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.
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Color nearby peaks: October 9–October 13
Color builds from September 24 · mostly bare by November 1
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 1 day later than its own average this year. How the forecast works
When to go to Sever's Corn Maze & Fall Festival
You get about 26 days of color here, from the first turn through to roughly October 20. Against Minnesota overall, that is 7 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 9–October 13 (best estimate October 11). Color starts around September 24 and is mostly bare by November 1.
- 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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