Anderson Farms

What Anderson Farms does

Anderson Farms is a privately held, family-owned agritourism operation located near Erie, Colorado, operating on approximately 300 acres of farmland that has been in the Anderson family since 1911 (Swedish emigrant founders) and at the current site since 1958. The company is a seasonal entertainment and direct-to-consumer produce destination, generating the majority of its revenue during a compressed Fall Festival window (September 24 – November 1, 2025) anchored by a 25-acre GPS-designed corn maze (Colorado's first and longest-running, since 1999), a 30+ acre pumpkin patch with 70+ varieties, and over 50 attractions including wagon rides, playgrounds, petting zoo, and carnival-style activities. A second seasonal window is U-Pick Sunflowers (August), and a higher-margin evening revenue layer is provided by Terror in the Corn, a separate haunted attraction with $40–$59 ticketed admission. Additional revenue streams include add-on paid experiences (gem mining, pony rides, escape rooms, paintball, face painting), private venue rentals (40 campfire sites, 7 pavilions), food and beverage (own concessions plus 10+ third-party food vendors paying 20–25% commission), pumpkin and produce sales, and a $79 Season Pass for repeat visitors.

The business serves three primary customer segments: (1) families with children, the dominant Fall Festival audience served through online timed-entry ticketing via Interactive Ticketing and on-site walk-up; (2) school and homeschool groups served through a structured Bookeo reservation system with $12–$17 per-student pricing and dedicated programming; and (3) corporate and private event bookers using pavilion and campfire rentals. Distribution is direct-to-consumer (online and on-site) with no wholesale or third-party retail. The farm employs 51–100 staff on a heavily seasonal basis, with a small year-round management team led by owner Jim Anderson and Operations Manager Rachelle (his daughter, full-time since 2007). The company's only meaningful regulatory exposure is a CDOT/Colorado State Patrol/Weld County denial of traffic control permits along Highway 52, which constrains crowd management at peak times.

Name

Anderson Farms

Legal name

Anderson Farms

Website

https://andersonfarms.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Anderson Farms is a family-owned agritourism destination near Erie, Colorado, offering seasonal Fall Festival (corn maze, pumpkin patch), U-Pick Sunflowers, and a haunted attraction, serving families, school groups, and corporate/private event bookers through direct online and on-site ticketing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agritourism & Seasonal Family Entertainment

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), Zoos and Botanical Gardens (712130)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro primary industry

Farm Stays & Agritourism Lodges (THAMADAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Agritourism Eco-Lodges & Farm Nature Stays (THAAAHAL)

Keywords

• Agritourism attractions
• Corn maze experiences
• Pumpkin patch sales
• Fall festival events
• Seasonal farm entertainment

Headquarters

HQ city

Erie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fall Festival Admission: Tiered ticket pricing for Fall Festival access including corn maze, pumpkin patch wagon rides, playgrounds, farm animals, and included activities. Children 3 and under are free.
2. Ticketed Add-on Attractions: Additional fee attractions including gem mining ($7-$20), pony rides ($7), escape rooms ($5/person), paintball shooting gallery ($5/round), face painting, paint-a-pumpkin, and duck races ($1.50/duck).
3. Pumpkin and Produce Sales: Pumpkins sold by size from $3-$20. Also sells squash, gourds, Indian corn, straw bales, corn stalks, and mums. Pumpkin Land allows pumpkin-only purchases without festival admission.
4. Private Venue Rentals: Private campfire sites ($75-$300 for 4 hours) and pavilion rentals ($75-$400). Includes log bench seating and picnic tables. Both require separate farm admission.
5. Sunflower Field Admission and U-Pick Flowers: Sunflower field admission ($12/person ages 4+) plus U-pick flower pricing: cup ($10), bag ($15), stadium cup ($20), bucket ($25). Special events like Unicorn Day and Pick and Paint classes available at additional cost.
6. Season Passes: Season passes ($79/person) include unlimited festival access, entrance on sold-out days, 20% off merchandise and activities, and coupon for 50% off 2 Terror in the Corn tickets.
7. Terror in the Corn (Haunted Attraction): Separate haunted corn maze experience with ticketed admission ($40-$59) including Fall Festival access. Platinum Pass available for $140 with swag pack.
8. Food and Beverage Sales: On-site concessions including hot dogs, bratwurst, nachos ($4-$12), snacks ($2-$5), and drinks ($2.50-$5). Third-party food vendors operate on weekends. S'mores packages available at campfire areas.
9. General Store and Merchandise: General store sells pumpkin butter, apple butter, baked goods, and farm-themed merchandise. 20% discount for season pass holders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Anderson Farms operates a seasonal agritourism destination on approximately 300 acres near Erie, Colorado, anchored by its annual Fall Festival (September-November) featuring a 25-acre corn maze, 30+ acre pumpkin patch with 70+ varieties, and over 50 attractions. The farm also runs a summer U-Pick Sunflowers season (July-August), a fall Terror in the Corn haunted attraction, and supports the experience with add-on paid activities (gem mining, pony rides, escape rooms), private campfire and pavilion rentals, field-trip programs, on-site concessions, and an annual Season Pass program.

Product overview

Anderson Farms is an agritourism destination offering seasonal farm experiences centered around fall harvest activities. The core product is the annual Fall Festival (September-November) featuring a 25-acre corn maze, 30-acre pumpkin patch with 70+ varieties, and over 50 attractions including wagon rides, playground equipment, farm animals, and carnival-style activities. Supporting seasonal products include U-Pick Sunflowers (August) and Terror in the Corn haunted attraction (nighttime). Add-on paid experiences include private campfire sites, pavilion rentals, field trips/homeschool days, gem mining, and food concessions. The business operates on a ticket-based admission model with optional add-on purchases, plus a season pass program for repeat visitors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fall Festival Colorado's largest fall family entertainment destination featuring pumpkin patch, corn maze, wagon rides, and over 50 attractions. Open September through November with seasonal activities for all ages.
• Corn Maze Colorado's longest-running corn maze spanning 25 acres with over 8 miles of trails. Features three different games including Farm Scene Investigation, Monster Mystery, and Farm Scene Tracks for children ages 2-8. Never haunted.
• Pumpkin Patch 30+ acre pumpkin patch with over 70 varieties of pumpkins, squash, and gourds. Wagon rides included with admission; pumpkins sold separately ranging from $3-$20 depending on size.
• U-Pick Sunflowers 15-acre U-pick sunflower field with over 20 varieties plus wildflowers and zinnias. Includes wagon ride to field, photo opportunities, and flower picking available for additional purchase.
• Terror in the Corn Haunted corn maze and zombie paintball attraction held Thursday-Sunday nights during fall season. Separate admission from Fall Festival but includes festival access. Features actors, haunted wagon ride, and interactive paintball shooting.
• Gem Mining Old west style mining sluice experience. Finders' keepers pricing from $7-$20 based on gem bag purchased. Bags contain fossils, gemstones, arrowheads, and minerals. Identification board provided.
• Private Campfire Sites Private campfire rentals during Fall Festival. 40 sites available (32 small, 8 large). Small seats 16-20 for $150/4 hours; Large seats 40-50 for $300/4 hours. Includes fire ring, wood, and log bench seating.
• Pavilion Rentals Event venue rentals for birthday parties, corporate events, or family gatherings. 5 small pavilions in Kiddie Korral ($75/2 hours, seats ~40) and 2 large pavilions on lawn ($400/3 hours, seats ~120). Available Saturdays & Sundays during Fall Festival only.
• Fall Field Trips Educational field trip program for school groups. Includes pumpkin patch, corn maze, classroom presentations, and farm activities. $12 per student with 15-person minimum (30 on Thursdays/Fridays). Self-guided options available on Wednesdays.
• Homeschool Days Self-guided field trip experience for homeschool groups. Access to corn maze, pumpkin patch, pedal karts, and farm animals. $17 per person with educational presentations and one free small pumpkin per paid attendee.
• Season Pass Annual pass for unlimited Fall Festival visits. $79 per person. Benefits include no blackout days, 20% off merchandise and activities, and coupon for 50% off Terror in the Corn tickets.
• Group Rates Discounted admission for groups of 20+ purchasing together. 15% off online admission rate for groups of 20-74. Corporate groups of 75+ eligible for additional discounts via email inquiry.
• Concessions (Food & Beverage) On-site food and beverage service. Entrees priced $4-$12 (hot dogs, bratwurst, pulled pork, baked potatoes, nachos). Snacks $2-$5 (pickles, chips, cookies, cotton candy). Drinks $2.50-$5. Multiple third-party food vendors also available.
• Farm Attractions (Included & Extra-Fee) Included in admission: Combine Slide, Wooden Train, Tire Mountain, Pumpkin Cannon, Krazy Rainbow Maze, Pedal Karts, Barrel Train, Farm Animals, Jump Pads, Fort A-Lot-A-Fun, Sand Diggers, Kiddie Korral Playground. Extra fee activities: Pony Rides, Escape Rooms, Paintball Gallery, Duck Races, Face Painting.
• Pumpkin Land (No-Admission Produce Sales) Separate entrance area for guests who only want to purchase pumpkins without full farm admission. Offers pre-picked pumpkins, squash, gourds, Indian corn, and general store items. Open weekdays 10AM-5PM, weekends 9AM-5PM, closed Tuesdays.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25-acre corn maze with over 7 miles of trails - Colorado's longest-running since 1999
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MazePlay (Shawn Stolworthy)coreTechnology or IntegrationMazePlay, led by Shawn Stolworthy, provides GPS-guided corn maze design and cutting services. Shawn Stolworthy visits the farm each year in early June to cut the 25-acre corn maze with GPS systems on tractors. The maze design is debated for about 6 months before finalization.
• Third-Party Food VendorsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMultiple food vendors operate at the farm including Johnny's, Gator Tails, Nana's Famous BBQ, Short D's Beans, Infinite Pie, Emergency Mini Treats, Tacos with Altitude, Tommy Boy Mini Donuts, HipPOPs, Cheese Love Grill, and Simply Pizza. Vendors pay 20-25% commission on gross sales to Anderson Farms.
• Pony Express (Crestone Farm)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPony Express (Crestone Farm) provides pony ride services at $7 per ride. Third-party vendor operating on farm grounds.
• Ed Aragoni - MagicianminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGuest vendor providing magic and balloon art entertainment services during Fall Festival.
• Smilen Faces - Face PaintingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGuest vendor providing face painting services. Third-party vendor.
• Educational Resource PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnderson Farms links to educational resources from Colorado Egg Producers, Colorado State University Extension, Colorado Pumpkins, Colorado Foundation for Agriculture, Peterson Farm Brothers, Seed Survivor, American Farm Bureau Foundation, and others to support educational field trip programming.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCzB9Kg5oAaLBJ8g8E3iJK4Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/Andersonfarmz
• Xx.com/andersonfarms
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/anderson-family-farms-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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