A 130-acre Monmouth County farm with a 10-acre Dolly Parton-themed corn maze and multiple paid activities, good for groups and families who enjoy themed photo stops.
Various activities and add-ons have separate fees
Happy Day Farm’s 2026 corn maze is a 10-acre Dolly Parton tribute design. This is not a small novelty maze; 10 acres is a serious commitment of walking, and it’s designed around a cultural theme that resonates with a specific audience. If you enjoy country music, Dolly Parton, or just enjoy novelty corn mazes, this is the draw. If maze theming does not matter to you, the underlying experience is still a large corn maze on a working farm.
The farm sits on 130 acres and includes multiple activity options: pumpkin picking, hayrides, corn cannon, paintball, pumpkin blaster, pony rides, and sunflower picking. This activity roster is extensive and designed to keep different ages engaged throughout an afternoon. Every major activity has a separate fee beyond general admission, so the true cost of a visit can add up if your family participates in multiple offerings.
Here is how the money works out: You pay general admission to enter the farm. Then each activity (pumpkin picking, hayrides, corn cannon, paintball, pony rides, sunflower picking) is charged separately. Visiting multiple attractions in a single afternoon will add up, but exact pricing is not published online. The important thing is to be aware upfront that activities are charged separately—it’s different from farms that bundle everything into a single price.
Call (732) 977-3607 and ask for a current activity menu and pricing structure. Ask whether admission includes access to the maze and fields, or whether the maze itself has a separate fee. Budget based on how many activities your family plans to do before you go.
This is the key friction point: Happy Day Farm does not maintain a published website, and specific operating hours are not available online. The farm operates weekends during the fall season (Sept 12–Nov 1), but the exact opening time, closing time, and last-entry time are not stated. This is frustrating if you’re planning a drive.
Call (732) 977-3607 and confirm: operating hours for the day you want to visit, whether reservations are needed for larger groups, and whether any activities are weather-dependent and might be unavailable on a given day.
The 10-acre Dolly Parton-themed maze is the farm’s main promotional hook for 2026. If that appeals to you and you enjoy novelty photo stops, this is differentiated from other farms. If corn mazes all feel the same to you regardless of theme, the maze is still a 10-acre walk, which is substantial and takes time.
Expect busy parking and moderate crowds, especially in mid-October. Arrive early (farm opens likely around 10am; confirm by phone) to avoid congestion. Bring comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, and a hat. Plan 2.5–4 hours depending on how many activities you do.
The lack of published hours and a web presence means every visitor should call ahead. You cannot assume hours based on other farms; this is unique to Happy Day. Confirming hours, activity fees, and any group-booking details before leaving home saves a wasted trip.
Late September or early October on a weekend morning; weekends only, no specific hours published so call ahead before visiting.
2.5 to 4 hours
Weekends only, operating hours not specified online. Call (732) 977-3607 to confirm operating hours before visiting. Expect moderate weekend crowds.
Farm parking; typical unpaved lot.
Call (732) 977-3607 to confirm accessibility for a 10-acre corn maze and activity areas.
You want weekday access, clear operating hours published online, or a quieter farm experience without numerous add-on activities.
Happy Day is 15 minutes from Von Thun's Country Farm (Monmouth Junction) and 25 minutes from Battleview Orchards (Freehold), making a Central Jersey weekend loop feasible.
General admission gives you access to the farm and corn maze. Most major activities—pumpkin picking, hayrides, corn cannon, paintball, pumpkin blaster, pony rides, sunflower picking—have additional separate fees. Call (732) 977-3607 to confirm current rates.
The 2026 corn maze is designed as a 10-acre Dolly Parton tribute for the fall season. This is a much larger maze than most farms offer; plan accordingly for walking time and navigation.
The research notes list pumpkin picking, hayrides, corn cannon, paintball, pumpkin blaster, pony rides, and sunflower picking. Each likely has its own fee. Call the farm for a current activity menu and pricing.
The farm's website does not publish specific hours as of our last check. Call (732) 977-3607 to confirm opening, closing, and last-entry times for the day you plan to visit.
September 12 – November 1, 2026. Fall season weekends.
Admission pricing was not published when we last checked. Various activities and add-ons have separate fees
106 Iron Ore Road, Manalapan Township, NJ 07726, in Monmouth County. It is one of 3 patches we track in Central Jersey.
We track 3 patches in Central Jersey. The farm has not published a gate price, so it cannot be compared on cost — call before you budget.
Its season runs about 51 days against a regional average of 48, so it is broadly in line with the rest of the region.
There are 2 other patches we track in Monmouth County. All Central Jersey patches →
Map pin is set to the town centre. Navigate to the street address above, not the pin.
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Checked August 2026.