A family-owned farm (four generations, est. 1926) with two mazes, weight-based pumpkin pricing, and a haunted corn-maze option on Saturday nights; 2026 dates unconfirmed.
Big Cornmaze $8; Agrifact Maze $5; Pumpkins $0.70/lb; Gourds $1-5
Rough cost for a family of four: about $20.00 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.
Willis Farm & Ranch was established in 1926 and has operated for four generations. It’s a working agricultural operation that expanded into fall activities, not a purpose-built festival lot. The inventory (two mazes, petting area, pumpkin field, train rides, laser tag, face painting, haunted maze) suggests a family-run business scaling thoughtfully rather than a mass-market operator.
Located in Snowflake, Apache County in northeastern Arizona, it’s a regional destination rather than a casual drive from Phoenix (1.5 hours east).
The farm runs a “Big Corn Maze” and an “Agrifact Maze”—details on size, difficulty, and theme aren’t in the record. Assume the Big Corn Maze is the main draw and the Agrifact Maze a secondary option. Both are individually priced ($8 and $5, respectively), suggesting they’re separate navigations with different intended completion times.
The Barnyard Apocalypse is a Saturday-night haunted corn-maze experience. No age recommendation, scare level, or pricing is given. Call ahead if haunted mazes are part of your plan.
Pumpkins are priced per pound at $0.70/lb. This is economical for families wanting small decorative pumpkins or gourds ($2–5) but potentially expensive for large carving pumpkins (a 30-pound pumpkin costs $21). Gourds separately range $1–5.
Bring a kitchen scale or ask the farm to weigh your selection before checkout. This model requires you to decide size upfront and understand the math.
A family of four splitting two pumpkins (15 pounds each) + gourds: ~$25–30 for pumpkins. Adding mazes, train rides, laser tag, and other activities quickly climbs from there.
Historically, the farm operates:
These hours are tight for working families. Afternoon weekday visits require schedule flexibility. Saturday morning offers the longest window but will draw crowds (and the haunted maze on Saturday nights adds evening traffic).
2026 dates haven’t been posted as of late August. Call 928-243-8791 or check thewillisfarm-ranch.com to confirm opening date and hours for 2026.
Laser tag, face painting, corn pit, jungle gym, climbing area, train rides, and other features are listed but have no pricing. Call ahead for the full activity price list before you plan a route through the property — this is the single biggest source of budget surprise at Willis Farm.
Snowflake sits in the White Mountains of northeastern Arizona, genuinely high-elevation and cool in October. Late September through October is genuinely comfortable for outdoor activity. The region is pastoral and less crowded than Phoenix metro, which appeals to families seeking quieter experiences.
The tradeoff: you’re committing to a 1.5-hour drive. Make sure 2026 dates and hours align before leaving home.
Historically October (exact dates TBD for 2026); weekday visits suit weight-based pumpkin pricing and quieter crowds. Weekend nights (Sat) for the Barnyard Apocalypse haunted experience.
2–3 hours for mazes and pumpkin picking; add 1+ hour for haunted maze or evening entertainment.
Weekday afternoons likely quieter; Saturday nights (haunted maze) will draw crowds. Sundays vary.
On-site farm parking (specifics not detailed).
Contact 928-243-8791 to confirm access to mazes and activity areas.
You need weekday daytime access; farm is Mon–Fri 1–6pm and Sat 9am–6pm historically, limiting some schedules.
Snowflake is in Apache County, northeastern Arizona (1.5 hours east of Phoenix, 30 miles east of Flagstaff). Combine with Show Low outdoor recreation or Petrified Forest National Park for a regional trip.
Pumpkins are priced at $0.70 per pound. A 10-pound pumpkin costs $7; a 25-pound one costs $17.50. Gourds range $1–5. Bring a scale or ask the farm to weigh your selection.
The record names both but doesn't explain the difference. Call 928-243-8791 to ask (one may be larger, older, or themed differently).
A haunted corn-maze experience on Saturday nights. Details (age recommendations, scare level, pricing) aren't in the record; call to ask.
Historically, Willis Farm operates October 1–31. Check thewillisfarm-ranch.com for 2026 confirmation, or call 928-243-8791.
2026 dates had not been published when we last checked. In past seasons it has run: Mon-Fri, Sat varies. Check with the farm before driving out.
Admission starts at $5 per person. Big Cornmaze $8; Agrifact Maze $5; Pumpkins $0.70/lb; Gourds $1-5
381 S 1st E, Snowflake, AZ 85937, in Navajo County. It is one of 3 patches we track in Northern Arizona.
We track 3 patches in Northern Arizona. At $5 a head this one sits right on the regional median of $5, undercutting 1 of the 3 paid patches we track here.
One caveat worth repeating: this farm had not published its 2026 dates when we last checked, while 0 of the 3 patches we track in Northern Arizona had. Treat any date you see elsewhere as last year's until the farm confirms it.
thewillisfarm-ranch.com
Checked August 2026.