Falcon Ridge Farm

Our take

Falcon Ridge Farm is a 240-acre working family farm that frames its fall festival around a unique mission: a 6-acre corn maze designed in the shape of the St. Jude Children’s Hospital logo, with proceeds benefiting St. Jude. That charitable positioning is genuine and differentiates it from entertainment-first farm operations. It also invites a specific kind of visitor: families motivated by giving to a children’s hospital alongside fall fun.

The farm describes itself as a real working family operation, not a corporate festival. That matters. A 240-acre working farm is inherently more interested in sustaining the business year-round than a seasonal pop-up. You’re likelier to encounter actual animals, real harvesting, and operational transparency than at a franchise operation. That tends to mean smaller crowds, more authentic atmosphere, and sometimes more charm.

The St. Jude maze: The draw is the 6-acre maze laid out in the hospital logo design with clues woven through the path to navigate. That’s neither a standard rectangular maze nor a random pattern—it’s a specific narrative shape. Navigating it, you’re walking the hospital’s symbol. For families with a personal connection to St. Jude (a relative treated there, or a strong commitment to the mission), that adds resonance. Even without that connection, it’s a distinctive fall story.

Cost structure and giving: The farm collects donations for St. Jude but has not published 2026 admission pricing or clarified how much of your entry goes to the hospital versus the farm operation. That’s important if the charitable angle is your primary motivation. Call ahead and ask: Is admission a flat fee with an optional separate donation, or is a portion of admission automatically directed to St. Jude? Transparency on that will help you decide.

Activities breadth: Hayrides, pumpkin patch, pony rides, and a petting zoo round out the maze. That’s a solid all-day portfolio, though specific details (what animals, pick-your-own vs. pre-picked) are unconfirmed. The 6-acre maze alone will consume 1.5 to 2 hours for most families; add 1.5 to 2 more hours for other activities and you’re looking at a 3–4 hour visit.

Working farm implications: A real working farm means you’re likely to see agricultural operations in progress in late September and October—machinery, harvest activity, genuine farm life. That’s more interesting to some kids than a polished festival, more chaotic to others. Parking is probably unpaved field parking on farm roads; expect a more rustic experience than a manicured destination.

Practical note: Toone is roughly 30 minutes west of Memphis in Hardeman County—not immediately accessible for a quick outing. This is a destination visit, not a drop-in activity. That gives it the potential for a fuller experience if you commit a morning or afternoon.

2026 details unconfirmed: Days open, hours, and admission pricing have not been published. That’s normal for early August. Call the farm or check their website before committing to a specific date.

The St. Jude mission positioning is genuine and worth taking seriously. Families motivated by giving-back tend to find this experience more meaningful than entertainment-focused alternatives. Everyone else gets a distinctive maze design and a real working farm. That’s a solid combination.