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CORN MAZES, PUMPKIN PATCHES & APPLE ORCHARDS.....OH, MY!!

By Compiled by Becky Samford, Publisher Duluth, Norcross, Suwanee, Johns Creek & Peachtree Corners and other Atlanta Area Macaroni Kid Publishers September 4, 2022

Fall is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors in Georgia. And what better way than to take your family out to some of Georgia's best Apple Orchards, Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes! Some are close and some are well worth the drive!  Please click through to the venue website for pricing and hours. Did we forget something? Email beckys@macaronikid.com.

PLEASE CHECK WEBSITES BEFORE GOING! DUE TO COVID-19 GUIDELINES, MANY PLACES REQUIRE ADVANCE ONLINE TICKET PURCHASES AND MAY OR MAY NOT REQUIRE MASKS.


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Berry Patch Farms 
786 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, GA 
770-926-0561

Activities: Take the hayride out to the Pumpkin Patch -- a great picture-taking opportunity for the parents! Pick out your pumpkins and take the hayride back to get some apple cider, a homemade fried pie and some boiled peanuts and popcorn. The kids will enjoy the playground and baby farm animals.
Dates/Hours: Weekends: Oct 2 thru Oct 30 10:00am  -7:00pm; Weekdays: October 18-29 3:30pm till 7:00pm
Prices: Parking on weekends is $5 Cash, Hayrides are FREE!


BJ Reece Apple Orchard 
9131 Georgia 52 Ellijay, GA
706-276-3048

Activities: U-Pick Apples daily. We do have U-pick apples this year, but unfortunately the late frost in April affected lots of our apples.

Weekends only: Apple Cannon, Petting Farm, Ziplines, Cow Train Rides, Giant Jumping Pillow, Pumpkins, Longhorns, Cow Milking
Dates/Hours: Open August 27th - October 30th. SATURDAY’S 9-6 and SUNDAY’S 1-6. The petting farm is the only activity open on weekdays as well as weekends with the hours.
Prices: Click HERE 


Buford Corn Maze
4470 Bennett Road, Buford, GA
678-735-2553

Activities: Pumpkins for sale in the shop or farm stand, Corn Maze, Haunted Forest, popcorn jumping pillow, pony rides, farm animals
Dates/Hours: Open September 4th - November 14th. Click HERE for specific hours.
Prices: $16 Corn Maze, $16 Haunted Forest, $28 Combo Ticket  (All tickets include access to Kid's CORNer play area and activities, unlimited hayrides & more!)


Burt's Farm
5 Burt's Farm Rd., Dawsonville, GA
800-600-2878

Activities:  Pumpkin Patch, Store, Hay Rides
Dates/Hours:  September 1st - November 10th.  Click HERE for specific hours of operation.
Prices: Parking and Admission are FREE, Hay Ride Tickets: $6/person


Fausett Farms Sunflowers

11336 HWY 136 WEST DAWSONVILLE, GA 30534
706-265-966


Activities: Acres of Sunflower Fields and Enjoy Hours of Family Fun.
Dates/Hours: Opening Sept 17th: 7 days week 8am-7pm, but check website sometimes have to close until sunflowers blooms.
Prices: Entrance fee is $5 per person, kids under 5 are FREE. $10 per horse (bring your own) for miles and miles of horse trails.

Kinsey Family Farm
7170 Jot-em Down Road, Gainesville, GA 30506.
770-887-6028

Activities: Pumpkin patch, petting zoo, fish feeding, apples, cider, local honey and more! NOTE: NO HAYRIDES THIS YEAR
Dates/Hours: Oct 1- Oct 31. Mon through Fri: 9am to 4pm; Sat & Sun: 8am to 5pm
Cost: FREE admission


Mitcham Farm
770 Macedonia Church Rd, Oxford, GA
770-855-1530

Activities: Giant Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, Hay Rides, Giant Mountain Slide, Cow Train Ride, Pedal Carts, Giant Jump Pad, Mechanical Bull Ride, Corn Cannon, Farm Animals more!
Date/Hours: Open Sept 24 - Oct 30; Friday: 6:00 - 9 PM, Saturday: 12 - 9 PM, Sunday: 1-5 PM
Prices: $15/person. 2 and under FREE.


Pettit Creek Farms
337 Cassville Rd., Cartersville, GA
770-386-8688

Activities: Corn Maze, Hayride, Petting Zoo, Pig Races (11am, 1pm, 3pm & 5pm),  Ring Toss, Duck Race, Bean Bag Toss, Corn Hole, Steer Haybale Roping, Scarecrow Building, Stick Pony Race, Corn Pit and Stump Tic Tac Toe.  See exotic animals including giraffes, zebras, lemurs, llamas, camels and more.
Dates/Hours: September 23rd - October 31st. Click HERE for hours.
Prices: $12 children (ages 2-12); $15 adults


www.RandysPumpkinPatch.com
Randy's Pumpkin Patch
1460 Lawrenceville Highway, Lawrenceville, GA 30044
770-822-0676

Activities: pumpkin patch, face painting, trackless train rides, bounce houses, bungee jump, an inflatable corn maze, funnel cakes, games and fun for the whole family!
Prices: $5/per person, 3 and under FREE
Dates: TBA, Opening Sept 22 


Scottsdale Farms
15639 Birmingham Hwy., Alpharetta, GA 30004
770- 777-5875

Activities: corn maze & hayrides for all ages, lawn games fun for the whole family, and for the first time ever–our very own Sunflower Field, which makes for a perfect photo backdrop.
Prices: $7/per person or maximum of $25 per family; 2 and under are FREE
Dates/Hours: Pumpkin patch is always open, but other activities are usually on weekends and holidays. Store hours are Monday - Saturday 8 AM to 6 PM and Sunday 9 AM to 6 PM. Hay rides and paid activities are usually between 11 AM - 4 PM.


Sleepy Hollow Farm 
628 Sleepy Hollow Road, Powder Springs, GA
770-880-8846

Activities: This fall bring your whole family out to Sleepy Hollow Farm for some fresh air and fall fun. During the daytime take a tractor ride with your family or friends around our farm, explore our corn maze, and then pick out your perfect pumpkins in our pumpkin patch to add to your decorations inside and out. At night we will also offer "Stranger Things" filming location tours and a nighttime corn maze on select nights.
Dates: Sept. 23 - Nov. 5. Closed Mondays.
Cost: MUST BUY TICKETS IN ADVANCE ONLINE HERE.


Southern Belle Farm
1658 Turner Church Road, McDonough, GA
 770-898-0999

Activities: Corn Maze, Pig Races, Kiddie Corral, Corn Cannon, Belle's Barn, Cow Train, Pedal Carts, Jumping Pillow, Rubber Duck Races Corn Box, U-Pick Flowers and More!
Dates/Hours: Saturdays (through Nov 7): 10am-9pm; Sundays (through Nov 8)1-7pm Weekdays: CLOSED ON MONDAYS  Tuesday- Friday (oct 1-30) 9am-3pm
Prices: Kids (3-64): $15.95 + tax; Seniors (65+) & Military (with ID): $12 + tax; Ages 2 and Under: FREE! See website for theme weekends/ specials


Still Family Farm
5630 Macland Road, Powder Springs, GA
678-283-6951

Activities: Zinnia Maze, Pumpkin Patch, Roly Poly, Kiddie Climb, Pump Duck Races, Hay Ride, Market, Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, Hayride, Heirloom Tractor Display, Johnny Popper Buckle. We also have our concessions stand open for snacks and drinks, and our own 7th generation family member Greg Still sells honey from bees raised right here on the Farm. There's hours of fun to be had, so we look forward to seeing you this fall!
Dates/Hours: Saturdays and Sundays only September 24 through October 30
Cost: $16 per person, children 4 and under free, $2 military discount with ID.  Price includes all activities all day long!  Concessions, pumpkins, fall decor, honey, sand art & face painting are additional.


Stone Mountain Park Pumpkin Festival
1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain Park, GA
770-498-5690

Activities:  Play by Day, Glow by Night! Stone Mountain Park’s annual Pumpkin Festival. Play by day as you enjoy family-friendly park attractions and special fall entertainment featuring some of your favorite classic storybook characters! Then, after the sun goes down, you'll glow by night in a whole new light with the NEW Nighttime Parade and plenty of other NEW not-so-spooky glowing experiences!
Dates/Hours: Sept. 17 to Oct 30 (Friday - Sunday) from 2pm to 9pm.
Prices: $34.95, plus daily parking. Purchase online HERE.


Uncle Shuck's 
125 BANNISTER RD, DAWSONVILLE, GA 30534 (NEW LOCATION)
770-772-6223

Activities: Explore the Corn Maze (and Haunted Maze!), Find Your Perfect Pumpkins, Shoot the Corn Cannon, Goat Walk, Jumping Pad, Goat Walk, Kiddie Maze, Tire Mountain, Corn Cannon, Wagon Ride, Bonfires and more!
Dates/Hours: Sept 10- Nov 13. Check HERE  hours. 
Prices: Check HERE . 


Warbington Farms

5555 Crow Road, Cumming, GA 30041
770-889-1515
Activities: Corn maze and fun park (petting zoo, slides, swings, jumping pillow, corn crib and more)!
Dates/Hours: September 20 - November 5. 10am-5pm on Thursdays; 10am-10pm on Fridays and Saturdays, 10am-5pm on Sundays, The flashlight corn maze starts at dark on Fridays and Saturdays
Prices: Admission Tickets (Ages 3 and up): $13 (plus tax)

Washington Farms 
5671 Hog Mountain Rd. (Hwy 53), Watkinsville, GA 30677
706--769--0627

Activities: CORN MAZE! PUMPKINS! Over 35 fun farm activities & attractions! Jumping Pillows, Cow Train, Petting Zoo, Zip Lines, Grain Train, Inflatables, Bounce House, Human Foosball, Jump Pad, Vortex Tunnel, and LOTS MORE
Dates/Hours:  Opens September 24th- Nov 6. Check HERE for dates and hours.
Prices: Purchase tickets online in advance HERE.


Yahoo Farm
4729 Waleska Hwy., Jasper, GA
770-735-3638

Activities: Yahoo Farm is a true family farm dedicated to creating a fun experience for the entire family. Hayride, Corn Cannon, Fossil & Gem Grubbin, Cosmic Corn Maze, Haunted Hayride, Cute & Cuddly Animals, Pumpkin Hunt and more.
Dates/ Hours: Sept. 17- October 30. Hours: 10am to 6pm daily. Haunted Hayride Hours: Saturday Night Only, 7pm -10pm from October 1 - October 29
Prices: FREE Admission & parking. See website for activity prices.




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