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In search of the great pumpkin

By LINDSEY KEOUGH

October 24, 2008

When it comes to Halloween and celebrating autumn, there are plenty of places in Waukesha County to experience the season with your family. Whether it’s finding your way through a corn maze, or dipping your own caramel apple, check out the list to find the perfect place located near you.

Basse’s Country Delight
Address: S70 W16050 Janesville Road, Muskego
Contact: (262) 422-0315 www.bassefarmmarket.com
Features: Basse’s offeres a corn maze, wagon rides to pumpkin field, large group tours, farm animals, fresh bakery, fresh produce and Uncle Harry’s homemade custard and ice cream.

Basses’s Taste of Country Farm Market
Address: 3190 Highway Q, Colgate
Contact: (262) 628-2626 www.bassesfarms.com
Features: Basse’s other location in Colgate offers a themed corn maze, fresh produce, large group tours, a Pumpkin Festival, trackless train, hayrides, ponies, clowns, face painting, homemade refreshments and country store, a petting zoo, straw jumping pit, corn teepees, a jumping castle and pick your own apples and squash.

Homestead Animal Farm
Address: W320 N9127 Highway 83, Hartland
Contact: (262) 966-3840 www.homesteadanimalfarm.com
Features: Homestead Animal Farm has a themed corn maze, large group tours with educational activities, fall décor, a petting zoo, hayrides and a picnic area.

Lindner Pumpkin Farm and Corn Maze
Address: 19075 W. Cleveland Ave., New Berlin
Contact: (262) 549-5364 www.lindnerspumpkinfarm.com
Features: Lindners has a corn maze, a petting zoo, children’s games/activities, fall décor and large group tours.

The Elegant Farmer
Address: 1545 Main St. (Hwy ES), Mukwonago
Contact: (262) 363-6770 www.elegantfarmer.com
Features: Autumn Harvest Festival, PYO apples and squash, hayrides, make-your-own caramel apples, locally-renowned bakery and deli.

Godsell Farm
Address: S105 W15585 Loomis Drive, Muskego
Contact: (414) 425-2937 www.godsellfarm.com
Features: Godsell Farm offers a traditional farming educational program, wood crafts, farm animals, fall décor, face painting, hayrides, picnic area, bonfire and straw maze.

Prospect Hill Gardens
Address: 19305 W. National Ave., New Berlin
Contact: (262) 679-2207 www.prospecthillgardens.com
Features: Prospect Hill Gardens has a Krazy Korn maze, a petting zoo, hayride through the Ghostly Grove, children’s games and activities with prizes and face painting.

Schuett Farms LLC
Address: W299 S6370 Highway 83, Mukwonago
Contact: (262) 968-4348 www.schuettfarm.com
Features: Schuett Farms has a treasure hunt corn maze, hayrides, fall décor and prepackaged refreshments.

 


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