A weekend-only White Mountains destination with a 12-acre corn maze (voted Best in NH by WMUR viewers four times), date-specific pricing, and activities including a corn cannon and hayrides.
Pricing varies by date: Sept 19-20, 26-27, Oct 17-18, 24-25 = $15/person; Oct 3-4, 10-12 = $18/person. Children age 2 and under free. Date-specific tickets on sale Sept 1.
Rough cost for a family of four: about $60.00 in admission alone at the posted starting rate, before pumpkins, food, parking or any add-on listed above. Most families end up well north of that once they are through the gate.
Sherman Farm’s main attraction is its 12-acre corn maze, which WMUR viewers have voted the best in New Hampshire four times—a distinction that reflects both the maze’s puzzle design and the farm’s reputation for maintaining it well. This is not a casual 10-minute stroll; it’s a genuine problem-solving activity that typically takes 45 minutes to over an hour, depending on your group’s approach and the maze’s annual design.
The farm also offers a petting area, pumpkin patch, corn cannon, hayrides, and games, making it an all-activity destination rather than a single-maze stop. However, the weekend-only schedule means you have limited flexibility if you work a typical weekday job.
Sherman Farm uses dynamic pricing based on the weekend’s appeal. Here’s the structure:
A family of two adults and two kids ages 8 and 10 visiting on a $15 weekend pays $15 + $15 + $15 + $15 = $60 for admission. The same family on an $18 weekend pays $18 × 4 = $72—a $12 difference that adds up if budget matters.
Tickets are purchased in advance starting September 1, and no cash refunds are available if you need to cancel. The farm does not publish what happens if you need to use your ticket on a different date; clarify the rain-date or exchange policy before buying.
Sherman Farm opens September 19 and operates weekends only, 11 AM–5 PM. The White Mountains peak in fall color typically in early-to-mid October, a full week or two earlier than southern New Hampshire. That same early-October window is when the region’s leaf-peeping tourism is heaviest, especially on the weekends that WMUR designated as “peak color” in the pricing schedule.
If you can visit September 19–20 or 26–27, you’ll pay less ($15) and face fewer crowds—though the White Mountains are still beautiful that early. October 3–4 and 10–12 are premium weekends both in pricing and traffic; if you go then, expect full parking lots and busy maze lines.
October 17–18 and 24–25 drop back to $15 per person, likely because the color season is winding down and the farm is extending into late October when fewer people travel.
Start with the 12-acre maze while your group has energy. Block 1 to 1.5 hours for the maze itself; add 30 minutes for navigation anxiety and regrouping. If the corn cannon or hayrides appeal, ask the staff when they run so you can fit them into your timeline. The petting area is low-energy and works well as a wind-down activity after the maze.
Check the farm’s website or call 603-939-2412 to confirm which activities are running on your chosen weekend (not all activities operate every day). Bring snacks and water—while the farm may sell food, it’s more comfortable and cost-effective to bring your own if you’re unsure about on-site options.
Buy your tickets in advance once they go on sale (Sept 1) to guarantee a spot on your preferred weekend. If weather is a concern, clarify the refund or exchange policy before purchasing.
October 3–4 or 10–12 if you want the full experience and can handle the $18 per-person peak-season rate; earlier September weekends (19–20, 26–27) offer the same maze for $15 per person and less fall-color traffic.
2.5 to 3.5 hours for the maze plus activities
Weekends are busy, especially October 10–12, when the White Mountains are at peak color and Mt. Washington Valley becomes a leaf-peeping destination.
Farm parking available for weekend visitors; confirm capacity with the farm if arriving after 1 PM on a peak Saturday.
Contact the farm at 603-939-2412 to confirm wheelchair access to the maze entrance, petting area, and activity zones.
You can only visit on a weekday or you want to keep costs under $15 per person—this farm operates weekends only.
North Conway is 15 minutes away and offers leaf-peeping scenic drives, the Mount Washington Valley scenic train, and waterfront walks. Combine your maze visit with a scenic tour for a full day.
This is a serious corn maze designed for teens and adults. Kids younger than 8 or 9 may find it frustrating unless they're maze enthusiasts. Plan 45 minutes to well over an hour depending on your group's approach.
Peak foliage weekends (Oct 3–4, 10–12) are higher-demand dates in the White Mountains. The farm charges a premium during those peak-traffic weekends.
Tickets are date-specific and sold in advance starting Sept 1. Walk-ups are subject to availability. Purchasing ahead is strongly recommended, especially for peak October weekends.
The farm does not offer cash refunds per the record. Clarify the refund policy (store credit, rain dates, etc.) when you purchase tickets or call ahead.
Opens September 19, 2026 (closing date not published). Weekends only. Hours: 11 AM to 5 PM.
Admission starts at $15 per person. Pricing varies by date: Sept 19-20, 26-27, Oct 17-18, 24-25 = $15/person; Oct 3-4, 10-12 = $18/person. Children age 2 and under free. Date-specific tickets on sale Sept 1.
2679 East Conway Road, Center Conway, NH 03813, in Carroll County. It is one of 5 patches we track in White Mountains.
We track 5 patches in White Mountains. At $15 a head this one sits right on the regional median of $15.
What sets it apart locally: it has a corn or crop maze, hayrides, which most White Mountains patches on our list do not.
There are 3 other patches we track in Carroll County. All White Mountains patches →
shermanfarmnh.com
Checked August 2026.