Bobs Corn

What Bobs Corn does

Bob's Corn is a family-owned 210-acre agritourism farm in Snohomish, Washington (Cathcart Valley), operating seasonally from early August through early November. The business serves Pacific Northwest families, private event groups, school field trips, and individual visitors seeking outdoor seasonal entertainment, anchored by a 12-acre corn maze in operation since 2001 and 45 acres of U-pick pumpkin patches across more than 70 varieties. The offering is structured around two anchor festivals — the Sunflower Experience (late August to mid-September) and the Fall Festival (mid-September through early November) — with a Night Maze added on October weekends. Operations are run by founder Bob, his wife Sarah, and their five daughters, with five core employees supplemented by a seasonal workforce of roughly 10-20 hired through a July job fair.

The product portfolio is module-based: general admission ($19.95 weekday, $28.95 weekend in fall) plus Season Passes ($69.95 General, $129.95 Flex) grants access to 15+ included activities (hayrides, slides, cow train, rope maze, playground, ziplines, corn maze, kids' mazes), while fee-based add-ons (Apple Cannon at $10 for 7 apples or $20 for 20, Gem Mining at $8.95-$25.95 by bag size) drive incremental per-visitor revenue. Twelve-plus on-site food outlets — Kylie's Pizza, Kylie's Kitchen & Grill, Kylie's Donuts, Cider Hut, Abi's Apples, Ellie Mae's Fudge, Lucy's Lemonade, Sarah's Sweets, Connie Mae's Mocktail Wagon, Fry Barn, Corn & Squash Roaster, Courtyard Pizza — extend a vertically integrated F&B program in which the farm smokes its own pork and offers nearly all gluten-free menu items. Private event infrastructure includes 18 firepits inside the corn maze (8 large 20-80 person, 10 small 2-16 person), plus Picnic Spaces ($50/2hr), Grain Bin Gazebo ($400/3.5hr), Dairy Barn ($600/3.5hr), and a Summer Field Rental ($3,000/4hr, 200 people). The technology stack is minimal: third-party FareHarbor embedded booking for ticketing, a standard CMS for the website, and Augustus HR for hiring — there is no proprietary platform, mobile app, or public API.

Revenue is diversified across seven streams: general admission and season passes (the primary driver), food and concessions, fee-based activities, U-pick pumpkin sales, private firepit and space rentals, Country Store retail, and auto-applied group discounts ($2 off per person at 20+ and $4 off per person at 100+ in a single transaction). Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through FareHarbor; gate purchases incur a $5 penalty per ticket and October weekends are online-only with no exceptions. A Country Store and the outside 12-acre pumpkin patch are accessible without admission, capturing casual visitors outside the ticketed experience. The underlying narrative — the family's 1888 homesteading roots, the 1969 farm purchase by Bob's father Darrell, the 2001 dairy-to-agritourism pivot, and the integration of all five daughters into the operation — is central to brand positioning and local market recognition.

Name

Bobs Corn

Legal name

Bob's Corn

Website

https://bobscorn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bob's Corn is a family-owned 210-acre agritourism farm in Snohomish, Washington, operating August-November. It offers a 12-acre corn maze, 45 acres of U-pick pumpkins, food concessions, private rentals, and seasonal festivals serving Pacific Northwest families and groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agritourism & Seasonal Farm Attractions

NAICS

Zoos and Botanical Gardens (712130), Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers (444240)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Farm-to-Table & Agritourism Dining Experiences (Farm Visits, Harvest Meals) (THAJAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Farmers’ Markets & Farm Stands (Fresh Food) (CRAHAHAE), Farmstead & Local Artisan Food Markets (Retail Shops) (CRAHAGAO)

Keywords

• Agritourism farm attractions
• U-pick pumpkins
• Corn maze experience
• Seasonal farm festivals
• Private farm venue rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Snohomish

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. General Admission & Season Passes: The primary revenue driver. Visitors purchase daily admission tickets (weekday vs. weekend pricing) or season passes (General or Flex Pass) to access farm attractions including the corn maze, activities, and hayrides. Fall season pricing: Weekday $19.95, Weekend $28.95, General Season Pass $69.95, Flex Pass $129.95. Military and seniors receive 50% off daily admission or season passes.
2. Food & Concessions: Multiple food and beverage outlets operate on the farm: Kylie's Pizza, Kylie's Kitchen & Grill (combo meals $11.95–$16.95), Kylie's Donuts, Cider Hut, Abi's Apples, Corn & Squash Roaster, Connie Mae's Mocktail Wagon, Lucy's Lemonade, Sarah's Sweets, Fry Barn, and Courtyard Pizza. Food/concession access is free (no admission required), driving incremental spend from casual visitors. The farm smokes its own pork multiple times weekly and almost all menu items are gluten-free or offer gluten-free options.
3. Fee-Based Activities: Certain attractions require additional fees beyond admission: Apple Cannon ($10 for 7 apples or $20 for 20 apples), Gem Mining ($8.95–$25.95 for different bag sizes), and Night Maze (higher ticket price than daytime). These are optional add-ons that increase per-visitor revenue.
4. Pumpkin Sales: Pumpkins are sold by weight or unit, available in over 70 varieties across 45 acres of pumpkin patches. An outside 12-acre patch allows visitors to pick pumpkins without paying admission, while two additional patches inside the admission area serve ticketed guests.
5. Private Firepit & Space Rentals: 18 firepits are located inside the corn maze, available for private rental. Large firepits (20–80 people) cost $70/hour Mon–Thu, $100/hour Fri–Sun. Small firepits (2–16 people) cost $40/hour Mon–Thu, $55/hour Fri–Sun. Additional private spaces include Picnic Spaces ($50 for 2 hours + $25/hour thereafter), Grain Bin Gazebo ($400 for 3.5 hours), Dairy Barn ($600 for 3.5 hours), and Summer Field Rental ($3000 for 4 hours, 200 people). All rentals require farm admission for all attendees.
6. Country Store & Retail: The Country Store sells jarred goods, farm fresh produce, treats, and farm-themed merchandise. Open Aug 1 through the season. Country Store access does not require farm admission, making it a standalone revenue channel for casual visitors.
7. Group Discounts: Group discounts of $2 off per person for 20+ attendees or $4 off per person for 100+ attendees in a single transaction are offered, applied automatically online. This incentivizes larger group bookings and schools/field trips.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bob's Corn is a family-owned agritourism farm operating a 12-acre corn maze, 45-acre U-pick pumpkin patches, a Sunflower Festival, and a Fall Festival on a 210-acre property in Snohomish, Washington. Visitors purchase daily admission or season passes for access to the corn maze, kids activities, hayrides, playgrounds, and play areas, with optional fee-based add-on activities (Apple Cannon, Gem Mining) and private rentals of firepits, picnic spaces, and event venues. The farm also operates multiple food concessions (Kylie's Pizza, Kylie's Kitchen & Grill, cider and donut stands) and a Country Store selling fresh produce and farm-themed merchandise.

Product overview

Bob's Corn is a family-owned agritourism farm offering a diversified portfolio of seasonal experiences. The core product consists of a 12-acre corn maze (operational since 2001) and U-pick pumpkin patches spanning 45 acres. These are supplemented by two major seasonal festivals: the Sunflower Experience (late August through mid-September) and Fall Festival (mid-September through November). Additional offerings include food concessions (Kylie's Pizza, Kylie's Kitchen & Grill, Cider Hut, and multiple others), private rental spaces (fire pits, picnic areas, dairy barn, grain bin gazebo), and activity add-ons (gem mining, apple cannon, hayrides, playground). The company operates primarily as an admissions-based attraction with food/retail accessible without admission. The product architecture is module-based with ticketing through FareHarbor and no public API.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corn Maze
• Pumpkin Patches
• Sunflower Experience

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 70 pumpkin varieties across 45 acres
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Taves Family Farms: Abbotsford, BC family farm with corn maze, pumpkin patch, and seasonal U-pick offerings in the Pacific Northwest. Comparable regional agritourism operator across the US-Canada border with similar product mix.

Direct peers

• Lattin's Country Cider Mill & Farm: Olympia, WA small family farm offering cider, produce, baked goods, and seasonal fall activities. Comparable as a Washington-state family-owned farm with farm store, food operations, and seasonal events.
• Schnepf Farms: Queen Creek, AZ family farm with seasonal festivals (pumpkin, peach, lavender), U-pick fields, corn maze, and on-site F&B. Comparable diversified agritourism operator with similar seasonal event calendar and family entertainment positioning.
• Carleton Farm: Lake Stevens, WA agritourism farm with corn maze, pumpkin patch, hayrides, and fall festival. Competes directly with Bob's Corn for Snohomish County family visitation during the same August–October window with substantially overlapping attractions.
• Stocker Farms: Snohomish, WA-based family-operated agritourism farm offering a corn maze, pumpkin patch, sunflower fields, and fall festival activities. Directly comparable to Bob's Corn on geography (same county), product mix (corn maze + U-pick pumpkins + sunflower festival), and target customer (PNW families in Aug–Oct).
• Thomas Family Farm: Washougal, WA family farm with corn maze, pumpkin patch, and fall festival. Comparable Washington/PNW agritourism operator serving Portland and Vancouver metro with similar product mix.
• Biringer Farm: Arlington, WA family farm operating seasonal U-pick berries, pumpkins, and corn maze. Comparable Washington-state family farm with U-pick produce and fall festival offering.
• Remlinger Farms: Carnation, WA family farm and agritourism destination with corn maze, pumpkin patch, U-pick fields, themed family attractions, and on-site food concessions. Direct regional competitor with similar diversified revenue model and family entertainment positioning.
• The Farm at Swan's Trail: Snoqualmie, WA farm featuring a corn maze, pumpkin patch, and farm-themed attractions plus private event venue. Directly comparable PNW agritourism competitor with overlapping customer base in the greater Seattle metro.
• Bishop's Pumpkin Farm: Wheatland, CA long-running agritourism farm with pumpkin patch, corn maze, and themed fall attractions. Comparable multi-attraction family agritourism operator in a different but analogous regional market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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