A 360-acre Eastern Connecticut farm with one of the largest corn mazes in the nation—best for families who want maze-solving as the main event and can tolerate a long drive to quiet farm country.
Ekonk Hill Turkey Farm is not primarily a turkey farm—it’s a family-owned operation in rural Sterling (Windham County, Eastern Connecticut) best known for one of the nation’s largest corn mazes. At 360+ acres, the farm offers genuine rural scale and far fewer crowds than closer-in patches.
The maze runs from late August through November and spans many miles of paths. This is a destination maze, not a small 15-minute diversion. Most visitors spend 45 minutes to 90 minutes finding their way through, depending on age and maze experience. This makes it ideal for families with kids 8 and older who enjoy puzzle-solving and sustained walking.
The farm also offers flashlight maze nights on select dates in mid-to-late October, which gives the maze a different feel—more atmospheric, a bit spookier if you want that, and genuinely fun for repeat visitors or older kids.
Beyond the maze, the farm offers hayrides and a pumpkin patch where you can select your own. The farm store sells ice cream, sandwiches, and seasonal treats—handy if you’re spending hours here and need fuel between activities.
Sterling is in rural Eastern Connecticut, well northeast of Hartford. If you’re coming from the coast or suburbs, budget 45–60 minutes of drive time, depending on your starting point. This remoteness is both a feature and a challenge: you’ll see far fewer crowds than at farms closer to Hartford or Fairfield County, but you’re also committing to a road trip.
Weekday visits (Monday, Thursday, Friday) are noticeably quieter than weekends. The farm is closed Tuesday and Wednesday, so plan accordingly. Early October is pleasant, but mid-to-late October—peak foliage—brings heavier weekend traffic to local roads.
Admission price and which activities are bundled are not published online. Hayride availability on specific weekdays is also unclear. Call (860) 564-0248 before visiting to confirm hours, pricing, and which activities are running the day you plan to visit.
This farm is ideal if the corn maze is your main reason to visit, if you enjoy a quieter, more rural setting, and if you can commit to the longer drive. It’s less ideal for families with very young children or toddlers who won’t stay engaged in a long maze.
Mid-to-late September or early October, before peak foliage crowds arrive; weekday visits (Monday, Thursday, Friday) are significantly calmer.
2–3 hours for the maze alone; add 30–45 minutes for pumpkins and farm store browsing.
Low on weekdays; moderate-to-heavy on weekends, especially peak October weekends. Note: maze runs 9 days of flashlight nights mid-to-late October.
On-farm dirt/gravel parking; typical for rural Connecticut farms. Field parking is standard here.
Contact the farm for accessibility details; corn maze terrain is uneven. The farm stand likely has easier access.
Fort Hill Farms (Thompson) is about 12 miles west—another large-maze farm with a patriotic-themed maze for 2026 and its own creamery. Combine them for a full Eastern Connecticut fall day.
The maze is one of the largest in the nation, with miles of paths. It's substantial—expect 45–90 minutes depending on age and skill.
Yes. Flashlight maze nights run select dates in October (typically Wednesdays and Saturdays mid-to-late October). Bring a good flashlight.
No. Ekonk Hill is closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Ice cream, sandwiches, festive fall treats, and snacks. Specific pricing is not published online.
August 28 – November 30, 2026. Mon, Thu-Sat 11am-8pm; Sun 11am-8pm; Tue-Wed closed. Hours: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Admission pricing was not published when we last checked.
227 Ekonk Hill Rd, Sterling, CT 06354, in Windham County. It is one of 2 patches we track in Eastern Connecticut.
There are 6 other patches we track in Windham County. All Eastern Connecticut patches →
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Checked August 2026.