An expansive fall festival with two corn mazes, hayracks, ziplines and a petting zoo, running Friday-Sunday from September 1 to late October. Large, multi-activity operation, but 2026 pricing is not published.
Bloomsbury Farm is a major fall destination between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City—not a pumpkin patch with a maze on the side, but a multi-acre festival with two large corn mazes as the main attractions and a long list of supporting activities (pig races, ziplines, petting zoo, haunted house, corn cannon, jumping pillow, cow train rides).
The farm operates only Friday through Sunday from September 1 to late October, which concentrates demand into limited days. That schedule means weekend crowds are real and fast arrival (Friday 10am opening) gives you the least friction. It also means no weekday flexibility; if your family can only go weekdays, Bloomsbury is not available.
The headline is two large corn mazes plus hayrack rides connecting them. Beyond that, the resort-style activity density—jumping pillow, pumpkin blaster, kiddie corn maze, corn cannon, pig races, goat walk, haunted house, gift shop, petting zoo, ziplines—is designed to occupy kids for most of a Saturday or Sunday. You will not do every attraction in one day; you’ll choose. Plan 4-5 hours if you want to experience the farm without rushing through the mazes.
Friday 10am is the quietest slot. Saturday and especially Sunday attract families across the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City regions, so crowds build through the weekend. If your schedule permits a Friday, Bloomsbury is substantially more manageable then.
Early September (Sept 1-8) offers cooler weather and lower crowds, but pumpkins are still ripening and the fall-color backdrop is weak. Mid-October (Oct 11-19) hits peak color in the Cedar Rapids area and mature pumpkins, but crowds peak on weekends. Late October (Oct 25-26) offers the richest fall atmosphere and the shortest day length, but frost risk is real and Sunday closes at 5:30pm, ending in dusk. Choose based on your weather preference and crowd tolerance.
The 2026 admission price was not published. With this many attractions, you’ll want to confirm the cost before driving from Cedar Rapids or Iowa City. Also ask whether premium attractions (ziplines, haunted house) are bundled in admission or cost extra; this shapes your budget.
October weather in eastern Iowa is variable—60-70 degrees midday, 40 degrees by evening. Layers and a fleece matter. Field parking at large festivals is muddy after rain. The multiple activities and outdoor exposure mean sunscreen is not optional even on cool days.
Bloomsbury runs Friday through Sunday, 10am-5:30pm, from September 1 through the last weekend of October. Early September (first two weekends) offers cooler morning temperatures and lower crowds, though pumpkins may still be ripening. Mid-October (Oct 11-19) hits peak fall color in the Cedar Rapids area and more mature pumpkins, but crowds peak. Late October (Oct 25-26) offers the richest fall atmosphere but shorter days and real risk of frost or early snow. A Friday at 10am is the quietest slot; Sunday afternoon (3-5pm) is busiest.
Four to five hours minimum. With two large corn mazes, hayrack rides, a jumping pillow, pumpkin blaster, cow train rides, kiddie corn maze, corn cannon, pig races, goat walk, haunted house, petting zoo and ziplines, this is an all-day destination. You'll move fast and still not do everything.
Friday 10am is the quietest operating slot; Saturday and Sunday afternoons fill up quickly. Mid-October weekends are the busiest period. A Friday in early September or late September is the best crowd balance.
Not specified. Field parking at large fall festivals is typically unpaved; expect muddy ground after autumn rain.
The presence of multiple hayracks, train rides and a petting zoo suggests some mobility accommodation, but specific accessibility was not published. Call 319-446-7667 to clarify ADA access or any mobility needs.
You need pricing in advance. The farm hadn't published 2026 admission costs when we checked. Also skip if your group includes only adults or only very young toddlers; the festival is activity-dense and aimed at elementary-school-age kids and up. Skip too if you have limited time (under two hours); this is a slow property to move through, not a quick stop.
Pricing was not published in our research. The farm operates an expansive festival with multiple large attractions (two corn mazes, hayracks, ziplines, petting zoo, haunted house), but the admission cost is not posted publicly. Call 319-446-7667 or check for information on their website or social media.
Friday through Sunday, September 1 through the last weekend of October 2026. Hours are 10am-5:30pm each day.
We could not confirm whether ziplines, the haunted house or other premium attractions cost extra on top of admission. Call 319-446-7667 to ask what is bundled in the ticket price.
Two large corn mazes, even at a moderate pace, typically take 30-45 minutes combined. Adding hayrack rides, the jumping pillow, pig races, goat walk and other activities easily fills 4-5 hours.
2026 dates had not been published when we last checked. In past seasons it has run: Sep 1 - Oct (last weekend), Fri-Sun 10am-5:30pm. Check with the farm before driving out.
Admission pricing was not published when we last checked.
3260 69th Street, Atkins, IA 52206, in Linn County. It is one of 6 patches we track in Cedar Rapids-Iowa City.
We track 6 patches in Cedar Rapids-Iowa City, 1 of which are free to walk into. The farm has not published a gate price, so it cannot be compared on cost — call before you budget.
What sets it apart locally: it has rides and play structures, farm animals, an after-dark attraction, which most Cedar Rapids-Iowa City patches on our list do not.
One caveat worth repeating: this farm had not published its 2026 dates when we last checked, while 0 of the 6 patches we track in Cedar Rapids-Iowa City had. Treat any date you see elsewhere as last year's until the farm confirms it.
There are 2 other patches we track in Linn County. All Cedar Rapids-Iowa City patches →
Map pin is set to the town centre. Navigate to the street address above, not the pin.
Checked August 2026.