Illustration of striped market booths and pumpkin displays on a street with small clay figures under orange autumn trees (Critz Farms Fall Harvest Celebration)

Critz Farms Fall Harvest Celebration

Visitors can wander through the gigantic steam engine corn maze, visit an animal area home to more than 25 farm animals, and pick their own apples and pumpkins. Weekend festivities feature wagon rides out to the orchard and pumpkin field, cider-making demonstrations, live music, and cow train rides for children. Guests can also enjoy fresh sweet apple cider, weekend dining at the Critz Café, and handcrafted beer, hard cider, and wine in the tap room.

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Tickets

Weekend tickets are $10 per person whether purchased online in advance or at the gate; children under 2 are free. Families of four or more arriving together in one vehicle pay $40 for one weekend-day visit or Columbus Day. On weekdays, general admission is free for apple or pumpkin picking, visiting the tap room, or visiting the gift shop. The corn maze, animals, and playgrounds cost $6 per person for adults and children, with children under 2 free; that fee covers all three activity areas. A weekday season pass is mentioned, but no price is given. Weekend admission includes entry to the “Fast Lane” for quicker access.

Hours

10:00 am–6:00 pm; weekend ticket time slots: 10:00 am–2:00 pm or 2:00 pm–5:00 pm. Weekend visitors must arrive during their ticketed time slot but do not have to leave by a specific time.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Madison County

Food & Drink

Fresh sweet apple cider is available, Critz Café serves food on weekends, and the Tap Room serves handcrafted beer, hard cider, and wine.

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Location

Critz Farms · 3232 Rippleton Rd., State Route 13 South, Cazenovia, NY 13035 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Scare Factor

👻 👻 👻 👻 👻 (1/5)

Family Friendly

👶 👶 👶 👶 👶 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children

Vibe

Festive and rustic

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Purchase weekend tickets online in advance to access the Fast Lane for quicker entry.
  • Families of four or more arriving together in one vehicle can take advantage of a $40 flat rate on weekend visits.
  • If your schedule changes, you can adjust your ticket date or time slot online up to one hour before your reserved time.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Families of four or more arriving together in one vehicle pay $40 for one weekend-day visit or Columbus Day.
  • Children under 2 are free.
  • The 2026 corn maze features a gigantic steam engine theme.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are tickets required for all weekend visitors?

Yes, every weekend visitor must have an admission ticket; it is not possible to enter solely for pumpkin picking or to visit the tap room on Saturdays and Sundays.

Do visitors have to leave when their ticketed time slot ends?

No, visitors must arrive during their reserved time slot, but they are welcome to stay as long as they like until closing.

Which activities are only offered on weekends?

Wagon rides to the orchard and pumpkin field, Critz Café food service, cider-making demonstrations, live music, and the Cow Train Ride for kids are available on weekends only.

Can tickets be changed or refunded?

Full refunds are not offered, but you can change the date or time of your tickets up to one hour before your reserved entry time through the ticketing website.

What does the weekday ticket include?

While general farm access is free on weekdays to shop or pick produce, a paid weekday activity ticket grants admission to the corn maze, farm animals, and playgrounds.

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