Richardson Adventure Farm
Corn maze · Spring Grove · Illinois
The Richardson family's Spring Grove farm has cut a corn maze every fall since 2000, now spanning about 28 acres and nine miles of paths across four linked mazes, marketed as the world's largest. Roughly 100,000 visitors a season also come for the pumpkin patch and corn cannons.
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Plan your visit
Thu 3-9pm, Fri and Sat 10am-11pm, Sun noon-9pm; closed Mon-Wed
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 13–October 17
Color builds from October 7 · mostly bare by November 5
Sampled at Richardson Adventure Farm’s own coordinates and elevation (265 m) rather than a regional average.
Illinois is sampled at 27 weather points, then moved 2 days later so the model agrees with 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com and almanac.com. Illinois is running 7 days earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works
When to go to Richardson Adventure Farm
You get about 17 days of color here, from the first turn through to roughly October 24. That runs roughly 8 days earlier than the rest of Illinois.
It is roughly 42 mi out of Milwaukee. Chicago is about 51 mi out.
Richardson Adventure Farm on the map
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Frequently asked
- When is Richardson Adventure Farm open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 12 – Nov 1. Thu 3-9pm, Fri and Sat 10am-11pm, Sun noon-9pm; closed Mon-Wed. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Richardson Adventure Farm peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 13–October 17 (best estimate October 15). Color starts around October 7 and is mostly bare by November 5.
- How do I get to Richardson Adventure Farm?
- Richardson Adventure Farm is in Spring Grove. The closest city is Milwaukee, about 42 mi away. It's part of Illinois's fall lineup.
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