Wilke's Extra Sweet Acres Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
Wausau, WI
At a glance
- Address
- 8417 County Road W, Wausau, WI 54403
- Activities
- 🎃 Pumpkins🌽 Corn mazes
- Phone
- (715) 675-6748
- Typical season
- Sep to Oct (pumpkins, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Marathon County, WI
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 4b
- 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.
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Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 40°F, lows around 25°F, about 1.9 in of rain, 9.4 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMay 6
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 4
- ☀️ Frost-free season150 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone4b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Wausau Dwtn Ap, WI station (7.5 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
- PumpkinsSep to Oct
- 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. Call the farm: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Boots that can get muddy
- A wagon or sturdy bag for heavy pumpkins, if allowed
- Hand wipes
- 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?
Look for an even, deep color, a hard rind your fingernail cannot dent, and a dry, firm stem.
- How to pick
Cut the vine with pruners and leave 3 to 4 inches of stem. Carry pumpkins from underneath, never by the stem.
- Best time to go
Late September to mid October for the best selection. Go after a few dry days; patches get muddy after rain.
- Keep it fresh
Uncarved pumpkins last 2 to 3 months in a cool, dry spot. Carved ones last about a week.
Farm country: Marathon County
Marathon County had 2,059 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 187 sold food straight to the public and 12 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 79 acres of pumpkins
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about Wilke's Extra Sweet Acres Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
Is Wilke's Extra Sweet Acres Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (715) 675-6748 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Wilke's Extra Sweet Acres Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch?
Pumpkins 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 Wilke's Extra Sweet Acres Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch?
The listing gives the address as 8417 County Road W, Wausau, WI 54403. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Wilke's Extra Sweet Acres Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch?
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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