Home to a former Guinness World Record corn maze at 40+ acres—an extreme maze destination for experienced puzzle solvers and novelty-seeking visitors, with a pumpkin patch and extended 9am-8pm daily hours.
Cool Patch Pumpkins is the extreme-maze destination for serious corn-maze enthusiasts. The 40+ acre annual maze is the main draw, and it’s not a casual 15-minute family diversion—plan for a 45-minute to 2+ hour puzzle experience depending on your skill and the year’s design.
Every year the maze design changes, and the farm typically releases the year’s theme and design details as the season approaches. Past iterations have featured farmer tributes, local landmarks, and elaborate shapes visible from above (if you’re into drone photography). The paths total several miles, and the confusing layout is intentional. Bring water, wear good shoes, and mentally prepare for the possibility of taking a wrong turn repeatedly. This is part of the charm.
The farm expands to daily operations from mid-September through early November and runs 9am-8pm, so evening maze attempts are possible when heat is less of a concern. Arriving at opening time or near closing are the quietest windows.
The pumpkin patch operates alongside the maze, so you can select a pumpkin after completing the maze challenge. The farm is dog-friendly with a pickup area, meaning you can tie up a pet while navigating the maze (though confirm this detail by calling first).
Parking on October weekends is likely to be tight; the lot fills as families queue to enter the maze. Arriving before 11am or after 5pm will reduce parking stress.
2026 specific dates and admission fees were not yet published as of August. Research notes indicate mid-September through the first week of November based on historical operation. Call (530) 746-8725 to confirm when the farm opens, current admission prices, and whether parking or maze tickets are charged separately.
The Sacramento Valley in early fall is warm—September and early October often run 75-85°F during the day. Sunscreen, a hat, and water are practical additions to your packing list, even if October feels “spooky season” in spirit.
Mid-to-late September for comfortable weather and lower crowds; avoid mid-to-late October when demand peaks and maze completion time stretches longest.
2-4 hours total: 30-60 minutes for maze (depending on experience and paths), 45 minutes to 1 hour for pumpkin selection, plus time for photos and snacks.
Very high on weekends throughout September and October. Weekday visits are noticeably quieter, though expect families on school breaks. Extended 9am-8pm hours help spread demand, but the maze itself creates bottlenecks during peak times.
Large farm lot assumed; surface type not specified. Long parking lot lines are likely on October weekends.
The 40-acre corn maze is not wheelchair accessible. General farm accessibility not published. Contact (530) 746-8725 to inquire about wheelchair access to the pumpkin patch or other areas.
You're visiting with toddlers who can't walk the full maze or aren't comfortable in confined paths; the maze is the main attraction and is genuinely large.
Dixon is in Solano County, about 60 minutes southwest of Sacramento. Combine with a visit to nearby Davis (UC Davis campus, farmers market, Picnic Day in spring) or a scenic drive toward the San Francisco Bay Area.
The maze is genuinely large and challenging; the exact design changes annually. Families with kids age 8+ usually complete it in 45 minutes to 2 hours. Younger children or those uncomfortable in confined spaces may find it frustrating. Go in as a team, bring a good sense of humor, and know that getting temporarily lost is part of the adventure.
Cool Patch Pumpkins previously held the Guinness Book of World Records title for the largest corn maze. It no longer holds the current record (the record changes as new mazes are built and measured), but the 40+ acres is still one of the most massive mazes in North America. The farm redesigns the maze each year.
Research notes indicate the farm is dog-friendly and offers a pickup area. Confirm whether dogs are allowed inside the maze itself, as corn stalks can scratch paws and long hikes in the heat stress dogs. Call (530) 746-8725.
Research notes indicate mid-September through the first week of November based on historical patterns. Specific 2026 dates were not published as of August. Call (530) 746-8725 or check tourism sites for confirmed opening and closing dates.
2026 dates had not been published when we last checked. In past seasons it has run: Daily. Check with the farm before driving out.
Admission pricing was not published when we last checked.
6150 Dixon Ave W, Dixon, CA 95620, in Solano County. It is one of 4 patches we track in Sacramento Valley.
We track 4 patches in Sacramento Valley. The farm has not published a gate price, so it cannot be compared on cost — call before you budget.
One caveat worth repeating: this farm had not published its 2026 dates when we last checked, while 1 of the 4 patches we track in Sacramento Valley had. Treat any date you see elsewhere as last year's until the farm confirms it.
Checked August 2026.