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Corn Mazes, Apple Orchards and Pumpkin Patches!

Get Ready for Fall Fun!

September 18, 2014
Fall is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors in Georgia. And what better way than to take your family out to some of Georgia's best Apple Orchards, Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes! Some are close and some are well worth the drive!!

Berry Patch Farms
786 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, GA (770-926-0561)
Activities: Hayrides, pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn, apple cider, farm animals and more!
Dates/Hours: Open weekends:  October 5th-Oct 27th, 10:00 -7:00pm; Weekdays: October 14 - 30th, 3:30pm till 7pm; Weekday mornings for groups with reservations:  October 1-30th.
Prices: Hayride - $6.35 per person ages 2 and up.  Parking on weekends is $2.00
Children under 2 are free.

BJ Reece Apple Orchard  
9131 Georgia 52  Ellijay, GA 30536  (706) 276-3048
Activities: Pick your own apples, Apple Cannon, Petting Farm, Pony Rides,  and Wagon/Hay Rides. (Apple Cannon, Petting Farm & Wagon Rides are Weekends only)
Dates/Hours: Open every day 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Prices: Apple Cannon $5 bucket, Petting Farm $3, Farm Tour $5, Pony Rides $5. Bundle pkgs available. See website.

Burt's Farm  
5 Burt's Farm Rd Dawsonville, GA 30534 (800) 600-BURT
Activities: Shop an amazing selection of every type of pumpkin, winter squash, gourds and fall decoration. Indian corn, cornstalks and hay bales are also in neverending supply at the farm. Hayrides. (No Corn Maze.)
Dates/ Hours: Open now through Nov. 10, 2014. Hours: 9am to 6pm through Oct. 30th. 9am to 5pm Oct. 31 to Nov. 10. Hayride Hours: 10am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday in September. 9am to 5pm in October, daily.
Prices: Hayride is $5 Adults; $4 Kids and Under; Infants Free

Cagle’s Family Farm
362 Stringer Road, Canton, GA  (770-345-5591)
Activities: Corn Maze, hayrides, pumpkins for sale (but not in a pumpkin patch)
Dates/Hours: Now through November 14 every Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Prices: Corn Maze - $10, Bonfire Hayrides-$7, Ag-Venture Farm Tours - $7, Haunted Barn (Oct. 3rd- Nov 1st Only) $12; Combination prices available HERE.

Col. Cobs Corn Maze
770 Macedonia Church Rd, Oxford, GA,  (770-855-1530)
Activities: 7-acre Corn Field Maze, Giant Mountain Slide, Petting Zoo, Corn Siol, Ride the Cow Train, Shoot the Corn Cannon, Pedal Carts, Take a Helicopter Ride over the Farm, Children's Play Area, Giant Sandpile, Family Hay Rides, Bonfires, Pumpkin Patch, Farm Scene Investigation
Date/Hours: Open Sept 26 - Nov 2; Friday & Saturday Noon - 10 pm, Sunday 1 - 5 pm, October Only: Also Wed 12 - 6 pm
Prices: Corn Maze & Hayride: $10.00 per person and includes corn maze, giant mountain slide, inflatable cow jumper, treasure mountain, pedal carts, farm animals, and pumpkin patch. Children 3 years old and younger are free.  Hayride to Bonfire and corn maze activities:$14.00 - Bonfires start at dusk on Fridays and Saturdays.


Hillcrest Orchards
9696 Georgia 52 Ellijay, GA  (706-273-3838)
Activities: You-Pick Apples, Petting Farm, Live Pig RacesMarket, Bakery, Ice Cream Parlor. Apple Picking Jubilee is every weekend through October. Admission is $7.00. Petting Farm $3 additional. Enjoy the Giant Jump Pillow. Mini Golf. Live entertainment, Pig races, Wagon Rides and more! 
Dates/Hours: Sept/Oct 9 a.m -6 p.m. Nov 9 a.m - 5 p.m.

Mercier Orchards
8660 Blue Ridge Dr. Blue Ridge, GA  (706-632-3411)
Activities: You-Pick Apples, Apple Cannon, Market
Dates/Hours: Year Round. Mon-Sun 7 a.m -7 p.m. Closed major holidays

North Georgia Corn Maze
559 Tom Bell Rd., Cleveland, GA  800-959-1874
Activities: Corn Maze of course, Movies under the stars every Friday & Saturday night. Hayrides, kids' corner, petting zoo, inflatables and much more. Dungeon of Fear Opens Sept 27th.
Dates/Hours: Sept 13 through Nov. 16, 2014. Hours: Fri. 6pm to 10pm; Sat. 10am to 10pm; Sun: 10am to 7pm.
Prices:  See website. Combo packages available.

Ole McDermitt’s Farm  
102 Baxter Rd, Carrollton, GA  (678-850-8948)
Activities: Pumpkin patch, pumpkin launching station, farm animal encounters, corn maze, kid's corn maze, corn box, duck race, stick horse corral, hayrides, games, hay treasures and more!
Date/Hours: Farm will be open Sept 27 to Nov 2; Saturday 10 am - 7pm, Sunday 1 pm - 6 pm; Field trips Monday - Friday 9:30 am - 1 pm.  Check the website for Corn Maze Glow Stick nights.
Prices: Ages 3 and up - $10; Ages 2 and under - Free; Corn Maze only glow stick night - $10


Pettit Creek Farms  
337 Cassville Rd., Cartersville, GA (770-386-8688)
Activities: Pumpkin patch, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized hay bale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, pre-picked produce, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals.
Dates/Hours: September 6th through November 1st; open weekdays after 2pm,  10am to 6 pm on Saturday and 11am to 5 pm on Sunday.
Prices: Farm Admission: $12 for adults, $10 for children, two & under - FREE. This includes the corn maze, hay ride, petting zoo and the moonwalks as many times as you'd like. Pony rides, Camel rides and the Euro-Bungy will be available on weekends for $5 each.

Rock Ranch
5020 Barnesville Hwy., The Rock, GA  706-647-6374
Activities: Enjoy Fall Family Fun Days. Ziplines too. Each weekend has a different theme.
Dates/ Hours: Sept. 27 to Nov. 16 - Saturdays only. Hours: 10am to 8pm (Weekday trips may be arranged by appointment.)
Prices: $15 per person. Kids 3 & under are Free. Includes jump pillow, corn maze, tiny town, paddle boats, train, etc. Zipline rides are $8 or $12.75 (see website for more details) Rock Wall $5

Southern Belle Farm  
1658 Turner Church Road, McDonough, GA  (770-898-0999)
Activities: Pumpkins, Cornfield maze(s), Hayride, Cow Train ride, Corn Cannon – 3 shots, Huge Jumping Pillow, Racing Pedal Carts, Giant Tunnel Slide, Kiddie Korral, Corn Box, Duck Races, Petting our Barnyard Animals & Goat Walk, Pig Races at Oinker Stadium.
Dates/Hours: Open weekends Sept 20 through Nov 2nd; Saturday 10 am - 10 pm, Sunday 1 - 6 pm
Prices: Ages 3 and up - $14, Ages 2 and under – Free; Senior Citizens  (ages 65+) – $12; Military/Public Service Personnel Discount (with proper ID) $12.


Stone Mountain Park Pumpkin Festival
Stone Mountain Park, GA  770-498-5690
Activities: Stone Mountain Park’s annual Pumpkin Festival has become a family favorite with kids and parents alike. Take in all of the splendor that autumn provides with attractions, fun-filled games, shows and more. NEW for 2014, Join Spookley the Square Pumpkin and lift his friends into the air for a Dance-A-Long Party Parade that dances through Crossroads, and then meet him at Spookley’s Pumpkin Patch Meet & Greet. Pie Eating Contest, Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt, a costume dance party, crafts in the pumpkin patch and much more!
Dates: Sept. 26– Oct. 26. Fri-Sun
Prices: See website. Get an exclusive MacKid discount on admission in the MacKid Steals & Deals article.

Still Family Farm - Corn on the Cobb
5630 Macland Road, Powder Springs, GA 30127
Activities: Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, Hayride, Kiddie Zip, Popcorn Maze, Heirloom Tractor Display
Dates: September and October, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays.
Prices: $15 per person. Children 4 & under free with adult admission.

Tanglewood Farm
171 Tanglewood Drive, Canton, GA
Activities: Pony Rides, Pumpkin Patch, Not-so-Scary Haunted Barn, Hayrides, Pet & Feed Animals
Dates/Hours: October 1 - 31; Wednesday - Friday 10 am - 2 pm, Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 5 pm
Prices: Ages 1 and up: $10, Infants under 1 are free.

Uncle Shuck’s Corn Maze
4520 Highway 53 SE, Dawsonville, GA  770-772-6223
Activities: Corn maze, hayrides, bonfires, pumpkin patch and more. Haunted Nights begin Oct. 3rd. Check out the CIVIL WAR design for this year's corn maze!
Dates/Hours: Sept 13th thru Nov. 23rd. Sept & Nov Hours (Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch): Fri. 4pm to 10pm; Sat. 10am to 10pm; Sun. 10am to 6pm. Oct Hours Sun-Thu 10 a.m -6 p.m Fri/Sat 10 a.m. -10 p.m
Prices: See website for prices/ vary by activity. Kids 4 & under are free.