In October, when a farm adds hayrides, corn mazes, Tilt-a-Whirls, and petting zoos to its traditional roadside farm stand, it ascends to its final form: the Fall Festival Farm. In a scene straight out of The Wicker Man, curious tourists chasing fame and fortune at The Great Pumpkin Farm in Clarence, NY might find themselves trapped by the captivating allure of the pumpkin pyramid. Everyone hail to the Pumpkin King, now.

We at Explore Conesus Lake escaped the maze and lived to tell the tale. To read about recent farm tours and festivals, subscribe to us, spread the word, and join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and Reddit, or by signing up for the email list here: