October-only weekend farm outing with honest $8-per-person pricing that includes maze, hayride, animal interaction, and a small pumpkin—no surprises, but short season and limited hours require planning.
$8 per person ages 2+; ages 1 and under free. Includes maze, hayride, petting/feeding animals, small pumpkin, and more
Rough cost for a family of four: about $32.00 in admission alone at the posted starting rate, before pumpkins, food, parking or any add-on listed above. Most families end up well north of that once they are through the gate.
Cherry Place Farm is a straightforward Rock Hill operation: a short October season (weekends only), simple attractions, and the lowest all-in admission price you’ll find. For $8 per person ages 2+, you get a corn maze, hayride, animal petting and feeding, and a small pumpkin to take home. Children under 1 are free.
The farm operates only in October, Saturdays 10am–6pm and Sundays 1pm–6pm. This is your entire planning window: four to five weeks depending on October’s calendar. There is no September soft opening, no November extension. If your family’s fall schedule doesn’t align with October weekends, this farm is not an option.
Weather is a real constraint: the record explicitly states “hours may vary” based on weather, and field-lot parking can become muddy after rain, making access difficult or impossible. A rainy October weekend could force closure or make parking hazardous. Check the farm’s website or social media on the morning of your planned visit, or call 803.207.5624 to confirm operations.
The Midlands climate helps: October averages 65–75°F during the day, 45–55°F evenings. This is comfortable for outdoor activity, and frost is not a concern. But rain is a real fall risk—bring water-resistant shoes or boots in case the lot is damp from overnight moisture.
The all-in admission is $8 per person ages 2+. For a family of four (two adults, two children ages 3–12), you pay $32 for maze, hayride, animal interaction, and a small pumpkin each. This is genuine budget-friendly value, and there are no hidden add-ons or separate charges for activities.
The small pumpkin included with admission is likely a hand-held decorative or cooking pumpkin from the farm’s harvest. Bring a bag or small tote for carrying it while you navigate the maze and hayride. This is not a U-pick pumpkin-patch experience; it’s a souvenir included in your admission.
The corn maze is a 2-acre attraction; completion typically takes 45 minutes to 1+ hour depending on age and group confidence. Hayrides take 20–30 minutes. Animal petting and feeding areas allow 20–30 minutes depending on how many species are present and how long children want to interact. A total visit of 1.5–2.5 hours is realistic.
The farm does not mention food vendors or concessions. Plan to eat before arrival or bring picnic snacks. A 2-hour visit with no on-site food means you’re managing hunger with what you brought from home.
Saturday afternoons are predictably busy with family groups. Saturday mornings (10am–noon) and Sunday afternoons are moderate. Sunday mornings are likely the quietest window, and an early departure means you’re done by early afternoon.
This is the budget option with real constraints: October weekends only, weather-dependent hours, no food vendors, field-lot parking subject to mud, and a small activity list. If you want a multi-week season, weekday flexibility, or indoor backup options, this farm won’t deliver. But if your household fits October weekends, appreciates straightforward honesty, and values low cost, Cherry Place is exactly what it promises: a quick, affordable fall outing with no surprises.
Early-to-mid October (weather manageable, farm freshest); avoid late October if weather forecasts rain (field lots turn to mud after wet weather).
1.5–2.5 hours (maze 45+ minutes, hayride 20–30 minutes, animal time 30 minutes).
Saturday afternoons are busiest; Saturday mornings and Sunday afternoons are moderate. Sunday mornings are quietest.
On-site farm lot (weather-dependent field lot); heavy rain makes parking difficult.
Not detailed on website. Call 803.207.5624 to confirm ADA accommodations and whether field conditions allow accessible parking.
You want a multi-week season or weekday access; this farm is October weekends only, weather-dependent, and fully weather-affected (mud/water damage).
Rock Hill is 20 minutes north of Columbia and 25 minutes south of Charlotte, NC. Lake Wylie State Park (15 minutes east) offers scenic overlooks and fall walking. Downtown Rock Hill has shopping and dining if you're combining activities.
The record notes a small pumpkin is included with each $8 admission. This is likely a hand-held decorative or cooking pumpkin, not a field-pick experience. Bring a bag for carrying.
The record mentions petting and feeding animals but does not specify what animals are present. Likely goats, sheep, or rabbits typical for farm petting areas. Call 803.207.5624 to confirm species and safety guidelines.
None mentioned on the website or in the record. Plan to eat before arrival or bring picnic snacks.
The record notes that hours vary based on weather. Heavy rain affects field-lot parking and maze conditions. Check website or social media on the morning of your planned visit, or call ahead.
October 1 – October 31, 2026. October Saturdays 10am-6pm, October Sundays 1pm-6pm. Hours: October: Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 1pm-6pm.
Admission starts at $8 per person. $8 per person ages 2+; ages 1 and under free. Includes maze, hayride, petting/feeding animals, small pumpkin, and more
1950 Oakdale Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29740, in York County. It is one of 4 patches we track in Midlands.
We track 4 patches in Midlands. At $8 a head this one sits below the regional median of $10, undercutting 2 of the 3 paid patches we track here.
Its season runs about 31 days against a regional average of 36, so it is broadly in line with the rest of the region.
There are 8 other patches we track in York County. All Midlands patches →
cherryplacefarm.com
Checked August 2026.