Sever’s Fall Festival was the first corn maze in the Midwest in 1997, Sever Peterson and his family recall the event was inspired by hedge mazes in Europe. Since then, they expanded to include countless activities that an entire family could spend days enjoying. The 2023 season marks the 27th year that Sever’s has been open. This year’s maze theme is robots.
“Once again we’ve taken a nod from our 5th generation and they are currently loving all things robot,” says Nicola Peterson. “With AI also making headlines this year, the idea just seemed to compute!”
As always, the corn maze is just the beginning of countless activities geared toward families. From a petting zoo, pig races and llamas to obstacle courses, zip lines, jumping pillows, a GIANT slide and corn pits, the activities at Sever’s will keep you moving and working up an appetite! Check out the TWO food courts this year and their harvest items to take home including apples and pumpkins. Local artisans will also be on hand selling hand crafted work.
For two years in a row (2022 and 2023), Sever’s Fall Festival has been awarded Minnesota’s Best Gold for Best Fall Fun. Minnesota’s Best is an audience-driven, no-cost contest where businesses are nominated by owners, managers, customers, and/or fans. The public then votes for the winners of the Gold, Silver and Bronze awards.
The fun starts on Saturday, September 16th and runs Saturdays and Sundays through October 29th from 10am to 7pm. It is also the PERFECT place to take the kids over MEA, Thursday and Friday, October 19th and 20th.
For location, a full (and LONG) list of activities and tickets, go to: https://seversfestivals.com
The corn maze is always a blast for the kids but that is just the beginning. They have all these activities included in the Fall Festival Admission.
Here are more ways to keep your family active and entertained:
Obstacle Course: Physical challenges for the kids
Corn Pit and Extreme Corn Pit: With more than 10,000 bushels of corn in EACH!
NEW and IMPROVED Zoo Area: Get up close and personal with kangaroos, goats, camel, sheep, donkey, ponies and more!
Live Music from the Blue Ox Jazz Babies
GIANT Jumping Pillows: Kids (and adults!) love jumping on our giant inflatable pillows
Straw Sculptures & Installations: Check out creative art throughout the festival using corn, straw, pumpkins, and squash.
Tire Mountain: Let the kids roam and climb!
Zip Lines: Zoom through the air
Magic Shows from Magician Norm Barnhart who will WOW kids and adults alike!
Kiddie Train: Let your kids imagination roam as a conductor!
Pig Races: Watch pigs dash in a NEW race track for the finish line of mini donuts
Wildlife Shows: See and learn about a variety of animal species
Rainbow Playground: Enjoy the best backyard playgrounds
Kidsdance Live Dances: America’s Interactive DJs for kids!
Additional Activities Include (Prices Vary):
Pony Rides
Carlson’s Llovable Llamas
Giant (and we mean GIANT) State Fair Size Slide!
Pumpkin Blasters
Camel Rides
Apple Express Ride
Hay Rides
Pick Your Own Pumpkins from Our Patch!
Purchase Just-Picked Apples
TWO Food Courts with a wide variety of unique vendors
Face Painting
Caricatures
Artisan Market Vendors
Sand Art
Pumpkin Blasters
Camel Rides
Apple Express Ride
Hay Rides
Pick Your Own Pumpkins from Our Patch!
Purchase Just-Picked Apples
Find out more about Sever’s Fall Festival here! Have fun!
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