Emily's Produce

Our take

The Milo Maze vs. Corn

A milo maze differs from a traditional corn maze in crop type and scale. Milo is a grain similar to corn but with a different structure and typically creates a smaller, easier-to-navigate maze. Most families complete a milo maze in 20–45 minutes, making it more accessible for younger children or groups that don’t want to invest 1–2 hours maze-wandering. If your family prefers a simpler maze experience, this is less intimidating than an eight-acre corn maze.

Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins

Emily’s operates a true U-pick pumpkin patch, meaning you walk the field and hand-harvest your pumpkin. This is more interactive than a pre-picked lot and offers better photo opportunities, but it’s slower and more work-intensive. Bring sturdy shoes and be prepared for uneven terrain. Call ahead to ask how pumpkins are priced (by weight, by item, or per-bag).

Extended Weekday Hours

Emily’s offers Wednesday through Friday hours (10am–6pm) in addition to weekend operation (Saturday–Sunday, 9am–5pm). This is valuable if you’re planning a fall outing during a weekday and other farms don’t accommodate that schedule. Weekday visits are typically much quieter than weekends, a real advantage for families with young children or those avoiding crowds.

Farm Animals and Play Areas

The record mentions farm animals and a children’s play area, but specifics aren’t provided. Call ahead to ask what animals are present (cows, goats, chickens, etc.) and what the play area includes. This adds appeal for families with young kids.

Mums and Fall Produce

Emily’s operates year-round as a produce farm stand, with expanded fall activities during harvest season. The mention of a “large selection” of mums suggests the farm focuses on fall plantings as a secondary product. If your family enjoys gardening, you could combine pumpkin picking with picking up mums for your fall plantings.

Pricing and Cost Structure

Admission pricing was not posted online as of August 2026. Call 410-867-9500 to confirm whether admission is per-person, per-carload, or free-entry-with-purchases. Ask whether the admission price includes wagon rides and what the pumpkin-pricing structure is (per weight, per item, or bundled). Without published rates, the safest planning move is to treat this as a semi-flexible spend—bring more budget than you initially expect, and confirm the current pricing structure with the farm before your visit.

Food and Timing

The record doesn’t specify whether food or concessions are available on-site. It’s worth calling to ask, or plan to bring snacks and water, especially if you’re visiting on a warm September afternoon. Farm visits can be physically tiring for young kids; having some refreshments helps.

Eastern Shore Geography

Cambridge is in Dorchester County on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, about 90–120 minutes from DC and 60–75 minutes from Baltimore (accounting for Bay Bridge traffic on fall weekends). The quieter Eastern Shore location is an advantage if you’re trying to avoid crowds, but the drive is a commitment. Pair with a nature-focused outing (Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge is excellent for fall birding) to make a full day of it.

Timing and Season

Exact 2026 dates weren’t published online as of August. Historically, Emily’s expanded fall activities run September through November, with peak activity in October. Weekday visits and early September are quieter; mid-October weekends busier. Mums are typically available through November.

Before You Go

Call Emily’s Produce or check emilysproduce.com to confirm 2026 fall season dates, exact operating hours, admission pricing, what animals are on-site during your visit, whether food is available, and any specific accessibility needs. This farm’s strength is its weekday accessibility and pick-your-own model, so confirming those details ensures a good visit.