A farm-based fall festival in Western Maryland with a solid activity menu and low entry price, but 2026 dates unconfirmed as of late August.
$10 per person; pumpkins by weight and activities vary
Rough cost for a family of four: about $40.00 in admission alone at the posted starting rate, before pumpkins, food, parking or any add-on listed above. Most families end up well north of that once they are through the gate.
At $10 per person, a family of four pays $40 just to enter the corn maze and ride hay. That’s a reasonable starting point for a farm outing, but pumpkins—priced by weight—and any concessions could add to the total. The exact cost for pumpkins and extras depends on what you select; call the farm for typical spending guidance.
Glade Valley markets itself around a comprehensive corn maze, paired with petting-zoo access and a corn cannon for play. Hay rides are a standard fall farm draw. The farm sits in Western Maryland’s Appalachian foothills, where fall color arrives earlier and runs cooler than the DC metro area—usually a week or two ahead of suburban Frederick. If you’re timing a peak-foliage visit, mid-September through mid-October is your window.
The farm’s website and social media pages did not confirm 2026 hours or operating days as of late August. Historically, fall festivals like this open weekends first, then add select weekdays once mid-September arrives. Weekday visits to farms in the Frederick area tend to be less crowded and easier to navigate with young children, but confirm the farm is open before leaving home.
The record lists “Pumpkin Picking” as an activity but doesn’t specify whether you’re hand-selecting from a patch or buying pre-harvested pumpkins by weight. This is worth clarifying by phone. Pick-your-own patches give you the photo opportunity and let kids feel like they’re harvesting; pre-picked patches move faster if you know what size you want. Either way, bringing a wagon or cart makes moving multiple pumpkins easier across rough farm ground.
Frederick’s Liberty Road puts this patch near the old town center and its quirky shopping, breweries, and restaurants. If your kids need a break mid-visit or you want a combined day, Frederick’s downtown is a short drive. Fall weather in Frederick can be unpredictable through September—check a forecast for rain before you go, as unpaved farm parking gets muddy quickly.
Contact the farm at 240-586-3063 to confirm 2026 dates, operating hours, and any changes to activities or pricing. The Facebook page is a good source for real-time updates, but it’s worth a phone call to settle exact times and what’s included in your visit.
Mid-September through early November, based on historical patterns; verify exact 2026 opening with the farm before traveling.
3–4 hours for a full visit
Peak weekends in October likely crowded; early September and late October may be quieter.
On-site farm parking; expect unpaved lot during wet weather.
Corn maze and hay rides involve walking rough ground; verify terrain accessibility with the farm directly.
You need confirmed 2026 dates before planning; the farm's website and social media had not published them as of August 2026
Frederick's historic downtown is about 10 minutes away; combine with a brewery visit or lunch downtown.
Corn maze and hay rides are typically included. Petting zoo and corn cannon vary by the day; confirm with the farm.
The record indicates a pumpkin patch (likely pre-selected pumpkins for sale); verify if self-picking is available.
Mid-week visits and early September typically draw fewer crowds than October weekends.
The record does not specify; call 240-586-3063 to ask about food options.
2026 dates had not been published when we last checked. Check with the farm before driving out.
Admission starts at $10 per person. $10 per person; pumpkins by weight and activities vary
9201 Liberty Road, Frederick, MD 21701, in Frederick County. It is one of 6 patches we track in Western Maryland.
We track 6 patches in Western Maryland, 1 of which are free to walk into. At $10 a head this one sits right on the regional median of $10, undercutting 1 of the 3 paid patches we track here.
One caveat worth repeating: this farm had not published its 2026 dates when we last checked, while 1 of the 6 patches we track in Western Maryland had. Treat any date you see elsewhere as last year's until the farm confirms it.
There are 4 other patches we track in Frederick County. All Western Maryland patches →
Map pin is set to the town centre. Navigate to the street address above, not the pin.
Checked August 2026.