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Looking for a local corn maze or hayride in Central Wisconsin?  Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in Central Wisconsin, sorted by county. Some are huge corn mazes with hayrides, pumpkins, corn cannons, inflatables and others are simple corn mazes with little else.  Most also 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 cannon, cow train, inflatables, farm animals, pumpkin patch or zip lines.  There is usually a small fee for the mazes (of course, the  more elaborate mazes tend to charge more. Hayrides are often free. A LWAYS call before you go to confirm whether they are open this year and any requirements, they don't always report changes to me, and many closed permanently due to the covid lockdowns!

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December: Corn mazes aren't open until late July or August - Same with Pumpkin patches. And if you are looking for a pumpkin patch, this website for pumpkin patches). You may also want to try the latest fun, Zombie Paintball, see this website!.

Corn mazes, sorted by county

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Adams County

Clark County

Grant County

  • Vesperman Farms Corn Maze - corn maze, pumpkin patch in the field, pumpkins (brought in from the field), petting zoo, farm animals
    8419 Stage Rd, Lancaster, WI 53813. Phone: 608-723-2542. Email: kyle@vespermanfarms.com. Open: early August through October 31; Call for for hours and availability. Directions: Call for directions. Payment: Cash, only.. (UPDATED: August 19, 2012, by a visitor)

Green Lake County

Jackson County

Juneau County

  • Northwoods Orchard and Farm Market - Corn Maze, Petting Zoo, U-Pick Apples and Pumpkins, Cider mill fresh apple cider made on the premises, gift shop, porta-potties are available, restrooms, picnic area you may bring your own food, farm animals, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    W7428 State Road 82, Mauston, WI 53948. Phone: 608-847-7028. Email: northwoods.orchard1948@gmail.com. Open: Strawberries in June 7am to 5:30pm. Directions: From Wisconsin Dells, take I90/94 west to Mauston exit, Highway 82 west 2 miles outside of town. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, WIC Vouchers, SFMNP Vouchers. Northwoods Orchard and Farm Market facebook page. A family owned and operated Apple Orchard since 1948 right in Central Wisconsin providing quality greenhouse products, strawberry fields, apples, apple products and plenty of seasonal fun.  (UPDATED: October 22, 2022, JBS) (ADDED: October 01, 2015)

La Crosse County

  • Hidden Trails Corn Maze - corn maze, pumpkins, activities
    W4704 Hwy 16, West Salem, Wisconsin 54669. Phone: 608-786-2489. Email: info@hiddentrailscornmaze.com. Directions: 3 Miles East on Hwy 16 past Valley View Mall. 3 Miles West of West Salem on Hwy 16. Click here for a map and directions . Open: September 3 through October 31st, Mon-Thurs. 1pm-6pm, Friday -Sat -Sun: 11 am - 7 pm; Last tickets sold at closing time; **Saturday, October 12, Flashlight night, Last ticket sells at 9pm . Get up close and personal with true farm animals; climb aboard the covered wagon (Saturday and Sunday Only) ride for some good old-fashioned fun; let the kids pet the goats; stop by the covered picnic area for a snack; or pick your very own pumpkin from our pumpkin wagon. (UPDATED: October 11, 2013, from their website)  (UPDATED: September 10, 2008)

Marathon County

  • Wilke's Extra Sweet Acres Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch - corn maze, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, haunted corn maze, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
    T8417 County Road W, Wausau, WI 54403. Phone: 715-675-6748. Directions: Hwy 51/39 north through the city of Wausau. Take the Brokaw exit, just past Fleet Farm. Go to the right off the exit, taking you through the village of Brokaw. Turn left at the stop sign (this will be county road WW). Follow this road over railroad tracks and up the hill. Next stop sign, turn left (this is county road W). Go about 1/4 mile. We are the large farm on the right side of the road. There are several signs before you reach the driveway. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: Monday to Thursday from 4 pm to 7 pm, Friday from 4 pm to 10 pm, Saturday from 9am to 10pm and Sunday from 10am to 8pm; Pumpkin patch and corn maze are open from mid-September through October 31. We offer a haunted corn maze, house and hayride typically the weekend before Halloween. This year it will run from October 25th to October 27 2007, beginning at dark and running until 10 pm. Please call with any questions. Payment: Cash, Check. We also have a greenhouse located here in the spring with annual flowers, hanging baskets, vegetable and herb plants along with perennials. Produce that is available picked when in season are, peas, beans, tomatoes, sweet corn, summer squash, cucumbers, peppers, onions and winter squash. Please call for availability. (UPDATED: September 06, 2010)
    A visitor writes on October 02, 2010: "We just returned home from the Wilke's family farm, and let me tell you, the place is great. Excellent pumkin patch, play area for the kids ect. The family there is very friendly and courteous. This was our first experience as a family going to a place like this, and they sure made a lasting impression on all of us, and we will definately be back again this year and many more to come."
  • Willow Springs Garden - corn maze, haunted corn maze, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, kiddie (mini) corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, concessions / refreshment stand, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
    5480 Hillcrest Dr., Wausau, WI 54401. Phone: 715-675-1171. Email: pkdk@dwave.net. Open: September 10th to October 24th; Fridays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm; Saturdays from 10:00am to 10:00pm; Sundays from 10:00am to 6:00pm; HAUNTED Corn Maze on these dates: October 28 Thursday, October 29 Thursday, 30 Thursday, from 7:00pm to 10:00pm; Children Trick and treating maze October 31st from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: North of Wausau, 1.6 miles north of Fleet Farm on highway K, turn left on to Hillcrest Dr. go 1/2 mile it will be on your right hand side!. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: October 19, 2010)

Marquette County

Monroe County

  • M & M Ranch & Outfitters - corn maze, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, haunted corn maze, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, straw or hay bale maze, horse-drawn hay rides, wagon rides, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, pony rides, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    4494 Jackpot Avenue, Sparta, , WI 54656. Phone: 608-486-2722. Fax: 608-486-2724. Email us at: mmoffice@centurytel.net. Directions: I-90 Hwy 27 go south 1.50 miles turn right on Jackpot Ave. go 3 3/4 miles west north side of highway And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Open: 12 months a year. From 9 a.m. 8 p.m. We follow organic methods, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, Check. Working recreational ranch.

Portage County

Waupaca County

Waushara County

  • Flyte's Fieldstones - corn maze, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, Fall festival, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, pig races, horse-drawn hay rides, tractor-pulled hay rides, Honey from hives on the farm, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, farm market, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area (bring your own food), farm animals, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, group reservations
    W10770 State Highway 21, Coloma, WI 54930. Phone: 715-228-2310. Email: fieldstones@uniontel.net. Open: Monday to Friday, by request; Saturday and Sunday, from 10 am to 4 pm, September 13 to October 31. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: May 10, 2015, JBS) (ADDED: September 03, 2014)


Wood County

  • Altenburg's Country Gardens LLC - UPDATE for 2019: They are permanently closed
     Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494.. UPDATE: September 23, 2019: According to Altenburg's website, they are permanently closed for business. Here is what the website said -- "Thank you for your patronage for 55 years! The 2019 strawberry season was our 55th, and last, season. We won't be offering pumpkins and fall activities. Thank you for your friendship and support over the years!"  
  • Reinke's Down On The Farm - corn maze, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, tractor-pulled hay rides, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    1011 48th Street So., Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494. Phone: 715-423-7663. Email: information@reinkesdownonthefarm.com. Directions: Centrally located between Hwy 54 and County Hwy W in Wisconsin Rapids. From Wisconsin Rapids, take Hwy 54 East to 48th Street Turn Right, 1.5 miles on left. And for a map to our farm, Click here. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: Tuesday thru Saturday 10am to Dusk, Sunday Noon to Dusk, Closed Mondays. Payment: Cash, Check. We offer a nature walk, Boot Hill, Special weekend activities, Charity food tents, Cabin in the Woods, Craft barns, Yard art, Cranberry products fresh and packaged, Specialty gourds and squash, Haybales, Corn stalk bundles, Rainbow corn, Custom made scarecrows, Soaps, Lotions, Candles, and more. We are a 1940's farm with real farm animals, antique farm machinery. There is no admission charge. Come and pick your favorite pumpkins. Select your favorite squash, gourds, and other produce from our large selection of home grown varieties.
    Come and get your corn shocks, rainbow corn, and hay bales for fall decorating. Feed the animals, Hold the chickens, Watch the geese the ducks; Play with the friendly cats and dog. Spooky Woods, School Tours. Public Hayrides on Weekends.  (UPDATED: May 10, 2015, JBS) (UPDATED: September 25, 2014, from their website) (ADDED: August 24, 2008)

 

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