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Swore Farms

📍 225 Ballard Rd, Pocatello, ID🗓 Opens October 1, 2026 (closing date not published)🏷 Pricing TBD

Pocatello's main fall attraction with an educational corn maze (trivia-guided), a 15-acre pumpkin patch, tractor-wagon rides, and a limited tri-day schedule (Friday evening, Saturday, Monday evening only) — but 2026 specific hours, end date, and pricing are not confirmed, requiring a phone call to plan.

Aerial view of Swore Farms in Pocatello, ID

What you get for the price

Included with admission

Educational Corn Maze15-Acre Pumpkin PatchFarm GamesFace PaintingTractor Wagon RidesConcessionsPlay Area

Our take

Swore Farms is Pocatello’s main fall attraction, opening October 1 with an educational corn maze (trivia questions guide your path), a 15-acre pumpkin patch, tractor-wagon rides, face painting, concessions, and a play area. The farm operates Friday evenings, Saturday, and Monday evenings only — a tri-day schedule unlike most regional farms.

The educational maze differentiator

Instead of a traditional maze where you navigate by trial, error, and dead ends, Swore’s maze includes trivia questions at decision points. Answering correctly or incorrectly directs you through different paths. This is genuinely more engaging and interactive than a pure puzzle maze, though it also means the experience depends on your trivia knowledge or comfort guessing.

The tri-day operating schedule

Friday evening, Saturday, and Monday evening is an unusual schedule for a fall farm. Most farms run full days on weekends and weekday evenings. This compressed window means:

  • No weekday daytime visits (9–5 work does not align)
  • No Sunday access (unlike most farms)
  • Monday evening is an uncommon farm night, which might mean lighter crowds
  • Friday evening requires leaving work early

This schedule is either a feature (less crowded than weekend-heavy farms) or a barrier (inflexible), depending on your household.

2026 logistics

Opening date (October 1) is confirmed. End date, specific hours (time-of-day for Friday and Monday evenings), and admission pricing are not yet published. Call 208-238-7466 or 208-705-0991 to confirm these details before planning.

Pocatello’s location and regional importance

Pocatello sits in southeast Idaho at higher elevation and farther from Boise than other listings in this batch. For Pocatello residents and southeastern Idaho visitors, this is the primary fall destination. For Treasure Valley residents, it is a 2.5-hour drive, which is substantial.

The 15-acre pumpkin patch

A 15-acre patch is genuinely large, suggesting good variety and availability. Whether it is u-pick or pre-harvested is not specified; confirm when you call.

Activity bundling

Research notes mention face painting, tractor-wagon rides, concessions, and a play area but do not specify whether these are included in admission or à la carte. Confirm this when you verify hours and pricing.

Planning your visit

Best time to go

October 1 onward (opening confirmed, end date 2026 not yet confirmed). The farm operates Friday evenings, Saturday, and Monday evenings only — a highly constrained schedule. Call 208-238-7466 or 208-705-0991 to confirm 2026 end date and exact hours.

How long to budget

Two to three hours for the maze navigation (with trivia stops), pumpkin picking, and farm games.

Crowds

A tri-day schedule (Friday evening, Saturday, Monday evening) concentrates visitors into three specific windows. Saturday will be busiest. Monday evenings might be quieter. Friday evenings depend on whether evening hours draw sufficient traffic.

Parking

On-site parking; details not specified. A 15-acre pumpkin patch likely has substantial parking, but specific lot size is not described.

Strollers and accessibility

The educational corn maze and farm games have no accessibility details in published materials. Call if you have mobility concerns.

What to bring

  • Closed shoes for maze navigation and pumpkin-field walking
  • Layers for October high-altitude evening weather in Pocatello — evening temperatures drop sharply, especially for Friday-evening visits
  • Card or cash (pricing not published)
  • Warm jacket for evening visits

How to spend less here

  • Pricing for 2026 is not published. Call 208-238-7466 or 208-705-0991 to confirm admission cost.
  • Activities mentioned (face painting, tractor-wagon rides, concessions, play area) may be included in admission or à la carte — confirm when you call.
  • Pumpkins from the 15-acre patch are sold separately, typically by size.

Who it suits

Good for

  • Families seeking a unique educational maze experience — the trivia-question pathfinding is distinct from typical corn mazes
  • Anyone interested in Southeast Idaho's main fall destination and wanting to support a local venue
  • Households comfortable with limited operating hours and planning around a Friday-evening, Saturday, Monday-evening schedule

Skip it if

You need flexible scheduling. This farm operates only Friday evening, Saturday, and Monday evening — no weekday daytime, no Sunday. If you work standard hours or need weekday access, this schedule will not work. You also need to call ahead for end date and pricing.

Common questions

What are the hours in 2026?

The farm opens October 1. Operating hours are Friday evening, Saturday, and Monday evening, but specific clock times are not published. Call 208-238-7466 or 208-705-0991 to confirm exact hours.

When does the farm close in 2026?

End date is not yet confirmed for 2026. Call the farm to learn when the season closes (typically late October for most farms).

What does the educational corn maze mean?

Unlike standard mazes where you navigate by dead ends and guesswork, the educational maze includes trivia questions at decision points. Answering correctly (or incorrectly) guides you through different paths. It is more engaging than a pure puzzle maze.

How much is admission?

Pricing is not published online. Call the farm to confirm admission cost and whether activities (face painting, tractor-wagon rides) are included or à la carte.

Is the 15-acre pumpkin patch a u-pick, or are pumpkins pre-selected?

The research notes list a 15-acre pumpkin patch but do not specify u-pick or pre-picked. Call the farm to confirm.

When is Swore Farms open in 2026?

Opens October 1, 2026 (closing date not published). October 1 opening; Friday evenings, Saturday, and Monday evenings (specific end date 2026 not confirmed). Hours: Friday evening, Saturday, Monday evening (specific hours not confirmed).

How much does Swore Farms cost?

Admission pricing was not published when we last checked.

Where is Swore Farms?

225 Ballard Rd, Pocatello, ID, in Bannock County. It is one of 4 patches we track in Eastern Idaho.

How Swore Farms compares in Eastern Idaho

We track 4 patches in Eastern Idaho. The farm has not published a gate price, so it cannot be compared on cost — call before you budget.

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Quick facts

SeasonOpens October 1, 2026 (closing date not published)
Days openOctober 1 opening; Friday evenings, Saturday, and Monday evenings (specific end date 2026 not confirmed)
HoursFriday evening, Saturday, Monday evening (specific hours not confirmed)
AdmissionNot published
CountyBannock County
RegionEastern Idaho

Sources

Checked August 2026.