2024 Question and Answer With Harvest Festival at Swans Trail Farms

Our Magical Pumpkin Garden NEW this year!

WAHauntedHouses.com recently sat down with Kiana of Harvest Festival at Swans Trail Farms, to discuss what's new at Harvest Festival at Swans Trail Farms for the 2024 Halloween Season!

What's new at Harvest Festival at Swans Trail Farms for 2024? Do you have any new rides, attractions, or special features that Haunt Seekers should know about?

Harvest Festival at Swans Trail Farms is in full swing! We have added so many new things this year and we can't wait to share them with everyone. For the first time in Swans Trail history we are now serving hard cider in our NEW Cidery! Customers can enjoy a cold crisp glass during their fall outing.
Also new this year is our Magical Pumpkin Garden! This has to be our most beautiful and instagramable addition yet! Walk through the perfectly decorated garden filled to the brim with pumpkins in an array of designs.
Don't forget to check out the new goat land by the cow train and get an ice cold cider slushie, also new this year, in the apple shack!

What are you most excited about for the 2024 Halloween Season?

We are excited to see friends, family, and groups of people come out to enjoy the farm with us! Our favorite thing is to see people making memories that we know will last a lifetime, and become a fall family tradition.

What differentiates Harvest Festival at Swans Trail Farms from other local haunts in Washington?

We are the home of the famous Washington State corn maze! What better way to engage in the geography and history of Washington than this amazing maze? Navigate Washington in miniature with more than 250 state roads and 400 towns and landmarks, each labeled with historical facts. Paths cover 4.5 miles.

How long has Harvest Festival at Swans Trail Farms been in business? Can you tell us a bit more about Harvest Festival at Swans Trail Farms's history?

The Krause Family Tradition. Swans Trail Farms has been owned and operated by the Krause family since 1984. Ben and Carol originally purchased the Staswick Dairy Farm from Sid Staswick with the intent to continue dairy farming indefinitely. They renamed it Swans Trail Farms after the area the farm is situated in. In 1995, the Krauses added a pumpkin patch to “The Farm” and invited families to come out for pumpkins, corn, a wagon ride, and to play in the hay maze.

How long is a typical haunt experience at Harvest Festival at Swans Trail Farms from start to finish?

Our non-haunted corn mazes include the Washington State Corn Maze and the Kids Corn Maze. The Washington State corn maze stretches over 4.5 miles in paths. Spend as long as you want checking out and exploring all of the history. Typical time: 1 hour.
Want to join in on the fun and do all of the attractions? There's enough to do to keep you busy all day long.

On a scale from 1 to 10, how scary would you say Harvest Festival at Swans Trail Farms is? Why?

On the scary scale we are a 1 or 0. We are a family/ kid friendly farm with no "haunted" attractions added.

Does Harvest Festival at Swans Trail Farms's property have any real haunted history? Do you have a spooky encounter you'd like to share?

No, unfortunately nothing too haunted going on around this farm!

What inspired you to open up a haunted attraction? What's your favorite part of the business?

The Krause family added a pumpkin patch to “The Farm” and invited families to come out for pumpkins, corn, a wagon ride, and to play in the hay maze. It was such a success they were able to spot being a dairy farm and continue to have families out for the fall every year!
Year after year we hear stories of our farm being peoples fall traditions their kind words warm our hearts and keep us going and growing!

How has new technology (i.e. animatronics, special props, etc) helped you to enhance Harvest Festival at Swans Trail Farms?

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Can Harvest Festival at Swans Trail Farms accommodate large groups? How many people can experience Harvest Festival at Swans Trail Farms together as a group?

We absolutely love large groups! The harvest festival attractions are spread out over the entire farm. We even offer field trips and homeschool days.

Does Harvest Festival at Swans Trail Farms offer any special deals, discounts, or coupons?

We are not currently running any promotions.

Anything else you'd like to let us know about Harvest Festival at Swans Trail Farms?

U-Pick Apples at Swans Trail Farms!
Swans Trail Farms is excited for the start of our U-Pick apple season! With over 4,000 apple trees across 5 acres, and four delicious varieties for picking. Perfect for anyone seeking a delightful autumn outing, our farm offers an abundance of sweet, crisp apples to pick and take home. 
But that’s not all—your visit wouldn’t be complete without savoring our warm cider donuts and fresh-pressed cider.
Catch apple picking before it ends (around beginning of October) Check out our social media for orchard openings @swanstrailfarms.com