Pumpkins Drop to $3.99 at Grocery Outlet

12 October 2026

Pumpkins are now $3.99 at Grocery Outlet — a drop of 20% from $4.99 the week before. This price change was confirmed in the store’s ad for the week of October 7, 2026, and is part of a real, measurable shift in seasonal produce pricing.

If you’re planning to carve, bake, or decorate this fall, this is a direct savings on a staple item. The $3.99 price point at Grocery Outlet is significantly lower than what’s available elsewhere.

For example, Costco is selling large pumpkins for $7 each. That’s $3.01 more per pumpkin — a difference that adds up fast if you’re buying more than one for carving, baking, or display.

The price drop at Grocery Outlet comes at a time when overall food costs are under pressure. Diesel prices in the U.S. rose past $6 per gallon in September 2026, driven by global supply disruptions including conflicts in the Persian Gulf and strikes on Russian refineries. Diesel is used by farms, trucks, and equipment, so higher fuel costs increase the price of moving and growing food.

Farmers are feeling the strain. In North Carolina, one farmer said he budgeted $35,000 for fuel in 2026 but had already exceeded that by August. Another Texas rancher said her fuel costs in August were nearly double what they were in previous years. These rising input costs may affect future pumpkin prices, especially if demand stays high and supply becomes tighter.

That makes now a good time to buy. The fall pumpkin season is in full swing, and prices are still shifting. Locking in a lower price now helps protect your budget.

Not all stores offer the same pricing. Grocery Outlet’s $3.99 pumpkins are not available at all retailers. At pumpkin patches, prices are often listed per pound. One patch in upstate New York charges 69 cents per pound. Another in the New York City area charges 79 cents per pound. Some patches even charge an entry fee — as high as $15 — on top of the pumpkin cost.

In contrast, Grocery Outlet sells pumpkins by the piece, not by weight. That means you know exactly what you’re paying for, and there’s no surprise charge if you pick a large one.

For home cooks and families who bake or decorate, this is a clear opportunity to save. A single $3.99 pumpkin is enough for a small batch of pumpkin bread, a pie, or a simple carving project. If you’re making a batch of pumpkin soup, you might need two or three — but at $3.99 each, that’s still under $12 for a full meal’s worth of ingredients.

You don’t need to go to a pumpkin patch to get a good one. Grocery Outlet’s pumpkins are not labeled as heirloom or organic, but they’re standard-sized, solid, and suitable for cooking or carving. The price point suggests they’re part of a larger seasonal run, not a premium or specialty item.

The savings are real. Compared to $7 at Costco, or $3 to $15 per pumpkin at some patches, $3.99 is a measurable difference. For a family buying one or two pumpkins, that’s $3 to $4 in immediate savings.

If you’re planning to make pumpkin pie, soup, or a fall centerpiece, check your local Grocery Outlet this week. The price is confirmed in the ad for the week of October 7 to October 13, 2026.

What you can do:

• Check Grocery Outlet’s weekly ad for your area.
• Buy pumpkins now, before prices rise due to higher fuel and farming costs.
• Compare prices across stores — not all retailers sell by the piece, so look for per-item pricing to avoid confusion.
• Use the savings to stretch your grocery budget on other fall ingredients, like apples, cinnamon, or butter.

This week’s $3.99 pumpkin is not a one-time deal — but it’s a chance to act while prices are still favorable. The drop may not last, and future fuel costs could push prices up again.

Don’t wait for a bigger drop. The savings are already here.