What Summers Farm does

Summers Farm, operating as Summers Farm Agritainment, Inc., is a privately held, family-owned agritourism destination located at 7503 Hollow Road in Middletown, Frederick County, Maryland, founded in 1996. The company runs two primary seasonal festivals: the Flower Festival (August-September) featuring U-Pick flower fields with 35+ varieties of sunflowers, wildflowers, cosmos, and zinnias, and the Fall Festival (September-November) featuring 45+ attractions including a 5-6 acre themed corn maze, pumpkin patch, wagon rides, giant slides, pig races, and farm animal encounters. Its core technology is purely physical-venue infrastructure with a Wix-hosted website and a third-party Ticketspice integration for online ticketing of group and campfire reservations.

The company monetizes through multiple direct-to-consumer revenue streams: admission tickets priced at $14.95 online and $23.95 at the gate for the Flower Festival; annual season passes at $53.95-$57.95 for unlimited visits across both festivals; school field trip admissions at $10 per attendee including one small pumpkin; private campfire site rentals at $85-$95 per session for groups up to 50; tiered group discounts of $1-$3 per person for parties of 15+; and on-site food and beverage sales across multiple vendors (Corny's Pizza & Pretzels, Barnyard Grill, Watering Trough, Ms. Linda's Cookies & Donuts, Hilltop Kettle Corn, Sweet Shoppe) plus beer from Steinhardt Brewing and wine from Six Wicket Vineyards.

Summers Farm serves families and the general public as its primary customer segment, with secondary segments including schools and educational groups, corporate outing organizers, and scout and youth groups. Distribution is exclusively direct-to-consumer through the farm's own website, at-the-gate sales, and direct booking for groups and schools. The business operates within a short drive radius of Washington D.C. and Baltimore, drawing Mid-Atlantic regional day-trip demand. The company maintains marketing presence on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, supplemented by an email newsletter. Notable partnerships include a 2025 collaboration with the Washington Capitals on an Alex Ovechkin-themed corn maze benefiting THE GR8 CHASE for Victory Over Cancer, as well as local vendor partnerships for food and beverage offerings.

Name

Summers Farm

Legal name

Summers Farm Agritainment, Inc.

Website

https://summersfarm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Summers Farm is a family-owned agritourism destination in Middletown, Maryland operating seasonal Flower and Fall Festivals with corn maze, pumpkin patch, 45+ attractions, and group events for Mid-Atlantic families, schools, and corporate visitors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Middletown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Admission Tickets: Visitors pay for admission to the Flower Festival and Fall Festival. Tickets are sold online at discounted rates and at the gate at higher prices. Season passes offer unlimited visits for the entire season.
2. Food and Beverage: Multiple food and beverage outlets including Corny's Pizza & Pretzels, Barnyard Grill, Watering Trough, Ms. Linda's Cookies & Donuts, Hilltop Kettle Corn, Sweet Shoppe, and Beer & Wine. Food is sold as add-on purchases during visits.
3. Campfire Rentals: Private campfire sites are rented for groups at $85-$95 per session. Reservations are required and sold separately from admission tickets.
4. Field Trip Admissions: School field trips are charged at $10 per attendee, including one small pumpkin per child and educational components.
5. Season Passes: Annual season passes allow unlimited visits to both Flower and Fall festivals throughout the season.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Summers Farm operates a seasonal agritourism destination in Middletown, Maryland, selling admission to its Flower Festival (August-September) and Fall Festival (September-November). The farm bundles entry to over 45 attractions including a themed 5-6 acre corn maze, U-pick flower fields with 35+ varieties, pumpkin patch, wagon rides, giant slides, pig races, and farm animal encounters. Revenue is supplemented by campfire rentals, school field trips, group event packages, season passes, and on-site food and beverage vendors.

Product overview

Summers Farm is a family-owned agritourism destination in Middletown, Maryland operating since 1996 with over 29 years of experience. The company offers two primary seasonal festivals - the Flower Festival (August-September) and Fall Festival (September-November) - alongside complementary services including campfire rentals, school field trips, group events, and on-site food and beverage vendors. The operation features 45+ attractions including a themed corn maze, pumpkin patch, U-pick flower fields, giant slides, farm animals, and various interactive games. Season passes provide unlimited access across both festivals. The product portfolio functions as a unified agritourism experience where core seasonal festivals serve as the main draw, supported by add-on services for groups, schools, and private events, with food vendors and attractions enhancing visitor engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Flower Festival Seasonal agritourism event held August through early September featuring U-pick flower fields with over 35 varieties of sunflowers, wildflowers, cosmos, and zinnias. Admission includes six free flower blooms per paid visitor and access to wagon rides, photo opportunities, and on-site food vendors; targeted at families and individuals in the D.C./Baltimore metro area.
• Fall Festival Seasonal agritourism event running September through November featuring 45+ attractions including a themed corn maze, pumpkin patch, wagon rides, giant slides, pig races, farm animals, jumping pillows, and on-site food and beverage vendors; for families, groups, schools, and corporate outings.
• Campfire Rentals Private campfire site rentals accommodating up to 50 people, including wood, one picnic table, and two benches; available Friday through Sunday in daytime ($85) and evening ($95) sessions during the Fall Festival; admission tickets sold separately. Targeted at groups and families seeking an outdoor evening experience.
• School Field Trips Self-guided educational farm tours for school groups at $10 per attendee, including wagon rides, corn maze scavenger hunt, barnyard animals, beekeeping education, pumpkin lifecycle learning, and one small pumpkin per child; for K-12 schools, homeschool co-ops, and educational organizations.
• Group Events Discounted group ticket packages for organizations of 15+ visitors, including corporate outings, scout groups, family reunions, church groups, and birthday parties; pricing tiers of $1-$3 off per person for 15+, 50+, and 100+ groups (Saturday and Sunday only).
• Season Passes Annual unlimited-visit passes providing access to both Flower Festival and Fall Festival for the 2025 season, including Mega Slide access; sold online at $53.95 and at the gate at $57.95 with no reservation requirements.
• On-Site Food and Beverage Multiple on-site food and beverage outlets including Corny's Pizza & Pretzels, Barnyard Grill, Watering Trough, Ms. Linda's Cookies & Donuts, Hilltop Kettle Corn, Sweet Shoppe, Beer & Wine (with Steinhardt Brewing and Six Wicket Vineyards), and Country Market; sold as add-on purchases during festival visits.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6 free flower blooms per admission
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• THE GR8 CHASE for Victory Over CancerminorOthersA portion of corn maze proceeds benefits THE GR8 CHASE for Victory Over Cancer, supporting pediatric cancer research in partnership with Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals, Hockey Fights Cancer, and the V Foundation.
• Steinhardt BrewingminorOthersLocal craft brewery providing beer offerings at the farm's Beer & Wine station during Fall Festival weekends.
• Six Wicket VineyardsminorOthersLocal winery providing wine offerings at the farm's Beer & Wine station during Fall Festival weekends.
• Washington CapitalsminorOthersNHL team partnership for themed corn maze design honoring Alex Ovechkin's record-breaking 895 career goals. Includes Capitals-themed trivia in the maze.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SummersFarm
• Instagraminstagram.com/summersfarm
• TikToktiktok.com/@summers_farm
• Xx.com/summersfarm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/summers-farms

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Investors

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Investments

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