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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!

We have loads of related resources here, too.

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!

Benton County

  • Bloomsbury Farm - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, train rides, corn maze, haunted corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, corn cannon, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides, face painting, petting zoo
    3260 69th Street, Atkins, IA 52206. Phone: 319-446-7667. Fax: 319-446-7667. Email us at: bloomsburyfarm@netins.net. Directions: 2 miles north of Atkins Iowa And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: We are open April thru August by appointment, then September thru October Mon thru Thurs 9-7 Fri and Sat 9am till 11pm, Sundays 11-5. We have our kids summer camps. We rent our barns for special events. Also offer kids birthday parties. 10 acre corn maze open Labor Day weekend thru October 31st. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Kids summer tours, Party barn rental for any occasion. Birthday parties for kids. Proudly sponsored by The Cedar Rapids Kernels for our 10 acre corn maze and KCRG Channel 9 will be sponsor of our 4 acre kids maze for 2006.
  • Frazier Nursery - Pumpkin Patch
    2725 61st St. Lane, Vinton, Iowa 52349. Phone: 319-472-2649.

Blackhawk County

  • Heartland Farms - pumpkins, raspberries, strawberries, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, haunted corn maze, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides
    5111 Osage Rd, Waterloo, IA 50703. Phone: 319-232-3779. Fax: 319-291-7287. Email us at: berrypumpkinfarm@earthlink.net. Directions: Heartland Farms is located at 5111 Osage Rd, Waterloo Iowa. From Elk Run Heights go 1 mile North on Elk Run Road to Osage Rd, turn right (East) on Osage, go 1 mile, we are on the left (North). From Raymond Iowa, go 1 mile North on Raymond Rd to Osage Rd, turn left (West), go 1 mile, we are on the right (North). And for a map to our farm, Click here. Crops are usually available in October. Open: Halloween Season we are open to the public every day of October. Monday through Friday open 4pm till 8pm, Saturday and Sunday open 10am till 8pm Strawberries are ready approximately June 7 each year and last until July. Fall Red Raspberries start mid August and continue till Frost, usually early October. Our Fall Halloween season begins the last week of September and runs through October. Payment: Cash, Check. Family oriented fall Halloween entertainment. The farm claims the biggest and best pumpkin selection in the Cedar Valley. Haywagon rides, Scarecrows Haunted Barn, Haunted Cornfield and Punkin Playland everyday of October. Witness the Punkinator, able to hurl pumpkins hundreds of feet. Watch it demolish a car pumpkin by pumpkin.
  • 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 Mon-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...

Boone County

  • Boone & Scenic Valley RR -  Pumpkin Express
    Iowa RR Historical Society, 225 10th Street, PO Box 603, Boone, Iowa 50036. Phone:800-626-0319. Or Phone: 515-432-4249. Email: info@bsvrr.com. Picking out a pumpkin has never been so much fun! Enjoy a scenic ride from the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad depot to the pumpkin patch. Ride the train across two bridges into the Des Moines river valley and pick out your very own pumpkin!  See their 2008 schedules here. (it looks like the 2007 train is already done!)

Bremer County

  • Roth's Farm - Pumpkin Patch
    1763 Marquis Road, Janesville, Iowa 50647. Phone: 319-987-2831. Also a Apple Orchard and Strawberry Farm,

Cass 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."

Cerro Gordo

  • Furleigh Farms - Pumpkins, Corn Maze, Vegetables, Melons, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes
    811 North 56th Street, Clear Lake, IA, 50428 . Phone: 641-357-4097. Directions: Furleigh Farms is located two miles east of Interstate 35 on Highway 122.

Chickasaw County

  • East View Orchard - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, prepicked produce, restrooms, school tours
    2355 Union Ave, Fredericksburg, IA 50630. Phone: 563-238-3871. Email: eastvieworchard@iowatelecom.net. Directions: BETWEEN HIGHWAY #24 & #18 ON COUNTY ROAD V56 IN NORTHEAST IOWA. Click here for a map and directions. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Click here for picking updates. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: 10 am to 5 pm EVERYDAY Sunday - Sunday July TO CHRISTMAS September AND October 10 am TO 6 pm January - March BY CHANCE OR APPOINTMENT. Apples are available August to Christmas 10 am to 5 pm after Christmas by chance or appointment Garden Produce July - Christmas. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. We have 1500 Apple Trees and 5 acres of Squash along with Sweet corn, green beans, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, zuchinni, beets, watermelons, canteloupes, etc. (ADDED or UPDATED: May 03, 2008)

Clark County

  • Harvest Barn - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    2721 US Hwy. 34, Osceola, IA 50213. Phone: 641-342-4039. Directions: Located 5 miles east of Osceola, Iowa right along Hwy. 34. Open: Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday, 12 pm to 5pm Corn Maze is open September 16 through October 31st. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Special rates for school and youth groups for the corn maze. Shop the best fall marketplace in southern Iowa. Gift items change with the seasons. Also, home of the Harvest Barn Candle Co. and homemade fudge shop. No fee to visit the store.

Clay County

  • Hawk Valley Garden - Roadside vegetable stand...Offering heirloom pumpkins, squash, gourds and everything else for all your fall decorating needs.
    Highway 18 - 4 Miles East of Spencer, Spencer, IA, 51333. Phone: 712-836-2263. Email: srloring@yahoo.com. Hawk Valley Garden opens September 10 thru November 1, staffed on weekends, with produce available weekdays (use honor system so you have to leave money in mail box) The produce stand offers over 30 varieties of pumpkins and 23 kinds of squash. Also you can find corn shucks, bales of straw, broom corn and other sorghum, dried gourds for crafters, and much more..

Clinton County

  • Pride of the Wapsi - Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze
    14600 305th Street, Long Grove, Iowa 52757. Phone: 563-285-8180. Also, in the Spring, a strawberry farm.

Dallas County

  • Patch’s Pumpkins & Honey Farm (formerly called Knight & Sons Nursery) - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkins, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, child-sized haybale maze, bounce house, gift shop, tractor-pulled hay rides, Christmas decorations, petting zoo, Caramel Apples, Cider 35588 L Lane, Adel, IA 50003. Phone: 515-834-9092. Fax: 515-834-9034.  Email us at: info@knight-sons.com. Directions: From Des Moines take I80 west past the Adel exit. As you approach exit 106 you will see the nursery on the right (north) side of the road. Take the exit from I80 and travel north 1/2 mile to 350th street. Turn Right (East) and travel 1/2 mile to L lane. Turn right and the road ends at the farm (Location of Knight & Sons Nursery). And for a map to our farm, click here.  Crops are usually available in September & October. Open: Saturday & Sunday. School Groups are Welcome during the week. For more information visit our online website. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard.
  • Pumpkin Palooza - pumpkins, train rides, corn maze, petting zoo
    17387 B. Avenue, Yale, IA 50277. Phone: 641-439-2435. Email: rstepanek@westianet.net. Directions: 40 minutes West of Des Moines on Hwy 141 and 3 miles south on B. Ave. Watch for the Signs. 641-439-2435 for more information Crops are usually available in October. Open: Saturday October 6, 2007 9am to 4pm. Payment: Cash, only. Crafts, kids activities, pumpkins, gourds, ornamental corn, home-baked goods and lots more.
  • Wills Family Orchard - pumpkins, prepicked produce, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides
    33130 Panther Creek Road, Adel, IA 50003. Phone: 515-993-5151. Email us at: info@willsfamilyorchard.com. Directions: Take Greene Street west (old Hwy 6 out of Adel) to Hwy P58. Drive south for several miles and turn on E. Panther Creek Road just north of the river bridge. Travel on E. Panther Creek Road west for 1 mile and curve right on Panther Creek Road for 1/2 mile. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: Fridays 4pm to 7pm, Saturdays 9am to 5pm, and Sundays 1pm to 5pm. We are certified organic for some crops. Payment: Cash, Check. certified organic apples; certified organic applesauce; certified organic apple butter; honey; caramel; winter squash.

Des Moines County

Dubuque County

  • Bahl Family Farm - Pumpkin Patch
    6426 Asbury Road, Dubuque, Iowa 52002. Phone: 563-582-1097.

Emmet County

  • Erickson's Produce - Pumpkin Patch
    201 Hwy 4 North, Wallingford, Iowa 51365. Phone: 712-867-4410.

Greene County

  • Deal Orchard - Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze
    1102 244th Street, Jefferson, Iowa 50129. Phone: 515-386-8279. Also prepicked apples.

Hamilton County

  • Harvest Moon Manor featuring Pumpkin Paradise - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, haunted corn maze, child-sized haybale maze, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals
    2948 Vail Ave, Ellsworth, IA 50075. Phone: 515-836-2166.  Cell:  319-961-4217. Directions: Exit #133 off I-35.Turn right onto highway 175 and then turn left onto Vail Ave. Located 3 1/2 miles north on Vail Ave. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: September 22,2007 through October 28,2007 Saturdays and Sundays 9AM to 6PM. Payment: Cash, Check. Pumpkins, Pumpkins, Pumpkins!  Also, a Wicked Woods Maze ,  Farm Critters, a Straw Mountain, a Pedal Tractor Race Track and a Corn Box.

Hancock County

  • Smith Farm - Pumpkin Patch
    2151 120th Street, Kanawha, Iowa 50447. Phone: 641-762-3679. Strawberry patch (in the Spring).

Hardin County

  • Apple Ridge Orchard - Pumpkin Patch
    23543 Hwy D-15, Iowa Falls, Iowa 50126. Phone: 641-648-9902. Apple Orchard (may not be pyo), Strawberry Patch in the Spring.

Harrison County

  • Small's Fruit Farm - U-pick apples and pumpkin patch
    1844 194th Street, Mondamin, Iowa 51557. Phone: 712-646-2723, 712-646-2195. Open: winter and spring: daily, 9 to 5; Summer and Fall, daily 8 to 6 pm.  When the kids are ready for pumpkin carving, bring them to the farm and let them pick their own right off the vine!

Henry County

  • Ghost Train - haunted train ride
    Mount Pleasant, IA 52641. Phone: 319-385-2912. Email: jwcrouch@interl.net. Open: Oct 15 2005 - Oct 29 2005, 10/15/2005, 10/21/2005, 10/22/2005, 10/28/2005, 10/29/2005. Fun at a "Haunted" train station, ghosts and goblins, fall food and fun for all ages. MCRR Running Times: 6:00 - 10:00pm. The railroad takes on an eerie feel for its annual Ghost Train. Join us for a spooktactular event on the 'Train of No Return.' Watch for more information on this exciting event. Located in McMiIllin Park in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.

Iowa County

  • Hillcrest Garden Market - Pumpkin Patch
    1580 P Avenue, Marengo, Iowa 52301. Phone: 319-642-3445.

Jackson County

  • Jackson County Corn Maze & Fall Festival - Three 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:
    August 27 through October 30, 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. 2005 Fees: 14 years and older $5.00, Students (5-13 yr.) $3.00, Children under 5 Free.

Jefferson County

  • Kroul Farm - pumpkins, summer squash
    Mount Vernon, IA 52240. Phone: 319-895-8944. OWe are open September, October.

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

  • 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

  • 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!

Keokuk County

  • Rolling Prairie Acres -  Pumpkin Patch
    708 E. Ringgold Street, Sigourney, Iowa 52591. Phone: 641-622-1221. Strawberry patch (in the Spring).

Kossuth County

  • Scuffham's Gardens -  Pumpkin Patch
    2307 Plum Creek Road, Algona, Iowa 50511. Phone: 515-295-2000. Pick your own Raspberries in late August thru late September.

Lee County

  • Faeth Orchards - Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch,
    2469 Hwy 2, Fort Madison, IA 52627. Phone: 319-372-1307. Apple Orchard (no pyo).
  • Kathy's Pumpkin Patch - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, child-sized haybale maze, horse-drawn hay rides, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    1977 Hwy 2, Donnellson, IA 52625. Phone: 319-470-1558. Email: kathy@kathyspumpkinpatch.com. Directions: We are located one mile East from Donnellson, IA on Highway 2. And for a map to our farm, Click here. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: Monday to Saturday 9 am to 7pm Sunday 11 am to 7 pm Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. Visit our working farm just one mile east of Donnellson, Iowa, where we feature over 125 varieties of pumpkins, squash, gourds, and ornamentals at our roadside open air market. To plan your next daytrip to the beautiful Iowa countryside, browse our website to see all the family activities we have happening at our Patch (corn and sorghum maze, pick your own pumpkin patch, Harvestville play area for kids, corn pool, rubber ducky races, obstacle courses, trike tracks, movie barn, wagon rides, gift shop and snack shack). We'd love to see you and your family, host your next educational field trip, group event and/or corporate event. We also welcome bus tours, family reunions, birthday parties, and church events. So contact the Patch when planning your next event! A visitor writes on September 3, 2007: "We make a trip to this place every year (this is our third). Looks like they just opened up again for the season on Sept. 1st. The number of varieties of pumpkins and squash is endless. We love them. Hope this brings more folks to her place, it's really great! They have other events throughout the year, but of course, fall is their big season. "

Linn County

  • Meadowview Farm - Pumpkin Patch
    1870 Covington Road, Palo, Iowa 52324. Phone: 319-396-2010.

Louisa County

  • Barnyard Blooms Corn Maze - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, farm animals, school tours
    337 Cemetery Lane, Grandview, IA 52752. Phone: 563-299-5395. Email: barnyardblooms@yahoo.com. Directions: Directions from Highway 61 We are 40 miles south of Quad Cities, 20 miles south of Muscatine, IA, 40 miles north of Burlington, IA Travel on Hwy 61 until you approach a helicopter memorial (left) and a gas station (right), turn into Grandview. Continue on Jackson St. until you come to a T, turn right, then a quick left. We are located 1/4 mile down the road on the right. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in August, September, October. Open: Corn Maze: Mid-August - October School Tours, Church Groups, 4-H clubs, etc.. Group Discounts available! Garden Center and Gift Shop Tues. - Fri. 9-6 Sat. 9-4 Sun. 1-4 Barnyard Blooms is a unique garden center, gift shop, and corn maze located in Grandview, IA (40 miles South of Quad Cities). Nestled in a remodeled barn next to an 140 acre corn field. Come and visit our 5 acre 'farm stead' corn maze. We promise a good time. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover.
  • Wapello Fire and Rescue Haunted House - Haunted House
    Wapello, IA. Directions: Take Highway 61 1 mile South of Wapello. Turn West on 65th St. and go 2 miles. Turn South on L Ave. and go 1/2 mile. Open: Friday and Saturday nights in October from 7PM to Midnight. It is located in an abandoned farm house. The last local haunted house was held in 1999. It was a very successful annual event in the past drawing people from all over Eastern Iowa but was discontinued due to dissolution of local Jaycees chapter. With the help of some former members the Wapello Fire Department has resurrected the event to raise funds for their service. It should be a pretty good haunted house and the money goes to a good cause. 2006 Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under.

Lucas County

  • Haunted House - haunted house!
    Chariton, IA. Phone: 641-774-4059. Email: charitonchamber@iowatelecom.net. Open: Oct 13 2005 - Oct 22 2005; 10/13/2005, 10/15/2005, 10/20/2005, 10/22/2005.
  • Pierce's Pumpkin Patch - Pumpkin Patch
    2491 Hwy 14, Chariton, Iowa 50049. Phone: 641-862-3398.

Madison County

  • Howell Tree Farm - Pick your own pumpkin/hayrack ride, gourds, mums, children's activities including corn maze, tractor track, corn sand box, petting zoo (bunnies, goats), swings, slides, etc.
    3145 Howell Court, Cumming IA 50061. Phone: 515-981-0863 or 1-800-210-1415. Email: chowell849@aol.com. Port-a-potties, picnic area, field trips..

Mahaska County

  • Autumn Acres Pumpkin Patch (formerly Cuzin Andy's)- prepicked produce, gift shop, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides, petting zoo
    2421 Hwy 92, Oskaloosa, IA 52577. Phone: 641-672-1437. Fax: 641-673-4580. Email us at: stams@mahaska.org. Directions: We are located 1.5 miles of Oskaloosa on Hwy 92 Click here for a map to our farm. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: September 22 to the end of October; Thursday and Friday from 4 pm to dusk; Saturday 9-6; Weekdays-by appt;. for groups of a dozen or more Payment: Cash, Check. Come check out our super slide down from the hay mountain, rope swing, slingshot, corn pool and petting zoo. We also have pumpkin painting available. Thursday nights are family night, with discounts!

Marion County

Marshall County

Mills County

  • See Korn Krazy Maze in Pottawattamie County, on the county line with Mills County

Montgomery County

  • Hawthorn Hills Tree Farm - corn maze, already picked pumpkins and gourds for sale, School Tours, petting zoo, hay rack rides, craft barn, play area, picnic area, FREE hot cider; children's games
    1993 A Avenue , Red Oak, IA 51533. Phone: 712-623-5647. Fax: (712) 623-6073. Email: lsmith@redoak.heartland.net. Directions: 7 mi. west of Red Oak on Old Hwy. 34, then left, cross the railroad bridge, then right at the big silver gates. Open: Fri & Sat 10am - 5pm; Sun 1pm - 5pm, from November 28 to December 21.

O'Brien County

  • Solsma's Punkin Patch - pumpkins, Pick-your-own apples, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, Honey from hives on the farm, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, school tours
    Amy Solsma 6190 320th St, Sanborn, IA 51248. Phone: 712-729-3174. Email: jasolsma@mtcnet.net. Directions: Located on Hwy 18, 4 miles east of Sanborn, IA or 4 miles west of Hartley, IA And for a map to our farm, Click here. Click here for picking updates. Crops are usually available in August, September, October. Open: Monday to Thursday Noon to 6pm Friday and Saturday 10am to 8pm Sunday and weeknights by chance or appointment Corn Maze is open as long as possible, but sometimes it is finished before Halloween so come early. Payment: Cash, Check. Jay and Amy Solsma 6190 320th St. Sanborn, IA 51248 712-729-3174 inspected beef, non-confinement pork, honey

Polk County

  • Allsup's Farm/Pumpkinville - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
    618 Center Avenue South, Mitchellville, IA 50169. Phone: 515-967-0972. Email: Pumpkinville@mchsi.com. Directions: We are located 12 miles east of Des Moines, Iowa. From Des Moines take I-80 east to exit 149. Go south on Cotton. Take the first left (east)onto 6th Avenue. Go to the stop sign, you should be at Center Avenue. Take a right (south) on Center and follow it all the way through town. We are two blocks south of Caseys General Store. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in April through October. Open: The Corn Maze is open from August through the end of October. Pumpkinville is open mid September through the end of October. Hours are daily: 10:00 am to last entry into corn maze with flashlights at 9:00 pm. We have two corn mazes. Both of the mazes are challenge mazes, you have to do more than "just" walk through them. The mini-maze is free, has seven challenges in it, is designed for youngsters, and takes about 15 minutes to complete. The Big Maze is over 20 acres, contains 20 challenges. The big maze is $5.00 per person for ages 6 and over.  Picnic area is available. Campfires sites can be booked for your use. We get the fire ready and provide spears for your roasting needs. Field trips for schools, daycares, business team building events, birthday parties and many other types of groups can be scheduled. We do spring "garden" field trips as well. Payment: Cash, Check.

    Geisler Farms - Growing Family Fun - corn maze, pumpkin patch
    5251 NE 94th Avenue, Bondurant, IA 50035. Phone: (515) 964-2640. Fax: (515) 964-8704. Email: info@growingfamilyfun.com. Directions: Located 5 minutes from I-80 and I-35 northeast of Des Moines. Open: The corn maze and pumpkin patch are open on weekends September 2 through October 29, Saturdays: 10 am to last admission 9 pm; Sundays: 12 pm to last admission 7 pm; Weekdays: By group appointment only.. Price in 2006: Admission is $6 per person. 8-acre corn maze. Youngsters can enjoy the soybean mini maze, new playground equipment and children's games. Groups of 15 or more may reserve space at one of three fire pits (see group details below. Pumpkins, gourds and corn shocks will be for sale in October.
    Also open Labor Day, Sept. 4th, and Columbus Day, Oct. 9th.

  • Iowa Orchard - Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze
    9875 Meredith Drive, Urbandale, Iowa 50322. Phone: 515-276-0852. Apple Orchard, too (not pyo)
  • Pumpkinville @ Mitchellville & Corn Maze - asparagus, pumpkins, strawberries, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, prepicked produce, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides, petting zoo
    618 Center Ave S, Mitchellville, IA 50169. Phone: 515-967-0972. Email us at: Pumpkinville@mchsi.com. Directions: Take exit 149 off of I-80 south to Center Ave Take Center Ave south out of town to 618 Center Ave S And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in May, June, July, August, September, October. Open: Daily 10:00 TO Dusk Corn maze open August-October 10:00am - 9:00pm We are open for business from May 1 through October 31. We sell vegetables daily from spring through fall. Payment: Cash, only.
  • Williamson's Pumpkin Paradise - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, straw or hay bale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, petting zoo, farm animals
    4012 NE 62nd Avenue, Ankeny, IA 50021. Phone: 515-967-3065. Email: kennyew@aol.com. Directions: 1 mile north then 1 1/2 miles west of Adventureland Park, Altoona Open: open 7 days a week, 10:00a.m. to dark October Payment: Cash, Check. Indian corn, gourds, straw, corn stalks, squash, helicopter rides on October 20

Pottawattamie County

  • Ditmars Orchard - Apples, peaches, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides
    19475 225th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503. Phone: 712-256-7053. Fax: 712-388-0483. Email us at: LyleDitmars@hotmail.com. Directions: Council Bluffs Exit 8 from I-80 then east on Highway 6 one half mile to Hunt Ave. North 1 and one half miles. Click here for a map to our farm. Crops are usually available in August, September, October, November. Open: Tuesday thru Satuday 10 to 5, Sunday noon to 5 Generally open August 1 thru December 15. However, special events can scheduled. Payment: Cash, Check. Cider made on site in season. Hot apple pie and fried apple pie with ice cream. Cider slushes. Hand poured candles and other items including gourmet sodas.
  • Hawkeye Farm - corn maze
    17024 Allis Rd, Council Bluffs, Iowa, 51503. Phone: 712-366-1982, Email: Hawkeyefarm@aol.com Open 21st August - 10th November.
  • Korn Krazy Maze - corn maze, haunted corn maze, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, tractor-pulled hay rides, pony rides
    189th & Applewood Road, Council Bluffs, IA 51503. Phone: 712-366-1982. Email us at: Hawkeye farm@ aol.com. Directions: I-29 south from Council Bluffs to Exit # 42 Bellevue right for 50 ft right on 189th north for 1/2 mile on left side. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in October. Open: Closed Mondays Tues. - Thurs 5:00 - 9:00 pm Friday 5:00 - 10:00 pm Sat Noon - 10:00 pm Sun Noon - 6:00 pm Payment: Cash, Check. Rope MAze Hay bale jump Fire Pits to rent.
  • Pioneer Trail Orchard & Pumpkin Patch - Pumpkins, hay rides, corn maze and much more.
    21534 Chestnut Road, Council Bluffs, IA 51503-7397. It seems they prefer email, Email them but here's their phone, too: 712-366-1505.  Click here for a map!  Several acres of scary ripe Pumpkins to choose from, just catch a hayrack ride to the fields to select the perfect one. Haunted Barn for the kids - The theme of the barn is fairy tales, such as, "Twinkle Little Star", "Itsy Bitsy Spider", "Wizard of OZ" and others. Haunted House for those who are willing to brave it - We have converted our old 1890 farm house into a haunted house. Haunted mine for the kids - The haunted mine has jewels and coins that can be discovered by the kids and is built into a hillside.  Jungle Gym - Let the kids climb and slide. Dark Barn Maze - See if you can make it out of the maze in the barn. Sand Play Area - The Sand Play area has lots of toys and activities for the kids to have fun. Take A Walk In Our Grave Yard - *Guillotine - Take out some frustrations by crushing a pumpkin with our ten foot tall guillotine.  Dino Dig - Let the kids discover fossil bones of our very own T Rex discovered on the farm. Putt Putt Pumpkin - Try out our 5 hole pumpkin golf course. Train Rides for Tots - Let the little ones take a train ride around the play area. Tryke Track - Oversized trykes for the kids to have fun. Corn Maze - Have fun navigating through the corn maze. 2004 information: The Pumpkin Patch and events will be open October 1st. Hours: Monday through Thursday - 5 pm to 9 pm. Friday - 5 pm to 10 pm. Saturday - 10 am to 10:00 pm. Sunday - 11 am to 9:00 pm. Admission $4.00 per person, age 2 and under free (*  $1.00 each)

Poweshiek County

  • Carroll's Pumpkin Farm - Pumpkin patch, Adventure Areas, Fun Barns, Huge pumpkin catapult, Carroll's Corny Revue Puppet Show, The Moo-ving Cow Train, Bingo the Farm Dog
    244 400th Avenue, Grinnell, IA 50112. Phone: 641-236-7043. Directions: Directions and map.Travel 1.5 miles North of Interstate 80 (Grinnell exit #182) on Hwy 146, then 1/2 mile west on 400th Ave. The city of Grinnell lies approximately 50 miles east of Des Moines, and 60 miles west of Iowa City. Open: October ONLY! Weekdays: Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 7:00 p.m. Weekends: Saturday--10:00 am to 7:00 pm, Sunday--1:00 pm to 7:00 p.m. 2005Admission (ages 3 & up) prices: Weekends: $4.50, Weekdays:  $4.00. For more information, see these pages: Attractions, Weekend Attractions, Hours, School Tours, Image Gallery.

Plymouth County

  • Diane's Pumpkin Patch - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, tractor-pulled hay rides, restrooms, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
    22324 Hwy C-12, Ireton, IA 51027. Phone: 712-552-1912. Email: dianet@hickorytech.net. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: from the last Saturday in September thru October. Open weekends Saturday 10 to 6 and Sunday  1pm-5pm; open week days by appointment. Also take schools and other groups by appointment Free pumpkin painting Payment: Cash, Check.

Scott County

  • The Amazing Haunted Maize Maze at Carter Farms -  corn maze, pumpkins
    Princeton, IA. Phone: 563-289-9999. Email: tkcarter@aol.com. Open: Oct 7 2005 - Oct 31 2005, 10/07/2005, 10/08/2005, 10/14/2005, 10/15/2005, 10/21/2005, 10/22/2005, 10/28/2005, 10/31/2005. Original haunted corn maze with 4.3 acres of twisting paths and haunted corn.
  • Buffalo Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides, pony rides, petting zoo
    1 mile West of Buffalo on Hwy. 22, Buffalo, IA 52728. Phone: 563-370-4026 And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: Tours "Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm. Saturday and Sunday,9am to 6pm." Pumpkins: last Saturday in September til October 31 st. Payment: Cash, Check.

Sioux County

  • Pumpkinland - Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze
    4123 Jackson Avenue, Orange City, Iowa 51041. Phone: 712-737-8364.

Story County

  • Ames Maze - corn maze
    Ames, IA. Phone: 641-842-2829. Open: Sep 1 2005 - Oct 30 2005. Shaped like the WHO owl. Open weekends and by reservation during the week.
  • The Berry Patch - follows organic methods, Apples, asparagus, blackberries, blueberries, cherries, currants (red and black), gooseberries, pumpkins, raspberries, rhubarb, strawberries, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, horse-drawn hay rides, tractor-pulled hay rides
    62785 280 Street, Nevada, IA 50201. Phone: 877 382 5138. Email us at: information@BerryPatchFarm.com. Directions: from Des Moines, north on I35 to exit 102,turn east on 210. Go east 5 miles to S14, go north 6 miles to 280 st. Go east 3/4 miles to Berry Patch Farm. From Ames: East on US 30 8 miles to S14. South 4 miles to 280 Street East 3/4 miles to Berry Patch Farm Directions and Mapquest on our web site. And for a map to our farm, Click here. Click here for picking updates. Crops are usually available in June, July, August, September, October. Open: please check website for current hours We follow organic methods, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard.
  • Black's Heritage Farm - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, horse-drawn hay rides, tractor-pulled hay rides, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area, pony rides, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
    26156 530th Ave, Ames, IA 50010. Phone: 515-292-1936. Email: duane@duaneblack.com. Directions: 2 miles south of Hwy 30 at ISU University Blvd. exit.(530th Ave.) And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in October. Open: Sunday to Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Payment: Cash, Check. hayrides & bonfires available for groups.
  • Center Grove Orchard - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, Pick-your-own apples, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
    32835 610th Ave, Cambridge, IA 50046. Phone: 888-227-7531. Fax: 515-383-4354. Email: info@centergroveorchard.com. Directions: Just north of Ankeny and south of Ames, 5 miles east of I-35 on Highway 210 (Exit 102, Cambridge). Then, north 1/8 mile on 610th Ave. And for a map to our farm, Click here. Click here for picking updates. Crops are usually available in September, October, November. Open: Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 7 pm; Sunday Noon to 6 pm Open Labor Day Weekend through Thanksgiving Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. We offer bonfires and campfires for church groups, youth groups, company events, etc. We have weekend festivals throughout the season with extra activities. Details on our web site.
  • DeMoss Pumpkin Farm - Pumpkin Patch
    51428 170th, Ames, IA 50014. Phone: 515-232-7930. 

Tama County

  • Beck's Farm - Pumpkin Patch
    2134 W. Tama Road, Buckingham, Iowa 50612. Phone: 319-988-3729.
  • Hinegardner Orchard - Pumpkin Patch
    1348 295th Street, Montour, Iowa 50173. Phone: 641-492-6353. Apple Orchard (may not be pyo), Strawberry Farm.
  • Lorenz Produce - Pumpkin Patch
    2858 150th Street, Traer, Iowa 50675. Phone: 319-478-2941.
  • Upah's Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field
    3017 K Avenue, Toledo, IA 52342. Phone: 641-484-5066. Email us at: marlys@pcpartner.net. Open: Open daily the month of October Payment: Cash, Check.

Wapello County

  • Corn Maze - corn maze
    Ottumwa, IA. Phone: 641-684-8709 641-684-0543. Open: Sep 2 2005 - Oct 31 2005.

Warren County

  • The Garden Barn - Pumpkin Patch
    11879 Hwy G24, Indianola, Iowa 50125. Phone: 515-962-0024.

Washington County

  • Reha Greenhouses and Autumn Joy Farm - flowers, pumpkins, winter squash
    1160 Hwy 22, Wellman, IA 52356. Phone: (319)646-2408. Email us at: dedj@netins.net. Directions: South of Iowa City on Highway 1 to Kalona, then West 10 miles on Highway 22. Click here for a map to our farm. We are open February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Our hours are: Monday through Friday 9:00-6:00, Saturday 9:00-5:00 and Sunday 11:00-5:00 during peak seasons. Closed Wednesday and Sunday during off-peak. In the fall all activities (hayrides, petting zoo, hay slides, corn pile, etc.) are free. The produce is all that costs. Also find bedding plants in the spring, cut-flowers during the summer, poinsettias for Christmas, and houseplants all year.

Webster County

  • The Community Orchard - corn maze, pumpkin patch, cider mill, haunted house and more
    2237 160th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Phone: 515-573-8212. Email: orchard@frontiernet.net. Open: from August 1 to Christmas every year, Monday - Saturday: 8am - 5pm, Sunday: 10am - 5pm. Apple Fest celebration with orange wagons shuttling people to and from the pumpkin patch weaved through the thousands of people who had turned out to take part in the games or enjoy the fresh food that was being served outside and at the Apple Orchard Cafe. The 50-acre orchard was started in the 1940s and produces an average of 13,000 bushels a year, making it one of the largest apple orchards in Iowa. There is an on-site bakery and cider-making operation a warehouse had been turned into a spooky maze called ‘‘The Black Hole.’’

Wright County

  • Papa's Garden Patch - Pumpkin Patch
    1264 Reed Avenue, Belmond, Iowa 50421. Phone: 641-444-4112.


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