Sever's Corn Maze & Fall Festival

Corn maze · Shakopee · Minnesota

The Peterson family cut the first corn maze in the Midwest here in 1997, and Sever's is now cited as the second-oldest hand-cut maze in the country. Each fall's redesigned maze anchors a full festival ground of hayrides, a pumpkin patch, and food stands south of the Twin Cities.

Best for: The maze that started the Midwest trend

Don’t miss

  • First corn maze in the Midwest (1997)
  • redesigned maze every year
  • full fall-festival grounds

Plan your visit

2026 dates not confirmed This one runs a season rather than opening year-round. We last checked on August 20, 2026, and they hadn't posted a full 2026 window yet. Check the website before setting out.

2026 Forecast

Color nearby peaks: October 2–October 6

Color builds from September 24 · mostly bare by October 25

Color starts: September 24Peak: October 4Bare: October 25AugustDecember

Sampled at Sever's Corn Maze & Fall Festival’s own coordinates and elevation (234 m) rather than a regional average.

48 weather points cover Minnesota, and the model shifts their answer 9 days earlier, which is what it takes to match 2 published peak dates from smokymountains.com. Minnesota is running 4 days earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works

When to go to Sever's Corn Maze & Fall Festival

You get about 19 days of color here, from the first turn through to roughly October 13. Against Minnesota overall, that is 5 days later.

From Minneapolis it is about 23 mi, close enough for a morning drive. The venue has not published its 2026 dates yet, so check before you drive out.

Sever's Corn Maze & Fall Festival on the map

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Frequently asked

When does Sever's Corn Maze & Fall Festival peak in 2026?
Peak color is predicted for October 2–October 6 (best estimate October 4). Color starts around September 24 and is mostly bare by October 25.
How do I get to Sever's Corn Maze & Fall Festival?
Sever's Corn Maze & Fall Festival is in Shakopee. The closest city is Minneapolis, about 23 mi away. It's part of Minnesota's fall lineup.

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