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Lost in the Corn Maze at Anderson Farms

Anderson Farms Erie Corn Maze
August 29, 2024 by Matt Thomas

Fall at Anderson Farms means pumpkins, corn mazes, Halloween frights, and a lot of family adventures. Anderson Farms opened its first Colorado corn maze in 1999, so the 2021 fall season marks the 22nd annual year! The pumpkin patch opened two years earlier in 1997.

Situated in Erie, the farm is about a forty-five-minute drive from Denver. In addition to Anderson Farms, there are several other top corn mazes near Denver, so you can explore them all and pick your favorite maze (and pumpkin).

Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze in Erie, CO

Anderson Farms Erie Corn Maze
In the maze at Anderson Farms.

Autumn festivities run from the third week in September through October at Anderson Farms. It’s home to Colorado’s longest-running corn maze and pumpkin patch. It’s a fun fall festival for groups of any size, friends, family, couples, and anyone looking to experience the season.

Anderson Farms Erie Pumpkin Silo
Pumpkin silo.

Attractions and activities included in admission:

  • Corn Maze
  • Wagon Ride to the Pumpkin Patch
  • Pumpkin Cannon
  • Jump Pads
  • Combine Slide
  • Krazy Rainbow Maze
  • Barnyard 500 Pedal Karts
  • Mine Cars
  • Wooden Train
  • Barrel Train
  • Farm Animals
  • Mainyard Fire Pit
  • Tire Mountain
  • Fort A-Lot-A Fun
  • Sand Diggers

Extra activities with additional fees:

  • Gem Mining
  • Face Painting
  • Pony Rides
  • Paint a Pumpkin Junction
  • Ducktona Halfpipe Duck Races
  • 5 Minute Escape Rooms
  • Mini Pumpkin Launch
  • Paintball Shooting Gallery
  • Virtual Reality

The twenty-five-acre corn maze features over eight miles of dirt-packed trails. The design updates every year. Hidden in three large sections are eighteen checkpoints, where you can get a unique hole punch on your card. Bring a flashlight after dark and wear closed-toe shoes. There’s also a smaller maze for children 2 to 8.

There’s a complimentary wagon ride that departs regularly to the Pumpkin Patch. They depart daily from open until 5:30 pm. Once you arrive, you’ll notice twenty-five acres of pumpkins with over seventy varieties of pumpkins, squash, and gourds. They close the patch at dusk since there are no lights. Pumpkins range in price from a few dollars and up depending on size.

For additional Halloween and fall-related festivities, check out one of the spookiest haunted houses near Mile High City. And for that very special night, or weekend before or after, pick up a chilling outfit to celebrate the season. There are more than a dozen Halloween costume stores in Denver to choose your perfect attire.

Anderson Farms Erie Parking Lot
Parking lot.
Anderson Farms Erie Admissions
Admissions.
Anderson Farms Erie Map
Map of Anderson Farms.
Anderson Farms Erie Pumpkin Silo
Pumpkin silo.
Anderson Farms Erie Music Stage
Music stage.
Anderson Farms Erie Food Concessions
Food concessions.
Anderson Farms Erie Kiddie Korral
Kiddie Korral.
Anderson Farms Erie Zombie Paintball
Terror in the Corn & Zombie Paintball.
Anderson Farms Erie Cornucopia
Cornucopia.
Anderson Farms Erie Corn Maze Entrance
Corn Maze Entrance.
Anderson Farms Erie Upper Maze
Upper Maze.
Anderson Farms Erie Corn Maze
In the maze at Anderson Farms.
Anderson Farms Erie Corn Maze
Wide track.
Anderson Farms Erie Corn Maze Overlook
Corn maze overlook.
Anderson Farms Erie Corn Maze Family
Family in the maze.
Anderson Farms Erie Corn Maze North
Looking north in the maze.
Anderson Farms Erie Fire Pit
Fire pit and seating area.
Anderson Farms Erie Chick fil A Cows
Chick fil A cows.
Anderson Farms Erie General Store
Pavilion and General Store.
Anderson Farms Erie Goats
Goats.
Anderson Farms Erie Cornegie Hall Education Center
Cornegie Hall Education Center.
Anderson Farms Erie Barnyard 500
Barnyard 500.
Anderson Farms Erie Ducktona Halfpipe Duck Races
Ducktona Halfpipe Duck Races.
Anderson Farms Erie Food Stand
Food stand.
Anderson Farms Erie Cafeteria
Inside cafeteria.
Anderson Farms Erie Wagon Ride
Wagon Ride.
Anderson Farms Erie Halloween Monsters
Halloween scares.
Anderson Farms Erie Halloween
Halloween festivities kick off after dark.
Anderson Farms Erie Halloween Ghost Town
Ghost town.
Anderson Farms Erie Wagon Ride
Wagon ride to pumpkins.
Anderson Farms Erie Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin Patch.
Anderson Farms Erie Pumpkin Patch
Wagon drops you off for fifteen minutes.
Anderson Farms Erie Pumpkins
Pumpkin prices are based on size.
Anderson Farms Erie Pumpkins
Wagons depart frequently to the pumpkin patches.
Anderson Farms Erie Pumpkin Field
Pumpkins of all colors can be found.
Anderson Farms Erie Pumpkins Front Range Mountains
Front Range in distance.

Matt Thomas

About Matt Thomas

Matt is an avid writer and explorer, who loves to showcase his home state of Colorado. His favorite place to be is right here in the Centennial State.

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