
Some autumn activities you can't skip. One of them is exploring a corn maze, and another is visiting a pumpkin patch to pick your own pumpkins. There are plenty of places near Augusta homes for sale where you can do either one, and a few where you can do both - plus get a host of amazing fall produce in the process. Here are some of our favorite local corn mazes and pumpkin patches.
There are both a pumpkin patch and a corn maze at County Fair Farm. They also offer wagon rides to take you to the patch. The corn maze is a fun activity for the whole family, while the pumpkin patch has pumpkins of all sizes, ready for picking - some 50 pounds or more. The farm also has plenty of other offerings, including:
Located near Jefferson homes for sale, the corn maze and pumpkin patch are open Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
In the summer, Seaman's Farm has strawberry fields, but in fall, their pumpkin patch is second to none. Family-owned for two generations and near Litchfield homes for sale, they offer a host of farm-fresh fruits and vegetables year-round, from broccoli and cauliflower to tomatoes and green beans to apples and more. Plus pumpkins of all different types, shapes, sizes, and colors. Everything there is great, but the pumpkins alone are worth the trip.
For over 40 years, Lakeside Orchards has been a source for amazing produce of all types. In fall, their specialty is apples, but they also have a pumpkin patch, which they're expanding, where you can pick your own pumpkins. And don't forget to check out their bakery to sample freshly made:
Located near Manchester homes for sale, the farm is open 8am to 2pm, Monday through Friday, and until 6 p.m. on weekends.
There's a great corn maze at Lemieuxs Orchard. It's accented with sunflowers, so your family gets a pop of color as you navigate through it. They also have a host of fruits and vegetables available. They sell sweet, crisp apples by the basket, along with apple cider donuts and other baked goods. Plus pickles, beets, dilly beans, and more. If you're looking at homes for sale near Vassalboro, stop by for the corn maze, but stay for the incredible produce.
There's a new corn maze every year at Treworgy Family Orchards. Intricately designed not just as a labyrinthine path but as an elaborate image when viewed from above, their mazes are an annual tradition that has won national awards. Past years' designs have included:
This year is the Statue of Liberty, and it's as much fun to explore as it is to look at. You should also do their Night Maze event, where you navigate the corridors by flashlight, Friday and Saturday, October 16 & 17 and 23 & 24. Prizes for completing the maze range from an ice cream cone to pizza and donuts to a goat! It's an October tradition you won't want to miss.
Which farms near Augusta offer both a corn maze and a pumpkin patch?
County Fair Farm in Jefferson is your best bet for doing both in one visit, complete with wagon rides out to the patch. Treworgy Family Orchards and Lemieuxs Orchard both feature standout corn mazes alongside fresh produce, while Seaman's Farm and Lakeside Orchards focus primarily on pumpkin picking paired with a wide variety of other farm-fresh fruits and vegetables.
Is there a nighttime corn maze experience near Augusta?
Yes! Treworgy Family Orchards in Levant hosts a Night Maze event where visitors navigate the corn maze by flashlight. It runs on Friday and Saturday nights, October 16 & 17 and 23 & 24, with prizes for finishing ranging from ice cream and pizza to donuts — and even a goat.
What other fall treats can I find at these farms besides pumpkins?
Plenty! Lakeside Orchards' bakery serves up cider donuts, raspberry turnovers, and anadama bread. Lemieuxs Orchard offers apple cider donuts, pickles, beets, and dilly beans. County Fair Farm has apples, flowers, and maple syrup, while Seaman's Farm carries a full lineup of farm-fresh vegetables alongside their pumpkins.
Augusta offers plenty of amazing things to do and places to visit for the whole family. Contact us if you're ready to make Augusta your new home. Our real estate agents will help you find the perfect house for your needs in a neighborhood you'll love.