Fresh Acres Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
Monticello, MN · about 32 mi from Twin Cities
At a glance
- Address
- 8160 72nd St NE, Monticello, MN 55362
- Activities
- 🎃 Pumpkins🌽 Corn mazes
- Phone
- (763) 290-0156
- Website
- freshacresmn.com
- Typical season
- Sep to Oct (pumpkins, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Twin Cities, about 32 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- [email protected]
- Contact details from
- the farm's website; USDA Local Food Directories
- Social
- County
- Wright County, MN
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 4b
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Playground 0.1 mi
- Gas station 1.6 mi
- EV charger 2.8 mi
- 50 places to eat within 5 mi Starbucks, Burger King, Five Guys
Farmers markets nearby
- Albertville Farmers' Market Albertville · 3.5 mi
- Monticello Farmers' Market Monticello · 4.9 mi · takes SNAP
- Monticello Farmers' Market - Winter Monticello · 5 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Trumpeter Swan Farm 5.5 mi
- Brown Family Farm, LLC 5.7 mi
- Culinary Delights Farm 7.6 mi
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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 40°F, lows around 24°F, about 1.5 in of rain, 9.4 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 30
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 9
- ☀️ Frost-free season163 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone4b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Buffalo 2Ne, MN station (7.1 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
- PumpkinsSep to Oct
- Corn mazesSep to Oct
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Look at the farm website: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Boots that can get muddy
- A wagon or sturdy bag for heavy pumpkins, if allowed
- Hand wipes
- Shoes you do not mind getting dusty
- A charged phone and a meeting spot for the group
- A flashlight if you go near dusk
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Look for an even, deep color, a hard rind your fingernail cannot dent, and a dry, firm stem.
- How to pick
Cut the vine with pruners and leave 3 to 4 inches of stem. Carry pumpkins from underneath, never by the stem.
- Best time to go
Late September to mid October for the best selection. Go after a few dry days; patches get muddy after rain.
- Keep it fresh
Uncarved pumpkins last 2 to 3 months in a cool, dry spot. Carved ones last about a week.
Farm country: Wright County
Wright County had 1,310 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 129 sold food straight to the public and 28 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 254 acres of pumpkins #1 of 43 counties in MN
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.
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Questions about Fresh Acres Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
Is Fresh Acres Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch open today?
We do not track live hours. Check the farm website before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Fresh Acres Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch?
Pumpkins typically run Sep to Oct in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Fresh Acres Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch?
The listing gives the address as 8160 72nd St NE, Monticello, MN 55362. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Fresh Acres Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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