Where to find pick your own pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hayrides and more in $state

This page provides a detailed list of Iowa's pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hay rides and other Halloween farm stuff!! Just scroll down this page! Some are farms, where you take a hay ride out into the field, others are elaborate farm stands with mountains of pumpkins and other activities and some are simple roadside stands. All should have loads of pumpkins to choose from. To really make it fun for your kids, look for those that have the extra activities, like a corn maze, spook house, or hayride. There is usually a small fee for the mazes (of course, the more elaborate mazes tend to charge more. Hayrides are often free. ALWAYS call before you go to confirm all information, they don't always report changes to me!

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On our Pick-your-own website, we also have pages with our own simple instructions on canning, freezing and drying many other fruits and vegetables, such as how to make jam, apple butter, applesauce, spaghetti sauce, salsa, pickles, ketchup or freezing corn (these links open new pages, just close them to return here). Be sure to come back at Christmas if you are looking for a cut-your-own Christmas tree farm! Look at the bottom of the page for links to resources on home canning, picking tips, recipes, etc..

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Iowa's Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, Hay Rides and More, by County

Remember: ALWAYS call (or follow the link to the farm's own website, if the name is a blue link) to confirm the information before you go! They may close, run out or change events, times, etc. without notifying me!

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Benton County

Bloomsbury Farm- pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, haunted corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, corn cannon, tractor-pulled hay rides, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
3260 69th Street, Atkins, IA 52206. Phone: 319-446-7667. Fax: 319-446-7667. Email: karen@bloomsburyfarm.com. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Open: September 1, 2011 through October 31, 2011. Monday through Saturday 9a-6p; Sundays in September 12p-5p; Sundays in October 11a-5p. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Crops are usually available in September, October. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Haunted barn, Western play area, Grandmas Playhouse, Pig races, pedal cart track, corn box, tractor tire maze. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: September 13, 2011)
A visitor writes on September 22, 2008: "A wonderful place to visit. They made great improvements after the tornado hit their farm a few years ago and it is very kid friendly with lots of activities for them. We go every year!"
Frazier Nursery - Pumpkin Patch
2725 61st St. Lane, Vinton, Iowa 52349. Phone: 319-472-2649.
2-jo's Farm & Western Town - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, horse-drawn hay rides, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
2253 73rd St Hwy 30, Van Horne, IA 52346. Phone: 319-551-3660. Email: jodi@2josfarm.com. Directions: 18 miles west of Cedar Rapids on highway 30. Printable map on website. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in All year. Open: Call to book for parties and camp October hours Friday and Saturday 7pm to 10pm Saturday 2pm to 6pm. Haunted farm, haunted barn, haunted hayrack with Ape show; The Ghosts of 2jos Town come back to act out a ghost story; Campfire with ghost stories, Fortune Teller, food, Pumpkins, ponies, petting zoo and more. Payment: Cash, Check. Day Camp in Summer, Campouts in bunk houses, teepees, cabins. Chuck wagon cookouts, Stage coaches, Ye Old Broom Barn Theater Santa, Bobsled/sleigh rides, live Reindeer Pony/other parties. (ADDED: August 27, 2008)

Blackhawk County (a.k.a., Black Hawk County)

Heartland Farms - pumpkins, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, kiddie (mini) corn maze, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, Bounce house, Jumping pillow, haunted house, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, restrooms, picnic area, Bouncy pillow, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
5111 Osage Road, Waterloo, IA 50703. Phone: 319-232-3779. Fax: 319-291-7287. Email: berrypumpkinfarm@earthlink.net. Open: Pumpkin Halloween Season for 2011 runs September 23 through October 31; Tuesday through Friday open 4 pm to 7 pm, Saturday and Sunday open 10 am to 7 pm; Closed on Monday. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Pumpkin updates: Click here for updates. Directions: From exit 68 on Interstate 20 north 1 mile to Dubuque Road then 1 mile west to Elk Run Road then 1 mile North to Osage Road follow the signs. http://www.heartlandfarmswaterloo.com/map.shtml. Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries normally June 7 to July 4; Pumpkin Halloween Season is last week of September and all of October, hours Tuesday through Friday 4 pm to 7 pm, Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 7 pm. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page. Since 1983 our family growing and ofering our best for your family. (UPDATED: September 20, 2011)
Heritage Farm - Dick and Marie Brown - Apples, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, hay rides, horse drawn carriage rides
7731 Zaneta Road, Hudson, IA 50643. Phone: 319-988-3734. Directions: Hudson Iowa west on D-35 3 miles HUGE farm on left side and fields of Percheron Horses And for a map to our farm, Click here. Our hours are: Call for an appointment Monday to Sun 7am to 10pm First day in Fall We offer Horse drawn carriage/hay rides. We do many weddings, any time of the year. Our percherons are as breathtaking as the crisp winter air and such a refreshing change, back to times forgotten. We have many carriages, a hearse for funerals, a 2 seated surrey and our ever famous Molly-Jo Trolley which is a party on the move; all done with well-trained professional staff and the finest horses in Iowa. At Easter we have a bunny brunch and invite all to come and go for a hay rack ride deep into the trees to visit our cabin tucked away in the trees for cinnamon rolls and a warm drink, close to a big pit fire and loads of warmth and friendship. We also have breakfast with Santa and our famous Fall FeStreet..all very reasonable. It is a time you won't ever forget...

Buchanan County

Cedar County

Lincolnway Flower Farm - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, farm animals, school tours
2207 Old Lincoln Hwy, Lowden, IA 52255. Phone: 563 941-5417. Directions: On Hwy 30 between De Witt and Cedar Rapids. West side of Lowden on Old Hwy 30. Crops are usually available in May, June, July, August, September, October, November. Open: Call ahead for hours. We follow organic methods, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, Check. Iron garden sculpture available for order.
Comments from a visitor, October 7, 2007: "They have many donkeys by the pumpkin/gourd patches and some chickens and kitties roam free. The owner did tell us that he still does a lawn tractor pull annually this time of year. While we were expecting more when we arrived, we definitely had a pleasant experience at this farm."

Clayton County

Clinton County

Delaware County

Dubuque County

Fall Harvest Days & Pumpkin Festival - pumpkins, Harvest Festival, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, tractor-pulled hay rides, produce for sale, parking provide free, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, farm animals, events at your location (call for info)
13978 Hammerand Road, Sherrill, IA 52073. Phone: 563-552-2866. Email: oldagiron@yousq.net. Open: October 2 and3, 2010 from 10 am to 5 pm. Directions: Take highway 52 North to Sageville. Turn onto Sherrill Road Follow for approximately 5 miles. Watch for Signs!.
Crops are usually available in October. Payment: Cash, only. Threshing, tractors, gas engines, potato digging, gourds, straw bales, miniature bales, home made ice cream, many activities for the kids. (ADDED: September 10, 2008) (UPDATED: September 22, 2010)
Schusters Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, wagon rides, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, farm animals
7541 Schueller Heights Road, Dubuque, IA 52003. Phone: 563-556-2879. Email: Rutts1@live.com. Open: Saturday and Sunday, September 19th to October 31st from 10am to 5pm. Directions: 5 miles South of Dubuque on Highway 52, turn right on Schueller Heights Road , go 1/2 mile. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Free parking. (ADDED: September 11, 2008) (UPDATED: September 10, 2009)

Iowa County

Genoa Bluffs Pumpkin Farm - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
2168 Hh Avenue, Marengo, IA 52301. Phone: 319-668-8447. Email: info@genoabluffspumpkinfarm.com. Open: Friday and Saturday 9am to 6 pm Sunday 12pm to 5pm September 23rd to October 30th. Directions: I-80 exit 211 after exit turn south than turn east on first gravel road 216th street. travel 1/8 mile until you arrive at the farm. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Grand opening weekend will be Saturday and Sunday October 8 and 9. (ADDED: July 10, 2011)
Hillcrest Garden Market - Pumpkin Patch
1580 P Avenue, Marengo, Iowa 52301. Phone: 319-642-3445.

Jackson County

Jackson County Corn Maze & Fall Festival - Five Acre Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch to Pick Your Own in October
Historic 1870 Insane Asylum, 3 miles North of Andrew, IA. Phone: 800-342-1837. Come to Jackson County; the playground of Eastern Iowa, where the tall corn grows and lose yourself in our amazing corn maze. Set aside a weekend for a new adventure in Jackson County. Family entertainment! Directions: Located at the Andrew Jackson County Demonstration Farm &
Y61 between Andrew & LaMotte. Watch for signs. Open: See website for current - in 2008: August 18 through October 28, Open Saturday and Sunday each weekend. Fridays by reservation for special groups and school field trips. Call for more information. Hours: 11:00 am to Dusk. 2008 Fees: 14 years and older $5.00, Students (5-13 yr.) $3.00, Children under 5 Free. (UPDATED: August 18, 2008)

Johnson County

Bock's Berry Farm & Country Gifts - pick your own pumpkins and apples - Note: their website is down, so call before you go!
5888 Sand Road SE, Lone Tree, IA 52755. Phone: (319) 629-5553. Fax: (319) 629-5553. Open: May-July; Tuesday-Sunday 7:30 am to 7:00PM, August-October; Tuesday-Sunday 9:00 am to 6:00PM, November-December; Tuesday-Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00PM, January-April; Weekends Only 10:00 am to 5:00PM.
Honey Creek Acres - Pick-your-own apples, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, already-picked produce, gift shop, school tours
799 Swisher View Dr SW, Swisher, IA 52338. Phone: (319) 857-4322. Fax: (319) 857-5068. Email: honeycreekacres@southslope.net. Open: Monday through Friday 10 am to 6 pm; Saturday 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday 10 am to 5 pm and by appointment. Directions: We are located just west of Interstate 380. Take Swisher Exit 10 and head west on Johnson County Highway F12(Division Street). Turn left at the Swisher Post Office on Swisher View Drive. Follow the curve and you will see us located on your right side. Look for the red apple house. For a map to our farm, click here. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Our honey is bottled onsite and made from bees that work on the orchard. Also offer home grown gourds and Indian corn, as well as apple wood for burning/smoking. Orders taken in the fall for cemetery mounds made onsite for the Christmas season - available for pick up in November. (UPDATED: August 30, 2009)
A visitor writes on August 06, 2008: "Very nice scenery. A lot of hard work put into farm. First year open in a long time."
Shima Pumpkin Patch - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field,
4080 highway 382 Ne, Solon, IA 52333. Phone: 319-624-3667. Alternate Phone: 319-330-9420. Email: sherrishima@yahoo.com. Open: Sunday to Saturday from Daylight to Dark. Directions: The pumpkin patch is located on highway 382 NE approximately 3 miles west of Solon. Solon is located 8 miles north of Iowa City and 13 miles south of Cedar Rapids. If you need specific directions please call 319-624-3667. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. We have a variety of items for all individuals. We have the following item: Pumpkins - Large, Mediu, Small and Mini Gourds - warted, speckled swan, birdhouse, and a large and small variety Specialty Items - painted pumpkins, painted gourds, painted bottles, printed bricks. (ADDED: September 16, 2009)
Wilson's Orchard - A pick-your-own apple orchard, pumpkins, gourds
2924 Orchard Lane NE, Iowa City, IA 52240. Phone: (319) 354-5651. Open: August, September, October daily 10 am to dusk. Over 150 varieties for you to enjoy. Beautiful scenery, pleasant walks, trailer rides...apples, pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn.

Jones County

Pumpkin Patch Patch Pizzazz - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, school tours
15068 Amber Road X44, Monticello, IA 52310. Phone: 319-480-2874. Alternate Phone: 319-480-0076. Email: dmcelmeel@yahoo.com. Open: Saturday, Sept 24th through October 31st on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 6 pm; Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 3 pm to 6 pm. Directions: From Monticello: Take Main Street/Business highway 151 South past Krominga Motors & Swiss Valley IAS and continue south 3 miles to 15068 Amber Road From Anamosa/Marion: Take 151 North past Anamosa. Turn right on County Home Road E23. It is the first right after J & P Cycles. Go East 4 miles and turn left on Amber Road X44. Go 1 mile to 15068 Amber Road. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Come and see all of the farm animals and goat walk. We have rabbits, chickens, mini ponies, donkeys, sheep, pigs, cows, and goats. Take a stroll through the corn maze, play on the bail and tire maze, human hamster roll, and lots of fun in the corn box. Good assortment of pumpkins, gourds, squash, ornamental corn, and lots of fall/Halloween decorations to purchase. You must try Mom's Baked Goods-pies, bars, and bread made from our very own Pik-a-Pie pumpkins. FREE ADMISSION!!! NO CHARGE for ANY of our activities. (ADDED: September 29, 2008) (UPDATED: September 21, 2011)
Scarecrows and Treats on the Streets - Scarecrows through the town, trick-or-treating
Monticello, IA. Phone: 319-465-5626. Open: October. The town is decorated with hundred of scarecrows of various designs. On the last Thursday in October, children and their parents are invited to don their Halloween costumes and come trick-or-treating at Monticello area stores where candy awaits the children. For more details, call the Monticello Area Chamber of Commerce at 319-465-5626. Tell them you heard about it here!

Linn County

Bart's Farm and Pumpkin Patch-Haunted Corn Maze - Pumpkin patch, corn maze
7307 Alburnett Road, Marion, IA.
Are you afraid of the dark? YOU WILL BE...Come to the haunted corn maze. (sponsored by the Linn-Mar High School Yearbook) Not advised for children under 12.
Admission is $5.00 per person and $25.00 for groups of 6.
Bass Farms - Follows organic practices, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, Honey from hives on the farm, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
Across From Palisades-kepler State Park 1325 Highway 30 West, Mount Vernon, IA 52314. Phone: 319-895-6480. Email: grangergal@bassfarms.org. Open: Summer/fall June 15 to October 31 Tuesday to Saturday 10 am to 7 pm; Sunday 10 am to 5 pm; Monday closed; Winter/spring November to June 15 hours vary or by appointment, please check blog or call (319)8956480 for current hours. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Pumpkin updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Bass Farms is located on Highway 30 (US 30) between I-380 and Mount Vernon, Iowa, approx. 4 miles west of Mount Vernon. From the I-380 and Highway 30 intersection (at the southern edge of Cedar Rapids, Iowa), Bass Farms is about 19 miles east. Bass Farms is 4 miles west of Mount Vernon. Click here for a map and directions. We follow organic practices, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page. If you have a special request for an event or tour that you think might be well served by Bass Farms venue please call Tiffany at (319)895-6480 and we will be pleased to discuss any request. (ADDED: September 05, 2010)
East Post Pumpkins - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, school tours
1950 East Post Road, Marion, IA 52302. Phone: 319-533-2293. Email: charlie@eastpostpumpkins.com. Open: Monday, Thursday, Friday 4 pm to Dusk; Saturday 9 am to Dusk; Sunday 10 am to Dusk. Directions: Located just south of Highway 100 on East Post Road on the west side of the road. Click here for a map and directions. Pumpkins: Last weekend of September through October 31st. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: October 12, 2011)
Kroul Farm - pumpkins, summer squash
245 Hwy 1 South, Mount Vernon, IA 52240. Phone: 319-895-8944. We are open September, October.
Lena's Farmstand, Pumpkin Patch and Gift Shop - Pumpkin patch, corn maze
835 Bolton Manor Road, Springville, Iowa 52336. Phone: 319-854-7097. Open: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closed Weds). Click here for a map. Corn maze, pumpkins, gourds and squash, plus many unique decorative items. UPDATE August 18, 2008: Their website is down - they may not be open.
Meadowview Farm - Pumpkin Patch
1870 Covington Road, Palo, Iowa 52324. Phone: 319-396-2010.
Simon Farm - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, we also have pie pumpkins,
4647 Urbana Road, Center Point, IA 52213. Phone: 319-329-9144. Email: azskso@hotmail.com. Open: Seven day a week/ from 7am to 8pm. Directions: 1 mile north of Center Point on Urbana Road. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. We will have some pumpkins on a hay rack in the front yard, if you would like to pick some for yourself please nock on the door. Feel free to pick as many ears of sweetcorn as you would like. (ADDED: March 07, 2011)

Muscatine County

Red Barn Pumpkin Farm - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, tractor-pulled hay rides,
2998 New Era Road, Muscatine, IA 52761. Phone: 563-264-2081. Alternate Phone: 563-260-0554. Email: calebs@c2all.com. Open: Saturday, September 18 to Sunday, October 31 Hours: 10 am to dark. Directions: 1 mile north of Muscatine on Highway 61, then 1.5 miles east on New Era Road. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: April 20, 2010)

Scott County

The Amazing Haunted Maize Maze at Carter Farms - corn maze, pumpkins
Princeton, IA. Phone: 563-289-9999. Email: tkcarter@aol.com. Open: Call or email for this year's dates. Original haunted corn maze with 4.3 acres of twisting paths and haunted corn.
Buffalo Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
1500 Front Street, Buffalo, IA 52728. Phone: 563-381-1098. Email: red@buffalopumpkinpatch.com. Directions: One mile west of Buffalo on highway 22 across from Buffalo Shores Campground. Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: 7 days a week 10 am to 6 pm. Last 2 weekends of September through October 31st; Last weekend of September is kickoff weekend featuring the Fall Classic Car Show, an Arts n Crafts Show and much more. Payment: Cash, Check. also we have goat chariot rides, sorghum maze, arts and crafts, miniature horse driven cart rides, Clydesdale driven carriage rides, Car Show last weekend of September, and much more. (UPDATED: October 22, 2011)
Pride of the Wapsi - corn mazes, pumpkin patch, wagon rides, farm animals
14600 305th Street, Long Grove, Iowa 52757. Phone: 563-285-8180. Email: prideofthewapsi@gmtel.net. Open: Call to confirm hours: Fridays 4:30pm to 6:30pm, Saturday and Sunday 11 am to 6:30 pm. Lots of activities for the entire family. Inflatables, Petting Farm and Zoo, Pony Rides, Face Painting, Barrel Train, Logic and Cornfield Mazes, Mining for Gold, Wagon Ride to Pumpkin Patch, Food and Music. School and Daycare Tours - Reservations required
Monday through Friday- 9 am to 2:30 pm (May to Oct.) Fall Private Parties (Late September/October) - Reservations required
Everyday-- 4 pm to 10pm (October) NEW IN 2006! Birthday Party Package (Late September/October) Reservations required
Saturday and Sunday-- 11:30 am to 2:30 pm & 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm (October) Company Picnics - Reservations required
Saturday and Sunday afternoons (July to Sept.) (UPDATED: July 08, 2009)

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