Anderson Farms
Pumpkin patch · Erie · Colorado
A multi-generation family farm in Erie with over 7 miles of corn maze trails cut at three difficulty levels, plus 40-odd acres of pumpkin fields growing some 70 varieties. After dark the same corn becomes Terror in the Corn, a separately ticketed haunt.
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Plan your visit
Closed Tuesdays; last entry 4:30pm Mon and Wed, farm closes 6pm
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 3–October 7
Color builds from September 26 · mostly bare by October 27
Sampled at Anderson Farms’s own coordinates and elevation (1503 m) rather than a regional average.
This window comes from 54 weather points across Colorado, nudged 2 days earlier to match 2 published peak dates from csfs.colostate.edu and smokymountains.com. This year's weather has the peak running 4 days earlier than a normal year. How the forecast works
When to go to Anderson Farms
The color window runs about 18 days, holding until around October 14. That runs roughly 4 days earlier than the rest of Colorado. Height explains the gap, since this sits at 4,931 ft. It sits at 4,931 ft, high enough to turn before the valleys do.
Figure about 25 mi from Denver.
Anderson Farms on the map
Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Colorado, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.
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Frequently asked
- When is Anderson Farms open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 23 – Oct 31. Closed Tuesdays; last entry 4:30pm Mon and Wed, farm closes 6pm. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Anderson Farms peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 3–October 7 (best estimate October 5). Color starts around September 26 and is mostly bare by October 27.
- How do I get to Anderson Farms?
- Anderson Farms is in Erie. The closest city is Denver, about 25 mi away. It's part of Colorado's fall lineup.
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