Spend Autumn on the Farm With Wisconsin Fall Agritourism Ventures
In partnership with: Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Colorful leaves, winding corn mazes and pumpkins ready for the picking mean it’s fall on the farm. Across the state, Wisconsin fall agritourism farms gear up for the autumn season, offering fun and educational activities for visitors.
Schuett Farms in Mukwonago
Located in Mukwonago, Schuett Farms is a family operation run by Rob Schuett and his sons, Brian and Scott. The diversified farm includes growing everything from row crops to cattle to sweet corn, pumpkins, gourds, squash and pre-cut Christmas trees on their 1,500 acres of rented or owned land.
During September and October, visitors can enjoy the fall festival and try their luck at a 12-acre corn maze, pick a pumpkin from the 10-acre patch or take a hayride to the cow pasture.
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“Over 30 years ago, we started growing a few pumpkins,” Brian Schuett says. “Every year, we’ve grown. During our fall festival, we have hayrides, pumpkin picking, a corn maze, caramel apples and mini doughnuts. We also sell a huge variety of decorative and edible squash, gourds, corn and straw.”
Schuett’s parents, brother and wife, Melissa, all contribute to Schuett Farms’ agritourism adventures and success, which in turn help support the families so they can continue to farm.
“The opportunity to spend the afternoon at the farm in the fall has become a beloved family tradition for multiple generations of families that visit our farm each year,” Schuett says.
Before you go, visit schuettfarm.com.
Country Roots Corn Maze and Market in Loganville
Heather and Reid Broughton both grew up in agriculture and knew they wanted to continue that lifestyle for their own family. They grow soybeans, corn, rye and alfalfa for livestock feed in Loganville.
In 2020, the family decided to diversify their operation with agritourism, beginning with a Christmas tree lot and expanding to an autumn market. In 2023, they planted a small field for a corn maze and added chrysanthemums and a U-pick pumpkin patch.
“People are losing the agricultural foundation they once had,” Heather Broughton says. “After the pandemic, we noticed that people wanted to connect more with the farmer. By offering agritourism on our farm, we can talk directly to consumers.”
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Visitors to Country Roots Maze and Market can enjoy a 2-acre family- and dog-friendly corn maze with engaging games throughout, more than 300 mums, a U-pick pumpkin patch with more than 50 varieties, late-season sweet corn, winter squash and autumn décor. They also have outdoor yard games and a retail shed featuring the work of other local farmers.
“The autumn is a wonderful time to visit,” Broughton says. “Once the summer bucket list is completed and most head back to school, the fall bucket lists start. Apples, pumpkins and corn mazes make the top three, and we’re happy to be part of the fall fun for families.”
To learn more, visit countryrootscreations.com.
Schairer’s Autumn Acres in Birnamwood
Schairer’s Autumn Acres was born out of a fall-season hobby.
“Prior to starting the farm, I sold pumpkins at a local farmers market,” owner Karen Schairer says. “After seeing the joy that people had for pumpkins, we decided to open the farm.”
Schairer and her husband, Cory, wanted to create a place where people could spend time together while picking pumpkins and having some fun.
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That was in 2012, and today, the farm has a 7-acre corn maze, children’s maze, 25 different varieties of pumpkins, a petting zoo, wagon rides and lots more.
“It’s great to show people around the farm and teach them how to interact with animals like feeding a goat or cow,” Schairer says. “There isn’t any other place people can get experiences like that. And fall is a great time to take in the beautiful outdoors before winter comes.”
To learn more, visit schairersautumnacres.com.
For more about these and other Wisconsin agritourism spots, visit wiagritourism.com.