Maan Farms Halloween Fright Festival
Haunted attraction · Abbotsford · British Columbia
Billed as the Scariest Corn Maze in Canada, the Halloween Fright Festival takes over Maan Farms, an Abbotsford farm the family started in 1977. Separate from the daytime pumpkin patch, its after-dark haunts include The Slaughterhouse, the 3D CarnEvil and Pitch Black, a walk in total darkness.
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Plan your visit
Color nearby peaks: October 9–October 13
Color builds from September 26 · mostly bare by October 30
Method: daily ERA5 temperatures drive a photoperiod + chilling phenology model, sampled at Maan Farms Halloween Fright Festival’s own coordinates and elevation (51 m) rather than a regional average. Estimates, not promises — check locally before you plan a trip around it.
Maan Farms Halloween Fright Festival on the map
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Frequently asked
- When does Maan Farms Halloween Fright Festival peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 9–October 13 (best estimate October 11). Color starts around September 26 and is mostly bare by October 30.
- What is Maan Farms Halloween Fright Festival best for?
- Vancouver-area thrill-seekers who want a real scare.
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