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The Farmstead Corn Maze & Pumpkin Festival

📍 1020 S Rackham Way, Meridian, ID 83642🗓 Season dates not yet published for 2026🏷 Pricing TBD

A fifth-year fall festival in Meridian with two corn mazes, 40+ pumpkin varieties, pony rides, and a haunted attraction on Friday–Saturday nights — but the farm's 2026 dates and hours are not yet confirmed on its website, and there is no published pricing or detailed activity pricing structure, so this farm requires a phone call before you plan your visit.

Aerial view of The Farmstead Corn Maze & Pumpkin Festival in Meridian, ID

What you get for the price

Included with admission

Corn MazePumpkin PatchTrain RidesHaunted Corn MazeHay RidesWagon RidesPony RidesFarm Animals

Our take

The Farmstead Corn Maze & Pumpkin Festival is an established October event in Meridian (its fifth year in 2026) offering two corn mazes with different difficulty levels, a hay-bale maze for younger children, 40+ pumpkin varieties, pony rides, farm animals, and a haunted corn maze called Field of Screams on Friday and Saturday nights.

The venue sits near the corner of Park & Ride and Rackham Way in Meridian, in an accessible location within the Treasure Valley.

The information gap

The farm has not published its 2026 opening date, hours, or admission price on its website. This is not uncommon for established fall festivals — many farms finalize dates and pricing in late summer — but it means a phone call to 208-922-5678 is your only way to know when and for how much. The research notes confirm the farm has five years of history, so it is genuinely operating; the 2026 details simply are not online yet.

What is known

The farm features two corn mazes with different difficulty paths, allowing families to choose a challenge level. A separate hay-bale maze serves younger children who find a traditional maze frustrating or too complex. That segmentation is valuable for mixed-age groups.

The pony rides and farm-animal interaction are noted in research materials, but whether those are included in admission or priced separately is unclear. Confirm this when you call — it affects your budget planning significantly.

The haunted nights question

Field of Screams (the haunted corn maze) operates Friday and Saturday evenings in October. Haunted attractions vary dramatically in intensity and age-appropriateness. Ask the farm directly about scare level and any age guidelines when you call to confirm 2026 dates.

The practical path forward

This is a real, established venue worth visiting, but the 2026 logistics require legwork. Call 208-922-5678 in late August or early September to confirm opening date, hours, admission cost, and any activity pricing or group options you might need.

Planning your visit

Best time to go

October, once 2026 dates are confirmed. The farm opens sometime in October and typically runs weekends, but calling 208-922-5678 is the only way to confirm the exact opening date, hours, and any weekday options for 2026.

How long to budget

Budget three to four hours, assuming both mazes and some additional activities. Field of Screams (the haunted corn maze) runs Friday and Saturday nights only and might extend your visit if that appeals.

Crowds

An established fifth-year fall festival in a mid-sized metro area (Meridian is part of the Treasure Valley) will draw crowds. October weekends are peak season everywhere, and this farm's festive positioning (pony rides, farm animals, haunted nights) suggests family-focused crowds.

Parking

Parking is not described in published materials. Located near a Park & Ride, which may influence lot design. Confirm with the farm directly.

Strollers and accessibility

The two-path corn maze and hay-bale maze are not detailed for accessibility. Call the farm if you have access questions or mobility concerns.

What to bring

  • Closed shoes for maze navigation, especially if you plan to tackle both difficulty levels
  • A jacket for October evenings in Treasure Valley; by late October, evening temperatures drop noticeably after sunset
  • Card or cash — pricing is not published, so you will learn what to expect when you call ahead
  • Patience with the haunted-attraction format if Field of Screams is on your family's itinerary

How to spend less here

  • No pricing information is published. Call 208-922-5678 to confirm admission costs, activity pricing, and any group or multi-visit discounts.
  • The farm offers pony rides and farm-animal interaction, but whether those are included in admission or separate charges is unclear from research notes. Clarify this before arriving.
  • 40+ pumpkin varieties suggests a full patch; pumpkin pricing by size is standard but not specified here. Budget accordingly.

Who it suits

Good for

  • Families wanting multiple maze difficulty levels — the farm features two-path corn mazes (different difficulty) plus a hay-bale maze for younger children
  • Mixed-age groups — the dedicated young-children's maze reduces frustration for toddlers and early-elementary kids
  • Anyone interested in the pony rides and farm-animal interaction that research notes describe
  • October weekend visitors who appreciate a full festival experience with food, pony rides, and event structure

Skip it if

You need detailed pricing, hours, or specific 2026 dates before booking. The farm's website does not show 2026 hours or pricing, and only a phone call will provide those details. If you plan from a distance or cannot handle last-minute uncertainty, this may cause frustration.

Common questions

When does The Farmstead open in 2026?

The farm has not yet published its 2026 opening date on its website. Call 208-922-5678 to confirm. The farm has operated for five years, so a seasonal pattern likely exists, but 2026 dates specifically require direct contact.

What are the hours?

Hours for 2026 are not published online. Call 208-922-5678 to confirm daily hours and any special hours for specific events.

What is admission, and what does it cover?

Admission price is not published online. Call the farm directly to learn the cost and whether activities like pony rides and farm-animal feeding are included or separate charges.

Is the haunted corn maze (Field of Screams) appropriate for young children?

Field of Screams runs Friday and Saturday nights only and is described as a haunted attraction. Age recommendations and scare level are not detailed in published materials. Call the farm to discuss whether it suits your family.

When is The Farmstead Corn Maze & Pumpkin Festival open in 2026?

2026 dates had not been published when we last checked. In past seasons it has run: October (specific dates not confirmed for 2026). Check with the farm before driving out.

How much does The Farmstead Corn Maze & Pumpkin Festival cost?

Admission pricing was not published when we last checked.

Where is The Farmstead Corn Maze & Pumpkin Festival?

1020 S Rackham Way, Meridian, ID 83642, in Ada County. It is one of 8 patches we track in Boise Region.

How The Farmstead Corn Maze & Pumpkin Festival compares in Boise Region

We track 8 patches in Boise Region, 2 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.

What sets it apart locally: it has an after-dark attraction, which most Boise Region patches on our list do not.

One caveat worth repeating: this farm had not published its 2026 dates when we last checked, while 6 of the 8 patches we track in Boise Region had. Treat any date you see elsewhere as last year's until the farm confirms it.

Other patches near Meridian

There are 3 other patches we track in Ada County. All Boise Region patches →

Quick facts

SeasonSeason dates not yet published for 2026
Days openOctober (specific dates not confirmed for 2026)
HoursNot published
AdmissionNot published
CountyAda County
RegionBoise Region

Sources

Checked August 2026.