Visiting Louisburg Cider Mill Pumpkin Patch

If you've lived in Kansas City long, you know that autumn in Kansas City is nearly synonymous with Louisburg Cider Mill! Long beloved for their apple cider pressed on-site and irresistible apple cider donuts, the site is also home to an incredible 10-acre corn maze and a pumpkin patch - that just keeps getting better!

This year's maze theme, Bee Kind, is a perfect fit for the patch.

Louisburg Cider Mill produces thousands of gallons of fresh-squeezed cider annually and you can watch the process firsthand on a visit. Read our blog: Watch Cider Making at the Louisburg Cider Mill for information on the cider-making tour. In addition to visiting the Cider Mill and Country Store, we enjoy playing in the pumpkin patch and exploring the real 10-acre corn maze (my favorite attraction at the patch!).

The Cider Mill and Country Store are open year-round (Mon-Sat 8 am-6 pm, Sun 9 am-6 pm), but our favorite time to visit is autumn. There is no charge to visit the mill or the store, except that the alluring scent of cider donuts and the experience of watching fresh cider as it is pressed is sure to entice you to purchase some delicious goodies to enjoy. They also sell autumn decor, caramel apples, pumpkin and apple butter, jellies, soup mixes, and their Lost Trail sodas in the shop. 

The most frequently asked question readers ask us about the mill is whether you can pick apples, and while you cannot pick apples at the patch, you can enjoy many yummy apple products. For the cider they produce, they make such a large quantity, they would be unable to grow all the apples they need, so they are purchased directly from farmers. 

Louisburg Cider Mill is celebrating their 44th birthday this year as a locally-owned family-run business. Josh & Alexis Hebert, son-in-law and daughter of the original owners are the current owners of the business, carrying on the family tradition with great pride and enthusiasm. The family's enthusiasm for the farm and community is contagious!

What you'll experience at Louisburg Cider Mill & Pumpkin Patch:

The Cider Mill

Every year, 7 million lbs of Kansas and Missouri apples are converted into 500,000 gallons of delicious cider (some of it used to make warm and tasty cider donuts). As you enter the barn, you can watch the process as apples are washed, carried up a conveyer belt, and pressed into fresh cider. Then, you can watch the bottling process for the cider. And, staff members also make fresh cider donuts on site.

The Country Store

Louisburg Cider Mill Country Store specializes in fall decor, delicious jams, jellies, apple butter, kitchen decor, and apparel. And, of course, you can't leave without Louisburg Cider, Lost Trail Rootbeer, and cider donuts!

Cider and Donuts

It wouldn't be autumn in KC without savoring the delicious flavors of Louisburg Cider and their famous cider donuts! We LOVE LOVE LOVE their cider slushes!

Things You'll Enjoy at Louisburg Cider Mill Pumpkin Patch 2021:

Begin your pumpkin patch adventure at the entrance barn. You may purchase your pumpkins (picked from the real pumpkin patch off the vine), some pumpkin carving tools and decor, apple cider, snacks, and bottled water. (The original Country Store near the Cider Mill sells many more items than the barn if you crave fall shopping.) Outside picnics are welcome (which is unusual at local patches). I recommend bringing bottled water or purchasing it in the barn before you embark on the corn maze adventure. On weekends, enjoy food trucks, entertainment, and more! They also have fire pits and picnic areas available for group rentals.

The REAL 10-acre Pumpkin Patch! My girls enjoyed exploring the patch on a hunt for the perfect pumpkin. My oldest daughter is partial to lumpy bumpy pumpkins - and they have those too! We found a variety of pumpkins in all shapes and sizes - and the prices were very reasonable and comparable to our local grocery store, but they were fresh off the vine and we were supporting a local business (a win-win in my book). 

The Corn Maze! Every year the Louisburg Cider Mill team creates a new corn maze and this year's design was created by a local student, Aspen. Aspen was inspired to design a message of, "Bee Kind" for this year's maze. Bee Kind is a wonderful reminder for our community as it encourages us all to spread a little more kindness, and also educates the public about the important role of bees not only for farmers but for the environment at large. Visitors to Louisburg are given a map of the maze and an educational brochure explaining the role of bees for farmers and their importance for the Cider Mill. Louisburg partners with Petric's Bees and Honey selling their products on site. As you explore the maze, you'll learn fun bee facts along the way! The Corn Maze is included in the price of admission to the pumpkin patch and it is one of the largest and prettiest mazes in the area. Tips: Make sure everyone uses the restroom before you start the maze (it takes 30-60 minutes). Bring bottled water in the maze. Wear tennis shoes or rain boots (depending on recent rainfall, it may be a bit muddy). Stick with your group. And, use #LouisburgCiderMill when uploading photos to social media! 

Petric's Bee Barn: Visit the Bee Barn where you'll see a real hive, bee memorabilia, and learn fun Bee Facts!

Many great play areas! Near the entrance barn, you'll find giant jumping pillows, carnival-style games, playgrounds, and a mega-large corn crib! They also have fire pits and picnic areas that groups may rent for parties. There are food trucks on weekends selling locally made food perfect for lunch.

Hay wagon rides out to the Sunflower Hill play area. This play area features a GIANT slide, a low-level obstacle course, an incredible tire swing, and picnic areas.

Amazing Photo Ops: You'll find many fabulous photo ops around the farm for fall family photos.

Farm Animals: The farm is home to goats and geese.

Keep Clean: You will find hand sanitizing stations all over the property, making it easy to keep clean.

Food: You may bring your picnic, or purchase food on site. The snack shack is open every day the patch is open. Food trucks are also on-site on weekends.

What to know for 2021:

Louisburg Cider Mill Pumpkin Patch is open Friday, September 17 – October 31.

➤ Children 2 & under free!

• Monday – Thursday: 8 am to 6 pm.    $8.99
• Fridays & Saturdays: 8am to 10pm.    $12.99
• Sundays: 9 am to 6 pm.    $12.99
• Jump Pillow: $2 wristband, must be 36″ or taller

Ticket includes:

• 10-acre corn maze
• Hay wagon rides
• Children’s play area
• Spider web climber
• Mount sunflower slide
• Farm animals
• Huge corn crib
• Tricycle track
• Orchard trail
• Tire tower
• Learning barn
• Beehive exhibit
• Giant swing set
• Low challenge elements
• Access to our 10-acre pumpkin patch (pumpkins sold separately)

2021 SPECIAL EVENTS at Louisburg Cider Mill Pumpkin Patch

• 9/17 – 9/19:  Scout Weekend: Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Brownies, and Daisies get $2 off admission to the Family Farm when you wear your uniform or show your badge.
• 9/25-96: CiderFest from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., activities begin with the Louisburg Lions Pancake Breakfast from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. Other activities include live music beginning at 11 a.m., cider and donut making, pony rides, and inflatable slides ongoing throughout the day until 6 p.m. Ciderfest also features craft booths, gifts & collectible vendors, and multiple foods and BBQ vendors. There is no admission or parking fee to attend Ciderfest.
• 10/1-10/2: CiderFest from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., activities begin with the Louisburg Lions Pancake Breakfast from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. Other activities include live music beginning at 11 a.m., cider and donut making, pony rides, and inflatable slides ongoing throughout the day until 6 p.m. Ciderfest also features craft booths, gifts & collectible vendors, and multiple foods and BBQ vendors. There is no admission or parking fee to attend Ciderfest.
• 10/8 – 10/10:  College Weekend: College students receive $2 off admission when they show their student ID at the Family Farm.
• 10/15 – 10/17: Community Service Gratitude: As our way of saying “Thank You” to all community service workers, all teachers, firefighters, enlisted military, first responders, EMTs, nurses, and doctors will receive $2 off admission to the Family Farm with a valid ID badge.
• 10/16: Zombie Forest Night 6:30 – 10 p.m.: Dress up for this fun night of spooks and thrills! Bonfires, wagon rides, and more! Bring your flashlight to go through the maze in the dark! Zombie Forest is a fundraiser for our local Paola High School Robotics group.
• 10/23: 12th Annual Burning of the Scarecrow 7 p.m.: Live music, bonfire, wagon rides, and more! Bring your flashlight to go through the maze in the dark. Zombie Forest night continues.
• 10/29 – 10/31: Costume Weekend: Wear your Halloween costume and receive $2 off your admission ticket to the Family Farm
• 10/30: Cider & Spiders, Tricks & Treats Join us for a fun-filled time of trick or treating, games, and a costume contest!

Our Pumpkin Patch Tips:

• Wear layers. It is often chilly early or late in the day but can warm up as the sun shines around noon. 
• Wear comfy shoes for playing on a farm. Tennis shoes, rubber boots, or farm boots work.
• Remember sunglasses and sunscreen.
• Take photos!
• Come rested. Plan your visit around nap times.
• We usually spend an entire day shopping at the Country Store, watching as cider and donuts are made, and playing at the pumpkin patch.

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