At a glance
- Address
- 22580 A Avenue, Elgin, IA 52141
- Activities
- 🌽 Corn mazes
- Typical season
- Sep to Oct (corn mazes, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- County
- Fayette County, IA
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 5a
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Public restroom 0.5 mi
- Playground 1.2 mi
- Gas station The Gas Gage 8.4 mi
- 1 place to eat within 5 mi Quarry Lodge
Farmers markets nearby
- Elgin Area Growers' Market Elgin · 0.9 mi
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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 45°F, lows around 26°F, about 2.1 in of rain, 9.6 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMay 1
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 3
- ☀️ Frost-free season153 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone5a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Postville, IA station (9.5 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
- Corn mazesSep to Oct
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Search for the farm's current hours: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Shoes you do not mind getting dusty
- A charged phone and a meeting spot for the group
- A flashlight if you go near dusk
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Mazes are usually best from mid September through October, when the corn is tallest.
- How to pick
Pick a meeting spot before you enter, keep the group together and take a photo of the map if they hand one out.
- Best time to go
Weekday evenings or early weekend mornings. Many mazes run flashlight nights in late October.
Farm country: Fayette County
Fayette County had 1,364 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 19 sold food straight to the public.
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about Iowa Maize Maze
Is Iowa Maize Maze open today?
We do not track live hours. Check with the farm before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Iowa Maize Maze?
Corn mazes typically run Sep to Oct in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Iowa Maize Maze?
The listing gives the address as 22580 A Avenue, Elgin, IA 52141. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Iowa Maize Maze?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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