Hathaway Farm’s 13-acre operation is one of the most feature-complete farms in the dataset. The corn maze alone (built around a “Camping Across America” theme with clues, bridges, and punch stations) suggests a labor-intensive, well-designed attraction, not a simple carved path. Add pumpkin picking, a mini-maze for younger kids, a story walk, farm animals, pig races, pedal go-carts, and wagon train rides, and you’re looking at a full-day experience designed to absorb 3-4 hours of family time.
The addition of haunted-maze and haunted-hayride events (Fridays and Saturdays October 3-25) expands the farm’s appeal beyond young families into the older-kid and adult market. This is a farm trying to be a destination, not just a Saturday outing.
The Moonlight Madness events (Saturday nights in September, admission until 8pm, maze open until 10pm) with free marshmallow roasting by fire is strategically smart and genuinely appealing. Evening mazes are atmospherically different from daytime ones (more spooky without being actively scary, more intimate), and the marshmallow bonus feels generous. If you have teenagers or older kids who enjoy an atmospheric evening experience, this is worth planning around.
The farm opens September 20 (notably late compared to some competitors) and closes October 31. This compressed season concentrates traffic into exactly when Vermont’s fall foliage and tourism are peaking. Expect late September and mid-to-late October weekends to be geninely busy. Early October is a reasonable sweet spot for crowd/color/selection balance.
The farm lists “weekends (Saturdays-Sundays) plus special weeknight events” as operating days. This means weekday visits are not predictable; you cannot simply show up on a Tuesday and expect the farm to be open. Call 802-775-2624 to confirm whether your intended visit day has an open farm.
Admission pricing was not published online as of late August, which is a significant gap. Confirm whether admission is per person, per family, and what’s included in the base price. Clarify whether the haunted maze/hayride events are separately priced or included in daytime admission. For a 13-acre, multi-attraction operation with this much infrastructure, expect admission to be higher than at simpler farms.
The farm clearly targets kids 5-12 with its mini-maze, story walk, farm animals, and pig races. The haunted events are explicitly designed for older kids and adults (no age-gating mentioned, so judgment call on your own kids’ tolerance for scares). Teenagers might find the daytime activities boring but could enjoy the Moonlight Madness atmosphere or the haunted events.
Hathaway Farm is positioned as one of Rutland’s fall-festival anchors. The Rutland Herald has written about it (per research notes), which means it’s a known draw for regional visitors. This is useful if you’re already planning to be in Rutland for other reasons; it’s less useful if you’re driving specifically for this farm and expecting a quiet agricultural experience.
Combine with downtown Rutland shopping, a restaurant meal, or hiking in the nearby Green Mountains if you’re making a full day of it.
Late September through October 31. The farm opens September 20 and closes October 31. Peak foliage weekends (mid-to-late October) will be busiest; early October is a good crowd/selection balance.
2-3 hours
Weekend-focused operation. Peak-season weekends (late Sept-mid Oct) will be significantly busy. Weekdays are much quieter but may have limited or no operation; confirm before visiting.
On-farm parking; expect it to fill during peak weekends.
13-acre corn maze, mini-maze, story walk, farm animals, and various attractions require walking and spatial navigation. Call 802-775-2624 to confirm accessibility options.
Hathaway Farm is in Rutland, in south-central Vermont's transition zone between the Green Mountains and the lower valleys. Pair with a visit to downtown Rutland, hiking in the Rutland area, or exploring the lower Champlain Valley.
Admission pricing was not published on their website as of August 28, 2026. Call 802-775-2624 to confirm per-person or per-family rates for daytime, twilight, and haunted events.
The farm's research notes mention 'Camping Across America' as the theme, with clues, bridges, and punch stations. Call to confirm 2026 theme, as it may change year to year.
Listed as Saturday nights in September with admission until 8pm and maze open until 10pm. Call to confirm exact dates for 2026 (typically the Saturdays in September).
The farm offers both daytime (non-scary) and haunted events. Daytime is suitable for younger kids; haunted events (Fridays and Saturdays Oct 3-25) are designed for older kids and adults. Ask about scare level if calling ahead.
September 20 – October 31, 2026. Weekends (Saturdays-Sundays) plus special weeknight events. Hours: 11:00am-5:00pm.
Admission pricing was not published when we last checked.
741 Prospect Hill Road, Rutland, VT 05701, in Rutland County. It is one of 9 patches we track in Southern Vermont.
We track 9 patches in Southern Vermont, 1 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.
Its season runs about 42 days against a regional average of 65, so it is a shorter window than most of its neighbours — miss it and the nearest alternatives will still be open.
What sets it apart locally: it has a corn or crop maze, farm animals, which most Southern Vermont patches on our list do not.
Map pin is set to the town centre. Navigate to the street address above, not the pin.
hathawayfarm.com
Checked August 2026.