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Reid's Orchard

📍 4812 Kentucky 144, Owensboro, KY 42303🗓 September 1 – October 31, 2026🏷 Pricing TBD

A year-round orchard that runs fall corn maze and pumpkins September–October, with published hours (8am-7pm weekdays, 11am-5pm Sunday) and wagon-ride appeal—though 2026 fall dates need confirmation.

Reid's Orchard in Owensboro, KY

What you get for the price

Included with admission

Corn MazePumpkin PatchWagon RidesFarm Animals

Our take

Year-Round Orchard Offering Fall Corn Maze and Pumpkins

Reid’s Orchard operates year-round, growing apples, strawberries, and peaches in their seasons before pivoting to fall corn maze and pumpkins from September through October. That year-round foundation is a sign of stability: established farms with multi-season inventory tend to be more reliable and better-maintained than new or seasonal-only operations.

The orchard positions the fall pumpkin-and-maze experience within a larger farm context. You’re not just visiting a seasonal pop-up; you’re visiting a productive farm that has diversified into fall activities.

Published Hours—A Genuine Advantage

Reid’s publishes weekday hours (Monday-Saturday 8am-7pm) and Sunday hours (11am-5pm). That clarity is useful for planning. You know whether a Friday evening visit is realistic (yes, till 7pm) or whether Sunday closing at 5pm is a factor (yes—arrive early or plan differently). Daviess County is Western Kentucky, where mild October weather often holds into afternoon and evening.

The Monday-Saturday operation means a weekday afternoon visit is possible without being tied to weekend availability. That flexibility appeals to families with variable schedules.

Wagon Rides and Farm Animals

The listing includes wagon rides and farm animals—two attractions that add experiential value beyond corn maze and pumpkins. Wagon rides are passive (appealing to families exhausted after maze navigation), and farm animals are a crowd-pleaser for younger kids.

The specific animals and the wagon-ride scope (does it tour just the pumpkin area or the larger orchard?) are unspecified. Call to clarify.

Western Kentucky Character

Daviess County sits in Western Kentucky, flatter and warmer than the Bluegrass or Appalachian east. October here is often pleasant and mild—less dramatic color than Eastern Kentucky, less crowded than Lexington-area patches. That’s a trade-off: if you prioritize comfortable conditions and lower crowds, Western Kentucky patches are strong. If you’re seeking dramatic fall foliage or iconic pumpkin-patch scenery, look east.

The Owensboro area is a regional hub with restaurants, distillery tourism, and riverfront access, so the patch fits into a longer day of activities reasonably well.

The Critical Unknown: 2026 Confirmation

This is the key gap: the farm is a year-round orchard, and “specific 2026 fall dates not yet confirmed.” The September 1–October 31 window shown here reflects historical typical operation, but Reid’s has not directly confirmed that the fall corn maze and pumpkin program is running in 2026, or whether the dates shift.

This is common for agricultural operations where harvest timing varies by weather and crop readiness. The farm will run pumpkins and corn maze in fall 2026 almost certainly, but you need to call and confirm the exact opening date rather than assume mid-September.

Pricing Unknowns

No admission pricing, pumpkin pricing, or wagon-ride cost is published. Once you confirm 2026 operation, call (270) 685-2444 to ask about gate fees, pumpkin rates, and wagon-ride pricing.

Before You Visit

Call (270) 685-2444:

  1. Are you running fall corn maze and pumpkins in September 2026?
  2. What’s your opening date?
  3. What farm animals are available to see?
  4. What does a wagon ride include?
  5. What are admission, pumpkin, and wagon-ride prices?

The year-round orchard model is a genuine asset; confirm details, then plan a Saturday-morning or Friday-afternoon visit for shortest waits and most comfortable temperature.

Planning your visit

Best time to go

Mid-to-late October Saturday mornings (arrive by 10am) for shortest corn-maze waits.

How long to budget

1.5 to 2.5 hours for corn maze, pumpkin selection, and wagon rides

Crowds

Saturday 10am-2pm likely busiest; Friday afternoons or weekday mornings quieter. Sunday hours end at 5pm, good for after-church visits.

Parking

On-site lot; typical rural farm parking.

Strollers and accessibility

Wagon rides suggest some accessibility infrastructure; confirm specifics by phone.

What to bring

  • Cash for admission and wagon rides (pricing TBD)
  • Comfortable walking shoes for corn maze
  • Layers—mid-October Western Kentucky is mild but evening cools quickly
  • Hand sanitizer or wipes (farm animals)

How to spend less here

  • Visit Friday afternoon (post-work) when crowds are lighter than Saturday
  • Wagon rides may be per-person or group-bundled; call to confirm
  • Year-round operation may offer off-season combo pricing if visiting in October near other farm activities

Who it suits

Good for

  • Families preferring established, year-round farm operations
  • Wagon-ride enthusiasts
  • Corn maze with farm-visit appeal
  • Those wanting to see a diversified orchard setting

Skip it if

You need confirmed 2026 fall dates before committing—the September 1 opening is typical but not yet directly verified by Reid's for this year; call ahead.

Worth pairing with

Owensboro is a regional hub in Daviess County; feasible pairing with bourbon distillery nearby, riverfront dining, and Western Kentucky Lake Barkley state-park area.

Common questions

What farm animals are available to see?

Not specified. Typical orchard operations feature horses, goats, chickens, ducks. Call (270) 685-2444 to ask what you can encounter.

What does a wagon ride include? Is it just pumpkin-patch transport or do you tour the orchard?

Not specified. Call to confirm the wagon-ride experience and scope.

Are the corn maze and pumpkin patch the only fall attractions, or do you offer other seasonal activities?

The record lists corn maze, pumpkin patch, wagon rides, and farm animals. No haunted house, hayrides, or slides noted. Call to confirm all 2026 offerings.

What's the admission price and are pumpkins extra?

Not published. Call (270) 685-2444 for current pricing.

When is Reid's Orchard open in 2026?

September 1 – October 31, 2026. Hours: Monday-Saturday 8am-7pm, Sunday 11am-5pm.

How much does Reid's Orchard cost?

Admission pricing was not published when we last checked.

Where is Reid's Orchard?

4812 Kentucky 144, Owensboro, KY 42303, in Daviess County. It is one of 9 patches we track in Western Kentucky.

How Reid's Orchard compares in Western Kentucky

We track 9 patches in Western Kentucky. The farm has not published a gate price, so it cannot be compared on cost — call before you budget.

Its season runs about 61 days against a regional average of 55, so it is broadly in line with the rest of the region.

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Quick facts

SeasonSeptember 1 – October 31, 2026
Days openNot published
HoursMonday-Saturday 8am-7pm, Sunday 11am-5pm
AdmissionNot published
CountyDaviess County
RegionWestern Kentucky

Sources

Checked August 2026.