Hillside Acres

A working apple orchard near Rossville that adds a full fall season on top: corn maze, wagon rides, u-pick pumpkins and an apple cannon, with cider pressed on the farm.

When is Hillside Acres open for fall 2026?

The fall season runs Friday, September 11 through Saturday, October 31, 2026. That is when the corn maze, hayrides and u-pick pumpkins open. The sunflower trail that started the year in late August was a separate, earlier attraction.

What days and hours is Hillside Acres open?

Wednesday and Thursday 10 AM to 6 PM, and Friday and Saturday 10 AM to 9 PM. It is closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, so check the day before you plan a weekend trip.

What is there to do at Hillside Acres?

A corn maze, wagon rides, u-pick pumpkins and u-pick apples, and an apple cannon. The farm presses its own cider from a mix of sweet and tart apples.

When do the wagon rides run?

Fridays and Saturdays only. If the ride is the point of the trip, go on one of those days.

How much does it cost?

U-pick apples carry no admission fee, and the apple cannon is $3 for 5 shots (tickets required). For anything else, check with the farm at (765) 514-0070.

How far is Hillside Acres from Lafayette?

About 18 minutes. The farm is at 9811 N County Road 600 W, Rossville.