General Information:
School groups see below.
Fruit Ridge Hayrides offers horse drawn hayrides/sleigh rides year round for groups. Our huge Belgian draft horses, Zeke and Zoey, pull the wagon from the barn, down through the woods and back up through our apple orchard. The ride usually last about one hour and can be combined with a one hour campfire either before or after the ride. The wagon holds 20-30 people and is wheel chair accessible. The sleigh holds 10-12 people. Rides are offered during daylight hours only and they do depend on the weather. (Zeke and Zoey don’t like to be out in the rain any more than we do). If the trails are too wet or icy for the horses, you will be notified and your party will be rescheduled.
Get lost in our Maize Quest corn maze during September and October. You will find 10 acres of fun and farm education for all ages with three interactive games and hundreds of twists and turns to get lost in. A great team building activity for groups.
Please see Directions for a printable map. Contact Kirk or Nancy for reservations at (616)887-5052 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Helpful hints for groups:
- Dress appropriately for the weather. It is often cooler out here in the country.
- Boots or rubbers are suggested, as this is a farm with horses and livestock.
- Please leave dogs and other pets at home.
- Collect all fees for your group ahead of arrival and have one person pay for the whole group. This will allow for maximum time for your group to enjoy the activities.
- For the corn maze: Split your group into teams of 4-5 people before arriving.
- For the hayride: Have your group arrive ½ hour ahead of your scheduled hayride. Your one hour will begin at the scheduled time, so the ride may be shortened if we have to wait for late comers.
Hours and Pricing September thru October:
Monday-Thursday: by reservation only
Friday: 5-9:00pm
Saturday: noon-9:00pm
Sunday: noon-5:00pm
Reservations not required on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For groups of 20 people or more, a reservation is recommended, especially on Friday night, so that we can plan ahead and keep your wait to a minimum.
The hayride will last about 40 minutes. Hayrides end at dark. The corn maze is open until 9:00pm. Hayride $6.00 per person, corn maze $6.00 per person or both activities for $10.00 per person. Campfire is free.
Call ahead to order fresh apple cider or donuts for your group (prices to be determined).
See Fall Harvest Festival for other activities and pricing information.
Hours and Pricing November thru August:
Hayrides and sleigh rides by reservation only. $150 per wagon load. Ride lasts approximately 1 hour. 1 hour campfire available upon request.
School Groups:
During September and October each year, Fruit Ridge Hayrides offers fun filled educational tours for school children of all ages. Our tours last approximately 1.5 hrs.. Each guest will be charged $5.00. Two teachers from each class are free. Our petting zoo is licensed by the USDA. Our wagons are wheel chair accessible.
Preschool thru 1st Grade Groups: More info.
2nd Grade thru High School Groups: More info.
Please see Directions for a printable map. Contact Kirk or Nancy to reserve a spot for your class at (616)887-5052 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Helpful Hints for School Groups:
- *Please arrive on time. If you are late, your time at the farm may be shortened depending on our schedule.
- *Dress children appropriately with warm coats, boots or rubbers. It is usually cooler out here in the country.
- *Chaperones/teachers must accompany the children during all activities.
- *Collect all fees for your group before arriving and pay with one check if possible.
- *In case of rainy weather, we will call you to reschedule your group. If the weather looks questionable, please call ahead to see what the weather is at our farm.
- *We may combine classes of children from different schools in order to accommodate everyone.
