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Southeast Minnesota's Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, Hay Rides and More
 Where you can find a pumpkin patch, corn maze, safe trick-or-treating, hayrides and other Fall and Halloween fun near you! 
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This page provides a detailed list of Southeast Minnesota'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..

I'm always looking for more to add and feedback about any patch, stand or farm you have visited, so write me using the Feedback form!  And if you have a farm and want to add it or correct the information, please click on Add My Farm!   

 

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Southeast Minnesota'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!

Faribault County

  • Prairie River Camp - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
    52792 80th Street, Bricelyn, MN 56097. Phone: 507-327-7047. Email: prc@myclearwave.net. Open: Pumpkin picking September 19 until October 31 on Saturdays and Sundays from 2 to 6 pm. Directions: I-90 Exit 134 3 miles south on Highway 253 turn right on 80th Street. Click here for a map and directions. Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch is open from September 19 through October 31; Saturdays and Sundays from 2 pm to 6 pm MEA Weekend October 15 &16 2 pm to 6pm; Additional activities include wagon rides, rope maze, arrow maze, step over maze, giant checkers, great playground, 18 hole mini golf and walking trails. Payment: Cash, Check. (UPDATED: August 24, 2009)

Freeborn County

Mower County

  • Farmer Johns Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins, raspberries, strawberries, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, prepicked produce, restrooms, picnic area, horse-drawn hay rides
    90537 273rd Street, Austin, MN 55912. Phone: 507-437-9180. Email us at: Joulla5@aol.com. Directions: North of Austin on 218 to Lansing Corners Restaurant, 3 miles west or from 251 at Corning three quarters mile south Click here for a map to our farm. Crops are usually available in June, July, September, October. Open: Pumpkin Patch open 10 to 6 daily Strawberry and vegetables daylight hours Strawberries June 10 to July 1 Raspberries July 5 to 30 and again in early September until freeze in October. Pumpkin Patch opens September 27. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. We have tour buses as well as school groups. The kids love to play in my silos. We raise a lot of tomatoes and most vegetables and are very involved in the Austin Farmers Market.  (UPDATED: September 21, 2008)

Olmsted County

Steele County

  • Oak View Nursery - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area, petting zoo, birthday parties, school tours
    7921 County Road 45 South, Owatonna, MN 55060. Phone: 507-451-0454. Email: dan@ oakviewnursery.net. Open: September 26 through October 31 Saturday 9am to 5pm Sunday 12am to 5pm. Directions: Owatonna, Hwy 35 to 14 East 1/2 mile then South on County Road 45 approx 6 miles. Click here for a map and directions. Pumpkin Patch and Family Fun Open From September 26 Through October 31. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard. Pumpkin Painting, Woods Trail, Jacobs Ladder, Mini Golf, Leaf Jump, Giant Inflatable Slide, Straw Bales, Corn Stalks, Mums, Outdoor Decor, and More. (UPDATED: September 01, 2009)

Wabasha County

  • Apple Ridge Orchard - Apples, pumpkins
    Mazeppa, MN. Phone: 507- 843-3033. Seasonal hours Apples galore! (Including famous Apple Ridge Honeycrisp, Haralson, Honeygold, and Sweet Sixteen). Plus, fresh-pressed apple cider, pumpkins, caramel apples, and a festive harvest atmosphere. Favorite family events include pick-your-own apples and you-pick pumpkins with tractor-pulled wagon rides every weekend. Kids Corn Maze. Apple Ridge llamas and barnyard animals love kids. Located just 15 minutes north of Rochester. Apple Ridge Orchard information and map on website.
  • Roper Pumpkin Patch - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms
    104 Orchard Lane, Lake City, MN 55041. Phone: (507)269-1877. Email: wg_one@yahoo.com. Open: daily, stop at the house and ask. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Right off highway 63 at the city limits of Lake City MN. Look for the big field of pumpkins and follow the signs. Click here for a map and directions. Coming Fall 2009. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: May 21, 2009)

 

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