Mazing Acres Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin patch · Yankton · South Dakota
Billed as the 'First Dakota Corn Maze,' this Yankton-area pumpkin patch cuts a five-acre maze and stacks 30-plus fall attractions alongside its pick-your-own pumpkins. It runs weekends only, so a weekday drive out will find the gates shut.
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Plan your visit
Saturdays 10am to 8pm, Sundays 10am to 6pm
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 12–October 16
Color builds from October 4 · mostly bare by November 4
Sampled at Mazing Acres Pumpkin Patch’s own coordinates and elevation (459 m) rather than a regional average.
South Dakota is sampled at 40 weather points, then moved 2 days earlier so the model agrees with 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. Against South Dakota's own climatology, the 2026 weather puts the peak 6 days earlier. How the forecast works
When to go to Mazing Acres Pumpkin Patch
Good color holds through about October 23, giving you roughly 19 days from the first turn to past peak. Against South Dakota overall, that is 3 days later. It sits at 1,506 ft, high enough to turn before the valleys do.
You will find it at Yankton, SD, in South Dakota.
Mazing Acres Pumpkin Patch on the map
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Frequently asked
- When is Mazing Acres Pumpkin Patch open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 19 – Oct 31. Saturdays 10am to 8pm, Sundays 10am to 6pm. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Mazing Acres Pumpkin Patch peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 12–October 16 (best estimate October 14). Color starts around October 4 and is mostly bare by November 4.
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