A 6+ acre patriotic-themed corn maze (2026) with a creamery on-site and a reservations-required model—best for visitors who plan ahead and want a structured, controlled-flow farm experience in rural Eastern Connecticut.
Reservations required; tickets online or by phone
Fort Hill Farms is a 360+ acre rural Eastern Connecticut farm in Thompson (Windham County) with a 6+ acre patriotic-themed corn maze for 2026, a farm creamery featuring Farmer’s Cow ice cream, and nature walks available on-site. The farm operates on a reservations model for maze access, which keeps crowds manageable but requires planning ahead.
Unlike most pumpkin patches, Fort Hill requires reservations for the maze to manage visitor flow and prevent overcrowding. This is an intentional design choice: smaller, more controlled daily groups, less wait time in the maze, and a more relaxed farm experience overall. You book online at forthillfarms.com or by phone ahead of your visit. Plan to do this at least a day or two before you want to visit, especially on weekends.
The 2026 maze design celebrates America’s 250th birthday with a Betsy Ross theme and patriotic imagery. It’s a 6+ acre maze—substantial, taking most visitors 45–90 minutes to navigate. The novelty design changes annually, so this specific theme is 2026-only.
Pumpkins are available for pick-your-own September through October. They’re harvested fresh and edible. Whether they’re bundled into your maze reservation or a separate fee is unclear—call ahead to confirm.
The farm operates a creamery featuring Farmer’s Cow ice cream and other treats. This is a nice bonus after maze-walking and pumpkin picking, and gives the visit a built-in break point.
The farm lists nature walks as available, but specific details (daily vs. on-demand, any fee, routes) are not published. Call ahead if nature walks are a priority.
The reservations model means crowds are controlled by design—you won’t experience the overwhelming foot traffic of larger farms on peak weekends. However, peak foliage weekends (early-to-mid October) will still draw interest and may have limited reservation slots available.
Early September is a good booking window: fewer people competing for slots, and the maze is freshly cut and easy to navigate.
Budget 2 to 3 hours. Maze time (45–90 min) plus pumpkin picking (20–30 min) plus creamery browsing (15–20 min) adds up. The reservation slot time commitment plus the farm’s rural location make this a “planned afternoon” rather than a spontaneous drop-by.
Pricing for maze admission, pumpkin picking, and creamery is not published. Nature-walk details are unclear. Call (860) 923-9640 or check forthillfarms.com to confirm what’s included in your reservation and what costs extra.
Visitors who prefer a structured, controlled-flow farm experience and don’t mind planning ahead with reservations. The rural Eastern Connecticut location is ideal for visitors in that region or taking a longer fall day trip. It’s less ideal for spontaneous, walk-up visits or families wanting maximum flexibility.
Late September or early October, booking your maze reservation online or by phone ahead of time. Avoid peak foliage weekends (early-to-mid October) if you prefer quieter conditions.
2–3 hours for maze, pumpkin picking, and creamery browsing.
Controlled and lower than most farms due to reservations model. Peak foliage weekends may still draw more visitors, but the reservation system prevents overcrowding.
On-site farm parking.
Contact the farm for details. Nature walks and maze terrain will have challenges; creamery should be accessible.
Ekonk Hill Turkey Farm (Sterling) is about 10 miles south—another rural Eastern Connecticut farm with a giant corn maze and farm store. Combine both for an Eastern Connecticut fall day.
Yes. Reservations are required for the corn maze to manage flow and avoid overcrowding. Book online at forthillfarms.com or call ahead.
For 2026, the maze celebrates America's 250th birthday with a Betsy Ross and patriotic theme. Maze design changes annually.
Pricing and bundling are not published online. Your reservation price likely includes maze access. Call (860) 923-9640 or check the website for details on what's bundled.
Pumpkins are available for pick-your-own September–October, but whether they're bundled with maze admission or separate is unclear. Call ahead.
August 28 – October 31, 2026. Daily (reservations required for corn maze). Hours: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
Admission pricing was not published when we last checked. Reservations required; tickets online or by phone
157 O'Leary Road, Thompson, CT 06277, in Windham County. It is one of 2 patches we track in Eastern Connecticut.
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forthillfarms.com
Checked August 2026.