Illustration of a corn maze scene (Mark's Melon Patch Fall Festival)

Mark's Melon Patch Fall Festival

Visitors can wander through 2.5 miles of trails in a five-acre corn maze, take hayrides through the pumpkin patch, and explore the Spooky Barn Hay Maze. Family activities include the Triple-Decker Monster Slide, a gigantic jump pad, duck races, a trike track, and Mark's Treasure Mine gem sluice. Guests can also feed farm animals, paint pumpkins, test their aim at the corn cannon, and enjoy hand-dipped ice cream.

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Website / Tickets

marksmelonpatch.ticketspice.com

When

Hours

Saturdays: 11:00 am–6:00 pm; Sundays: 1:00 pm–6:00 pm.

Ages

People of all ages

Food & Drink

The ice cream stand serves homemade hand-dipped ice cream, and the market sells farm-fresh produce, jams, jellies, preserves, syrups, nuts, candies and fresh-cut sugar cane.

Going?

Location

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Mark's Melon Patch · 8580 Albany Highway, Dawson, Georgia 39842 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Scare Factor

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Family Friendly

👶 👶 👶 👶 👶 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children

Vibe

Wholesome and festive

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Single Day Gold Passes can be purchased online before heading to the farm.
  • Gold Passes include one farm animal feeding, one face painting, one pumpkin painting, and three corn cannon shots, but do not cover Pumpkin Chunkin.
  • Bring a camera along to capture family photo opportunities around the pumpkin patch and sunflower garden.

Special Events & Promotions

  • New this year: Mark’s Treasure Mine offers gem sifting and gem identification for visitors of all ages.
  • On Oct. 10, 15–17, 23 and 24, the Flashlight Corn Maze includes s’mores roasting and a family movie on the barn.
  • Nighttime jack-o’-lantern hayrides run Oct. 15–17 through more than 100 lit pumpkins.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is included with a Single Day Gold Pass?

A Gold Pass grants access to farm activities, with limits of one farm animal feeding, one face painting, one pumpkin painting, and three corn cannon shots per pass. Pumpkin Chunkin is sold separately.

What is Mark's Treasure Mine?

It is a gem mining attraction where guests of all ages can sift for gems in a sluice and identify what they find using an informational picture and description guide.

Are there nighttime activities during the fall season?

Yes, select evenings feature a Flashlight Corn Maze with s'mores roasting and movies on a 100-year-old barn, as well as nighttime hayrides through more than 100 lit jack-o'-lanterns.

What foods and snacks are available to purchase?

The farm features hand-dipped homemade ice cream at the ice cream stand, as well as farm-fresh produce, jams, jellies, preserves, syrups, pecans, peanuts, candies, and fresh-cut sugar cane at the market.

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