A family-friendly Northern Maine pumpkin farm with a 7-acre pumpkin field accessible by scenic hayride, plus a corn maze and petting zoo, but with no published 2026 pricing or season dates.
Goughan’s Berry Farm is built around one specific draw: a 7-acre pumpkin field accessible by scenic hayride. That hayride is not an incidental feature; it is the primary way families access the pumpkin field, which means the pumpkin-selection experience is tied to a short ride rather than walking straight from the parking area.
The farm operates Monday through Saturday 8am to 5pm and Sunday 10am to 5pm. The early 8am opening on weekdays is unusual in the region and useful for families with limited schedules, though specific fall-season dates are not published.
Unlike farms where you walk directly from parking to a pumpkin patch, Goughan’s uses a hayride to transport families to the 7-acre field. You can then search for pumpkins in the field or select from pre-harvested options. This is a genuinely different experience and is the farm’s primary draw for multi-activity visits.
Caribou is in Aroostook County, Northern Maine’s core agricultural region and genuinely remote from coastal tourist centers. The climate is colder and the growing season shorter than anywhere else in the dataset. Frost risk is real by mid-October, so plan a visit no later than early-to-mid October if pumpkin selection is a priority. Early October offers the safest window for comfortable outdoor conditions.
The corn maze design changes annually, which is a standard feature across good maze operations. The petting zoo and ice cream parlor allow you to build a full day without leaving the property. However, specific details about animals, maze difficulty, and pricing all require direct contact with the farm.
The farm’s website and social pages do not publish opening dates, closing dates, or admission pricing for 2026. Call 207-498-6565 before planning to confirm that the fall attractions are operating when you want to visit and to understand the cost structure.
The farm has consistently positive reviews for maze quality and pumpkin selection, which is the strongest signal in the absence of published details. Reviewers note the hayride experience and variety of on-site attractions as draws.
The farm operates Monday through Saturday 8am to 5pm and Sunday 10am to 5pm. Specific 2026 opening and closing dates are not published. Northern Maine's frost risk arrives earlier than coastal regions, so plan a visit by mid-to-late October at the latest. Early October offers the best window for both pumpkins and comfortable outdoor conditions.
Two to three hours. The hayride to the pumpkin field is a transport, and the maze can vary in complexity. The petting zoo and ice cream add-ons are relatively quick.
A working farm in rural Northern Maine, even in October, typically sees lighter crowds than farms in coastal regions. Weekday visits will be noticeably quieter than weekends.
Not published. Assume farm lot parking typical for Aroostook County; bring closed shoes for hayride and any maze walking.
Hayride access and petting-zoo areas may present challenges for limited mobility. Contact the farm at 207-498-6565 for specifics.
You need confirmed 2026 dates and pricing before driving. The farm does not publish seasonal opening dates or admission figures. Call 207-498-6565 before planning a visit to confirm when the farm is operating and what the day costs.
The farm does not publish admission prices on its website or social pages. Call 207-498-6565 to confirm 2026 rates before planning your visit.
Families take a scenic hayride from the dairy bar area to access the 7-acre pumpkin field. You can select pumpkins from the field or choose pre-harvested ones near the dairy bar.
Hours are Monday through Saturday 8am to 5pm and Sunday 10am to 5pm. However, specific 2026 opening and closing dates are not published. Call ahead to confirm when the fall attractions are operating.
The petting zoo features farm animals; specific species are not detailed on the farm's website. Call for details on what animals will be available in fall 2026.
2026 dates had not been published when we last checked. In past seasons it has run: Mon-Sat, Sun. Check with the farm before driving out.
Admission pricing was not published when we last checked.
875 Fort Fairfield Road, Caribou, ME, in Aroostook County. It is one of 3 patches we track in Northern Maine.
We track 3 patches in Northern Maine, 2 of which are free to walk into. The farm has not published a gate price, so it cannot be compared on cost — call before you budget.
What sets it apart locally: it has a corn or crop maze, farm animals, hayrides, which most Northern Maine patches on our list do not.
One caveat worth repeating: this farm had not published its 2026 dates when we last checked, while 0 of the 3 patches we track in Northern Maine had. Treat any date you see elsewhere as last year's until the farm confirms it.
There are 2 other patches we track in Aroostook County. All Northern Maine patches →
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Checked August 2026.