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

By Becky Samford, Publisher Duluth, Norcross, Suwanee, Johns Creek & Peachtree Corners and other Atlanta Area Macaroni Kid Publishers September 16, 2024

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.


 šŸŽƒšŸ 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 5 thru Oct 27 9:00am  -6:00pm
Prices: Parking on weekends and Hayrides are FREE!


šŸŒ½šŸŽšŸ BJ Reece Apple Orchard
9131 Georgia 52 Ellijay, GA
706-276-3048

Activities: Rain or shine: U-Pick Apples everyday.
Monday – Friday: the petting farm, giant farm slide, corn box & rubber duck races are available.  
Saturday – Sunday: the petting farm, giant farm slide, corn box, rubber duck races, wagon rides, pig races, jumping pillow, cow train ride, scavenger hunt through the corn maze, cow milking, pony rides and apple cannons are available!
Dogs are allowed in the orchard as long as they are on a leash.
Dates/Hours: Open daily through October 31. Mon - Saturday from 9-6 and SUNDAY’S 1-6.


šŸŒ½šŸ 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, Hayride, Cornball Slider, Pedal Karts, popcorn jumping pillow, pony rides, farm animals and more! Click HERE
Dates/Hours: September: Saturday & Sunday;  Oct 1-31 daily and weekends through November 17th. Click HERE for specific hours.
Prices: $16.80 Corn Maze Click HERE to purchase tickets or for more information


šŸŽƒ  Burt's Pumpkin 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


 šŸŒ» 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 7th: 7 days week 8am-7pm, but check website sometimes have to close until sunflowers blooms.
Prices: Entrance fee is $6 per person, kids under 5 are FREE. $10 per horse (bring your own) for miles and miles of horse trails.

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

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


šŸŒ½ šŸ¦’Pettit Creek Farms
337 Cassville Rd., Cartersville, GA
770-386-8688

Activities: UNLIMITED Maze, Hay Maze, Hayride, Exotic animals, Petting Zoo,  Aerial Course, Ring Toss, Duck Race, Bean Bag Toss, Corn Hole, Steer Haybale Roping, Scarecrow Building, Stick Pony Race, Corn Pit, Stump Tic Tac Toe, and the Cinderella Carriage.
Dates/Hours: September 23rd - October 31st. 
Mondays – Closed
Tues – Friday – 2:30 PM to 6 PM
Sat & Sunday – 10 AM to 6 PM
Prices: $14.95 ages 2 and up; $12.95 over 60


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

Activities: pumpkin patch, face painting, pony rides, trackless train rides, bounce houses, bungee jump, an inflatable corn maze, funnel cakes, games and fun for the whole family!
Prices: $20 for 25 tickets. Activities cost various amounts of tickets. See HERE
Dates: Opening Sept 20- October 31


šŸŽƒšŸŒ»šŸScottsdale Farms
15639 Birmingham Hwy., Alpharetta, GA 30004
770- 777-5875

Activities: corn maze & hayrides for all ages, chickens, goats an other farm animals, lawn games, and for the first time ever–our very own Sunflower Field, which makes for a perfect photo backdrop. Fun for the whole family
Prices: $7/per person or maximum of $25 per family; 2 and under are FREE
Dates/Hours: September 30 through October 22. Pumpkin patch is always open, but other activities are usually on weekends and holidays. Store hours are Monday - Friday 8AM to 6PM and Sunday 9 AM to 6 PM. Hay rides and paid activities are usually between 11 AM - 4 PM.


šŸŒ½šŸŽƒSleepy 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 make a separate reservation to visit The Cabin Escape Room Adventure from the  "Stranger Things" filming location.
Dates: Sept. 23 - Nov. 2. Closed Mondays & Tuesdys
Wednesday – Friday: 10am-6pm (must arrive by 5pm)
Saturday: 10am-7pm (must arrive by 6pm)
Sunday: 10am – 6pm (must arrive by 5pm
Cost: MUST BUY TICKETS IN ADVANCE ONLINE HERE.


šŸŒ½šŸŽƒšŸ·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: September 20-November 3.
Monday-Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday-Friday: 9am-2pm
Saturday: 10am-7pm
Sunday: 1pm-7pm
Prices: Kids (3-64): $16.95 + tax; Seniors (65+) & Military (with ID): $13.95 + tax; Ages 2 and Under: FREE! See website for theme weekends/ specials


šŸŽƒšŸŽ‡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 Nighttime Parade, NEW Pumpkin Drone Show, World's largest Pumpkin Light Show  and plenty of other NEW not-so-spooky glowing experiences! Click HERE for more information
Dates/Hours: Sept. 14 to Nov 3 (Friday - Sunday) from 2pm to 9pm.
Prices: $34.95, plus daily parking. Purchase online HERE.


šŸŒ½šŸŽƒšŸ Uncle Shuck's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
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 14- Nov 10. Check HERE  hours. 
Prices: Check HERE. 


šŸŒ½šŸŽƒšŸWarbington Farms

5555 Crow Road, Cumming, GA 30041
770-889-1515
Activities: Tickets during the fall season include unlimited access to our corn maze, barnyard, hayride, slides, swings, jumping pillow, corn crib and more! Pumpkins, U-Cut flowers (Zinnias), concessions and store items are not included with fun park admission.
Dates/Hours: September Wednesday- Saturday October: Open daily. Click HERE for hours. The flashlight corn maze starts at dark on Fridays and Saturdays
Prices: Admission Tickets (Ages 3 and up): $13.95 (plus tax)

šŸŒ½šŸŽƒšŸŒ»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, cut your own sunflowers and zinnias, Inflatables, Bounce House, Human Foosball, Jump Pad, Vortex Tunnel, and LOTS MORE
Dates/Hours:  Opens September 24th- Nov 1. Check HERE for pricing and hours.
Prices: Purchase tickets online in advance HERE.


šŸŒ½šŸŽƒšŸ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. 21- October 31. Hours: 10am to 6pm daily. Cosmic Corn Maze and Haunted Hayride Hours: Saturday Night Only, 7pm -10pm from October 1 - October 29
Prices: FREE Admission & parking. See website HERE for activity prices.




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