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Amazing Fall Fun 2024

As the crisp autumn air rolls into Waterloo, Indiana, the town transforms into a picturesque fall wonderland. Nestled in the heart of DeKalb County, this charming town offers an array of activities and experiences that make it a perfect destination for celebrating the season. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, Waterloo’s fall festivities are sure to captivate your heart and make you fall in love with autumn all over again.

Get Lost in Fun at Indiana’s Largest Corn Maze!

Are you ready for a fall adventure like no other? This year’s corn maze is celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Peanuts! Navigate through 16 acres of corn and encounter beloved characters like Snoopy and Charlie Brown. Whether you’re a maze enthusiast or a newcomer looking for a challenge, this Peanuts-themed maze promises a delightful experience that will leave you pleasantly corn-fused.

Discover the MAiZE

Our MAiZE has been a signature attraction from the start, featuring a different design each year. It’s carved into 16 acres of corn and divided into three phases, ensuring a new twist and turn every season. Check out this video from one of our earlier maze designs to get a glimpse of the adventure that awaits.

Explore the Fairy Tale Trail

The Fairy Tale Trail is a magical experience designed especially for young children. Each year, the trail features a new fairy tale, offering a charming story that the whole family can enjoy as you walk through the cornfield.

Pumpkin Patch Paradise

Our pumpkin patch is a must-visit destination with thousands of pumpkins of every size, shape, and color. This year, we have more than 40 different varieties of pumpkins and gourds. You can pick pumpkins right off the vine or choose from our pre-picked selection. Be sure to grab a wagon or wheelbarrow to help transport your finds!

Pumpkin Pricing Guide:

  • Gourds and small pumpkins: $0.50 each
  • Larger pumpkins: $1 – $12 depending on size

Fun for the Whole Family

There’s so much more to explore beyond the maze and pumpkin patch:

  • Jumbo Jumping Pillow: A fun activity for all ages.
  • Hayrides: Enjoy a 20-minute ride through the pumpkin patch, cornfield, woods, and by the farmer’s homestead. Spot local wildlife and farm cattle along the way.
  • Barrel Roll: Race your friends in giant barrels.
  • Straw Mountain: Climb and slide on mountains of straw—a hit with kids.
  • Duck Races: Use an old-fashioned hand pump to race rubber ducks through channels.
  • The Corn Box: A 10 ft. x 10 ft. box filled with shelled corn and toys for a fun play experience.
  • Farmer Foosball: Giant foosball for up to 12 players.
  • Pumpkin Checkers & Tic Tac Toe: Play these classic games with pumpkins as game pieces.
  • Chickens: Feed the chickens and join a “crowing” competition.
  • Tire Tower: Climb tractor tires and slide down a tube slide.
  • Straw Bale Maze: Navigate through our challenging and fun hay mazes.
  • Barnyard Goats: Visit Willie and Nillie, our friendly goats, and enjoy their company.
  • Corn Hole: Play a game of corn hole or join our fall tournament.
  • Farmer Fastball: Test your aim with a game of fastball.
  • Tug-O-War: Challenge your friends in this classic game.
  • Wheelbarrow Races: Race your partner in a wheelbarrow around an obstacle course.
  • Pig Sniffing Camera: Visit our pigs and enjoy their friendly company.

Please note that all attractions may not be available at all times due to weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances.

Ready to dive into all the fall fun? Gather your friends and family and make your way to our farm for a day full of festive activities and adventures. See you at the maze! 🌽🎃🚜

Jumbo Jumping Pillow

Come check out the Jumbo Jumping Pillow. A blast for all ages!

Pumpkin Patch

Our huge pumpkin patch has thousands of pumpkins of every size shape and color. In fact, this year we have more than 40 different varieties of pumpkins, gourds, and Indian corn. Pick them right off the vine or choose from some that we have pre-picked for you.

Hayrides

Take a Hay Ride in the beautiful Indiana countryside. The ride takes you around the pumpkin patch through the corn field and woods and then next to the farmers homestead before your 20 minute ride is finished. Along the ride you can see all kinds of critters from raccoons, deer, and opossum. You will even get to see the farmers beef cattle that are raised on the farm!

The Barrel Roll

Get in the “Barrel” and race your friends to see who can roll the fastest!

Straw Mountain

This simple equation will always be a favorite of kids. Lots of STRAW piled HIGH = MOUNTAINS of FUN! While they are climbing in the hay, they can also crawl or slide down the many tube slides in the mountain.

Duck Races

Who can race their duck the fastest! Try out this fun family activity and use an old fashioned hand pump to race your rubber duck through the channels

The Corn Box

The 10 ft. x 10 ft. corn box is a blast for kids of all ages! (even the adult ones). The corn box is full of shelled corn and is a lot of fun to dive into and play. The box is stocked with trucks, pales, shovels, and other toys.

Farmer Foosball

You played the game now be a part of it! Giant foosball for up to 12 people per game. You don’t want to miss out on this amazing activity!

Pumpkin checkers & Tic Tac Toe

Play these classic games with your family and friends on an extra large game board where instead of wood or plastic the pieces are pumpkins!

Chickens

We gathered a few of our favorite hens and roosters to interact with. You can feed them corn and even get into a “crowing” competition with them.

Tire Tower

Climb the tractor tires and slide down the tube slide. Who can get up to the top first?

Straw Bale Maze

Try out our challenging and fun hay mazes. See who can solve them and be maze champion!

Barnyard Goats

Willie and Nillie our are farm goats and love being pet or eating corn.

Corn Hole

Its Indiana so you know there has to be corn hole. Play with friends or sign up your team for the Amazing Fall Fun Corn Hole Tournament.

Farmer Fastball

Can you hit the broad side of a barn?

Tug-O-War

Get your team and see who is the strongest. This is one of our farm favorites!

Wheelbarrow Races

Find a partner and load them into the wheelbarrow. Race your opponents around an obstacle course to see who makes it back to the finish line first.

Pig Pals

Visit our pigs, they are friendly and love being scratched behind the ears.

*All attractions may not be open at all times due to weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances*

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