A 40-acre working farm with a large corn maze and strong multi-generational appeal, but you'll need to confirm 2026 dates and pricing before the drive.
Harvestville Farm sits on 40 acres in rural southeast Iowa and operates as a working farm, not a festooned event space. The pumpkin crop, corn maze, wagon rides, and play areas are genuine features of the working property, which gives the place a different character than a typical seasonal festival.
The 10-acre corn maze is the central activity. The two large play areas give kids space to run around while adults can sit. Wagon rides transport you between the maze, the pumpkin patch and other areas of the 40 acres, so you don’t walk the whole property on foot. For families who like hands-on pumpkin picking and want to feel like they’re actually at a working farm—not just a decorated lot—this appeals.
Donnellson is in Lee County, in the southeast corner of Iowa, roughly equidistant from Cedar Rapids (90 minutes) and the Quad Cities (50 minutes). It’s quieter terrain than the Des Moines area, which also means weekend demand is lower than at patches nearer the state’s population centers. An early-October Tuesday or Wednesday visit would be very manageable from that geography.
The 2026 opening date, closing date, and admission price were not published when we searched. The farm’s website and typical regional operation suggest September-October availability (with November-December extended hours for holiday shopping), but confirm the exact dates before the drive. A call to (319) 470-1558 will save a wasted trip.
Research notes mention special fall events, but specifics—pumpkin-carving contests, hay bales, haunted maze dates—were not detailed. Ask when you call whether there are theme weekends or events that matter to your visit date.
Field parking at working farms turns to mud quickly after rain. October weather in Iowa is unpredictable; you might get an 70-degree day or a 45-degree morning, so layers and a jacket are not optional. The working-farm backdrop is one reason to visit, so dress for the field.
The farm operates Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10am-5pm, and is closed Sundays and Mondays. Research confirms operation in September and October, with extended hours November 21-December 22, but 2026-specific opening and closing dates were not published when we checked. An early-October Tuesday or Wednesday from the Cedar Rapids or Iowa City area offers the quietest access.
Two and a half to three and a half hours. The 10-acre corn maze is substantial, wagon rides move you between attractions, and the two play areas give younger kids space to burn energy without being exhausting for adults.
Tuesday and Wednesday mornings are markedly quieter than weekends. A 10-acre corn maze can feel busy if 200 people are in it simultaneously, so off-peak timing matters more here than at smaller operations.
Not specified. Assume field parking typical of working farms; after rain, ground can be soft and muddy, which is standard for southeastern Iowa in October.
Not published. Wagon rides suggest some mobility accommodation, but call to confirm accessibility details for your party.
You need confirmed 2026 dates and pricing in advance. The farm had not published 2026 season dates or admission prices in our research; call (319) 470-1558 or check harvestvillefarm.com directly to confirm it's open and get a cost estimate. Also skip if everyone in your party needs structured activity; the appeal here is working-farm atmosphere and self-directed play.
The research notes indicate pumpkin picking, corn maze, wagon rides, play areas and fall events, but 2026 pricing was not published. Call (319) 470-1558 to ask what activities come with general admission and what costs extra.
The farm typically operates September and October, with extended hours November 21 through December 22, but specific 2026 opening and closing dates were not published. Confirm via phone or website before you drive.
It's a working 5th-generation family farm focused on pumpkin, squash and gourd cultivation. The experience is farm-centered rather than entertainment-park-centered, which appeals to families who want to see where food grows.
2026 dates had not been published when we last checked. In past seasons it has run: Tue-Sat 10am-5pm. Check with the farm before driving out.
Admission pricing was not published when we last checked.
1977 IA-2, Donnellson, IA 52625, in Lee County. It is one of 3 patches we track in Eastern Iowa.
We track 3 patches in Eastern Iowa. The farm has not published a gate price, so it cannot be compared on cost — call before you budget.
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 Eastern Iowa had. Treat any date you see elsewhere as last year's until the farm confirms it.
There are 8 other patches we track in Lee County. All Eastern Iowa patches →
harvestvillefarm.com
Checked August 2026.