Cool Patch Pumpkins, home of the Guinness Book of World Records World’s Largest Corn Maze is located in Dixon, CA in between Vacaville and Sacramento.
Visit their website for more information on visiting hours and read the FAQs!
I heard another maze is now the world’s largest, but at least it’s the largest in California!
I heard another maze is now the world’s largest, but at least it’s the largest in California!
Tips if you plan on doing the maze:
• Wear comfortable shoes that you won’t mind getting dirty. The maze has uneven ground because they need to dig drain lines, so wear comfortable shoes and be aware of where you are stepping, don’t trip over any corn that may have fallen. I like to wear knee-high (flat) boots so I don’t get rocks or leaves in my shoes.
• Going earlier in the season is better than later. With all the people in the corn maze, it gets a bit run down after a few weeks. Some people cut through the stalks and the “walls” get worn down.
• However, check the weather! Earlier might mean it’s 95 degrees. While later in the month might mean it’s raining.
• Put a lot of space in between you and the group(s) in front of you. You’ll end up following them and there’s no challenge.
• The maze is terrible place to bring a stroller. No strollers or wagons allowed inside the maze.
• Bring a pen to map the route on the map. Use the markers on the ground for guidance. (Later in the season, it’s possible that people have messed with them to confuse you.)
• Lasts 45 min to an hour *IF* you use the map. Way longer if you wing it!
• Bring water and wear sunscreen!
Tips if you plan on buying a pumpkin:
• If you find an unclaimed wagon in the parking lot, get it asap! Buy your pumpkin first and stow it in your car if you want to do the maze or other activities. As the day goes on, wagons are hard to come by. Mostly families have their children in the wagons, meanwhile you are balancing a 60lb pumpkin in your arms trying to get it to your car.
• Bring a pocket knife so you can cut the vine. They do have pre-cut pumpkins in the main area. Picking out your own on the farm is a lot more fun!
• Be aware of the prickly parts on the stem!
• They have a selection of different types of squashes and gourds. They’re of course edible so pick up a spaghetti squash or an acorn squash and cook it for dinner!
• The pricing system seems to depend on the person checking you out and how much they want to deal with math. (Possibly the pumpkin type as well.) This year, I bought 2 large, 1 medium and 5 tiny pumpkins for $22. But another year, I got Cinderella pumpkins and they were $60 for two.
• Don’t lose the receipt. Usually it’s a scribble on a piece of paper. There will be attendants checking to see if you paid for the pumpkins.
They do have food at the pumpkin patch, but I like to go to Bud’s Bar and Grill. This year, I switched it up and tried Thai E-San Kitchen. I’ll definitely go back for their crab fried rice and basil mama noodles! (See my review on Scoop App!)
Disclaimer: I am not sponsored by Cool Patch Pumpkins. These are my own tips from visiting for many years. I originally posted this on Scoop app with some additions for my blog.
