A large DC-area fall festival with confirmed 2026 dates (Sept 12–Nov 8), a giant corn maze, and extensive attractions, but pricing remains unconfirmed online.
Montpelier Farms operates as a full fall festival, not just a pumpkin patch. A 7-acre corn maze is the signature draw, with a smaller maze designed for preschoolers. Beyond the mazes, the farm lists hill slides, pumpkin bowling, a petting zoo, and a trike track. This breadth means a visit could easily consume 4–5 hours, especially if your group spans ages 3 to 13. The range of attractions is a real advantage for multigenerational visits, but it also means the festival draws crowds on nice October weekends.
Montpelier runs weekends only from September 12 through November 8, 2026 (confirmed online). This is important: there’s no weekday option if you’re trying to avoid crowds. Early September visits will be hot and have fewer crowds, but fall foliage won’t be in full color. Mid-to-late October brings peak crowds and peak foliage; plan accordingly. Late October weekends near Halloween are predictably the busiest on DC-area farms.
Admission pricing for 2026 was not posted online as of August. Flashlight maze events on Friday and Saturday evenings may carry an additional fee. Pumpkins are sold separately from admission. The upfront cost structure matters for your visit planning, so confirm 2026 admission pricing, whether flashlight maze events have extra fees, and pumpkin pricing by calling 410-320-0464 or visiting montpelierfarms.com.
These attractions are somewhat unusual for corn mazes. Hill slides suggest a sloped terrain used for sliding down (common on farm festivals); pumpkin bowling is likely a game using small pumpkins as bowling balls. They sound fun and photo-friendly, but not every child will want to engage with every activity. Budget time and manage expectations if your kids have particular interests.
Upper Marlboro is less than 20 miles south of DC, so this farm is easily accessible to the DC/Maryland suburbs population. That convenience is a double-edged sword: it draws the crowds that make October weekends challenging. If you’re willing to visit in early September (warmer, less crowded) or to arrive very early on a weekend, you’ll have a better experience than dropping in mid-afternoon on an October Saturday.
The farm is operating at full capacity on busy weekends. Arrive early (before 11am) to secure parking. If possible, avoid mid-afternoon (2pm–5pm) on October Saturdays, when crowds peak and parking lots fill.
Call 410-320-0464 or visit montpelierfarms.com to confirm 2026 admission prices, exact operating hours for each weekend, and availability of flashlight maze events. This is a major outing that benefits from a little advance planning, especially if you’re coming from a distance within the DC metro area.
Weekends between mid-September and early November, 2026. Early September visits will be hot and less crowded; late October sees peak fall color and crowds.
4–5 hours for a full festival experience
October weekends are peak; plan for significant crowds and potential parking challenges. Early September is quieter; late October combines crowds with peak foliage.
On-site farm parking; arrive early on popular weekends.
Corn maze is a 7-acre walk; hill slides, pumpkin bowling, and trike track vary in physical demand; verify specific accessibility with the farm.
You need exact admission and ride pricing before committing; it wasn't listed online as of August 2026; You want weekday access; Montpelier runs weekends only
Upper Marlboro is in Prince George's County, part of the DC metro. Combine with Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary (15 minutes) for a nature walk, or visit the downtown historic district.
The large maze is designed for older children and adults; the smaller Spookley maze is designed for young children, based on the picture-book character Spookley the Square Pumpkin.
The record mentions flashlight nights on Friday and Saturday, but availability for 2026 wasn't confirmed. Call 410-320-0464 or check montpelierfarms.com for the current schedule.
The record doesn't specify; likely activities are bundled with general admission, but ask when you call to confirm.
Not specified; if you're bringing a large group, call ahead.
September 12 – November 8, 2026. Weekends throughout September, October, and early November.
Admission pricing was not published when we last checked.
1720 N Crain Highway, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774, in Prince George's County. It is one of 8 patches we track in DC Suburbs.
We track 8 patches in DC Suburbs. The farm has not published a gate price, so it cannot be compared on cost — call before you budget.
Its season runs about 58 days against a regional average of 54, so it is broadly in line with the rest of the region.
What sets it apart locally: it has rides and play structures, which most DC Suburbs patches on our list do not.
There is 1 other patch we track in Prince George's County. All DC Suburbs patches →
montpelierfarms.com
Checked August 2026.