About Exploration Acres
Exploration Acres sits on a Tippecanoe County farm that Lewis and Hazel Beeler started in the early 1920s, raising livestock and grain through the Depression. When the old barns began to fall apart, family members decided in 2006 to open the farm to the public to save them, spent two years fixing them up, and opened in 2008 with a 15-acre corn maze. Today it is owned by Tim Fitzgerald and Mary Branstetter, children of Lewis and Donna Beeler.
The fall season is the big one. In 2026 it runs September 18 through November 1, with a 22-acre corn maze holding four separate mazes and about 10 miles of paths. The pumpkin patch covers more than 11 acres with over 38 varieties, sold by the pound. Hayrides, fire pits, kid activities and photo spots fill out a visit, and the hours stretch into the evening for maze walks after dark.
Spring brings a different farm: about 400,000 tulips and 25,000 daffodils bloom across roughly four acres in April and May, and in August there are sunflower fields with a U-cut patch. The restored barn is rented for parties, meetings and weddings.
Lavender Bee Company, a Lafayette family business, sells its raw honey and lavender goods online with local delivery around Lafayette rather than through farm visits.
What to do
- Work through four corn mazes on 22 acres, mid-September to Nov. 1
- Pick pumpkins from more than 38 varieties
- Gather around a fire pit on a fall evening
- Take a hayride across the farm
- Walk the tulip and daffodil fields in April and May
- Cut sunflowers in August
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Tulips April–May; sunflowers in August; corn maze and pumpkins Sept. 18–Nov. 1, 2026
- Hours
- Fall 2026: Thu 6–10 pm (October only), Fri 6–10 pm, Sat 10 am–10 pm, Sun noon–6 pm
- Admission
- Fall 2026 gate prices: adults (13+) $17, children 6+ $14, 5 and under free; $14 for seniors, military and college students with ID; pumpkins 45 cents per pound
Good to know
- Dogs
- Service animals only
- Reservations
- Walk-in; tickets also sold online
Tips for your visit
- Check the weather before you go; closures are posted on the farm's social pages
- Bring a stroller for small kids and wear comfortable shoes for the maze
- Pack snacks, and keep valuables secure since lost items are hard to find in the corn
- All tickets are final sale
Pair it with a lavender farm
Lavender Bee Company · about 15 minutes away
Lavender Bee Company delivers its honey and lavender goods around Lafayette, so you can order ahead and enjoy them after a day at the maze.
Getting there
Questions
When is the corn maze open in 2026?
September 18 through November 1, Thursday (October only) through Sunday.
Can I bring my dog?
No. Service dogs are the only animals allowed.
When are the tulips in bloom?
Usually April into May.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Lafayette & West Lafayette, Indiana
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