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Valley Volunteer Fire Department 'Field of Screams'

📍 Huntington Road (WV Route 2), Apple Grove, WV 25502🗓 Season dates not yet published for 2026🏷 From $7/person

A massive late-night haunted corn maze fundraiser (3,700+ feet), aimed at teens and adults who want a Halloween-season night out, not families seeking daytime pumpkin picking.

Valley Volunteer Fire Department 'Field of Screams' in Apple Grove, WV

What you get for the price

Included with admission

Haunted Corn MazeJungle GymGlow Sticks Available

$7 ages 11+, $5 ages 3-10, free under age 2

Rough cost for a family of four: about $28.00 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.

Our take

The Field of Screams is not a pumpkin patch in the traditional sense. It is a 3,700-foot haunted corn maze run by the Valley Volunteer Fire Department as a fundraiser, open only on October weekends from dusk to approximately 1am. If you are a family seeking a Saturday-morning pumpkin-picking outing, this is not your stop. If you are a group of teens or a couple looking for an evening thrill activity close to Halloween, it is exactly what it advertises.

The fundraiser model means proceeds go back to the Valley Volunteer Fire Department. Admission ($7 adults, $5 kids 3–10, free under 2) is modest, and glow sticks are available for purchase to navigate the dark maze. The maze itself is the only attraction; there is no petting zoo, hayrides, or gift shop to pad the visit.

The late-night gamble

Dusk until 1am is a hard sell for families with early bedtimes, but it is the hook for the intended audience: teenagers and young adults wanting a Halloween-season outing. Fog, darkness, and actors working the maze create the haunted atmosphere. Older kids (12+) and adults get the intended experience. Children 10 and under may find it legitimately frightening, depending on temperament. Do not bring a sensitive child expecting a fun, spooky adventure; this is built for a scare.

Timing and the Halloween peak

Late October (October 26–30) will be the busiest window. The weekend-only schedule means you have eight operating days (four weekends). If Halloween falls on a weekend, that weekend will draw the largest crowd. Mid-October is quieter.

What you actually get

Entry to a massive corn maze in the dark. A glow stick helps you navigate, but getting lost is part of the experience. Budget one to two hours for the maze; once you solve it (or give up), your visit is over. This is not an all-day venue.

The fire department context means a high-quality, community-oriented operation — not a commercial haunt factory. Knowing proceeds support local emergency services adds meaning beyond the thrill.

Why it exists

A late-night corn maze in the dark is not a thing every region can offer. Most pumpkin patches close by sunset; the Field of Screams inverts that entirely. For Halloween-season seekers who want something beyond the usual haunted house, it is distinctive.

The trade-off: this is a single-attraction venue, not a diversified farm experience. You are driving for one specific thing: the haunted maze at night. If that is exactly what you want, the price is fair and the cause is good. If you are hoping for pumpkin picking, farm animals, or daytime activities, look elsewhere.

Planning your visit

Best time to go

Weekends in October only, dusk until approximately 1am. This is an evening-into-night venue, not an afternoon activity. Late-October dates (closer to Halloween) will draw the intended crowd. If you are planning a Halloween-week trip, October 26–30 is the peak window.

How long to budget

One to two hours to navigate the haunted corn maze, depending on how many times you get lost or scared into wrong turns.

Crowds

Weekends only in October. Late October (closer to Halloween) will be busiest. The late-night hours mean a self-selecting crowd of teenagers and adults, not families with small kids.

Parking

Not published. Assume roadside or lot parking; the location is on Huntington Road (WV Route 2).

How to spend less here

  • $7 ages 11 and up, $5 ages 3–10, free under age 2
  • A family of four (two adults, one child 11+, one child 3–10) is $7 + $7 + $5 = $19 total; that is a budget-friendly evening
  • The single-activity model (haunted maze) means no add-ons; your ticket covers entry

Who it suits

Good for

  • Teens and adults seeking a Halloween-season fright experience
  • Couples or groups of friends looking for an evening activity, not families with young kids
  • Supporters of the Valley Volunteer Fire Department (proceeds benefit the organization)

Skip it if

You have young children (under 8); this is a haunted attraction, not a u-pick farm experience. Also skip if you need an afternoon/early-evening activity — the farm opens at dusk and runs until approximately 1am, far outside standard pumpkin-patch hours.

Worth pairing with

Located in Apple Grove (Mason County), on Huntington Road. This is a standalone evening activity, not paired with daytime attractions.

Common questions

Is this a kids' pumpkin patch?

No. This is a haunted corn maze aimed at teens and adults for Halloween-season thrills. Children 10 and under may find it frightening.

What time does the Field of Screams open and close?

Open dusk to approximately 1am on weekends in October. Specific opening time depends on sunset; later in October, that is earlier in the calendar day.

How much is admission?

$7 ages 11 and up, $5 ages 3–10, free under age 2. Glow sticks are available for purchase to help navigate the dark.

When is Valley Volunteer Fire Department 'Field of Screams' open in 2026?

2026 dates had not been published when we last checked. In past seasons it has run: Weekends in October, dusk until approximately 1am. Check with the farm before driving out.

How much does Valley Volunteer Fire Department 'Field of Screams' cost?

Admission starts at $7 per person. $7 ages 11+, $5 ages 3-10, free under age 2

Where is Valley Volunteer Fire Department 'Field of Screams'?

Huntington Road (WV Route 2), Apple Grove, WV 25502, in Mason County. It is one of 17 patches we track in West Virginia.

How Valley Volunteer Fire Department 'Field of Screams' compares in West Virginia

We track 17 patches in West Virginia, 2 of which are free to walk into. At $7 a head this one sits right on the regional median of $7.

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

One caveat worth repeating: this farm had not published its 2026 dates when we last checked, while 7 of the 17 patches we track in West Virginia had. Treat any date you see elsewhere as last year's until the farm confirms it.

Other patches near Apple Grove

Quick facts

SeasonSeason dates not yet published for 2026
Days openWeekends in October, dusk until approximately 1am
HoursWeekends in October, dusk-1am
AdmissionFrom $7
CountyMason County
RegionWest Virginia

Directions

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Map pin is set to the town centre. Navigate to the street address above, not the pin.

Sources

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Checked August 2026.