s Creamery (Avon)

Honorable Mention: Two Sisters Ice Cream (Simsbury)

Thanks to everyone who dropped a nomination or voted this week!

Check back Monday morning when we drop the poll for Week 7. Have a great weekend and go grab a scoop while the weather is still warm!