Coombs Barnyard

20 Route 77, Elmer, New Jersey 08318

Oct 2026: The farm is open to the public only for events, and the schedule changes by month, so check the public events page first. Outside dogs are not allowed.


Coombs Barnyard At A Glance...

  • Walk a corn maze after dark with your own flashlight, on Friday and Saturday nights through October.
  • Carve for a Cause puts more than 80 carved pumpkins on display in a barn, with every dollar going to a farm animal rescue.
  • Meet the barnyard, including Donkey, who thinks he is a lap cat, and Lucy the one-eyed goose, the loudest animal on the farm.
  • The 10th generation of the Coombs family runs this working farm.
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About Coombs Barnyard

Coombs Barnyard is a working farm at 20 Route 77, with an Elmer address, that opens to the public for events. Sisters Amanda and Jennifer Coombs started it in 2008 to share a real farm with the community around them. Amanda runs it today with her three children, the 10th generation on their family farm.

The farm's October draw is the Flashlight Corn Maze, a night maze on Friday and Saturday evenings that takes 30 to 45 minutes to walk. It is designed for all ages, and food and pumpkins are on sale at the event. Carve for a Cause runs alongside the maze for one weekend, and Tots Day at the Farm gives toddlers a morning of animals, a wagon ride and open play. Year round the calendar also includes holiday and season events, farm camp, field trips and birthday parties.

The barnyard is home to Donkey, who thinks he is a lap cat, goats, sheep, pigs, a very loud goose named Lucy and a bunny. The Barn Village is a play area with barrel train rides, and there is a heated barn for story times and parties. Jimmy's and Sprinkles, the farm's snack stand, sells soft serve and hand dipped ice cream. The farm has its own dog and other animals, so visitors' dogs are not allowed.



  • Farming:
    • Corn Maze
    • Hay Rides
    Attractions:
    • Summer / Day Camps
    • Animals
    Special Places:
    • Summer / Day Camps
    Rules/Regulations:
    • Dogs Not Permitted


Contact / Location

Primary Address:
Directions 20 Route 77
Elmer, New Jersey 08318
Contact:

A Brief History

Sisters Amanda and Jennifer Coombs started Coombs Barnyard in 2008 to share an authentic agricultural experience with their neighbors. Amanda runs the business with her children Austin, Mason and Georgia, the 10th generation on their family farm, with help from relatives and friends at daily operations and events.


Special / Seasonal Events

Flashlight Corn Maze

For 2026, every Friday and Saturday night from October 2 to October 31. The maze opens at 6:30 PM and the last entrance is 8:30 PM. Bring your own flashlight. It costs $10 per person, takes about 30 to 45 minutes, and tickets are sold online or at the door.

Carve for a Cause

October 9, 10 and 11, 2026, the farm's third annual pumpkin carving show, with more than 80 carved pumpkins in the carving barn on display. Entry to the barn is by donation, and all proceeds go to Corgi Run Farms in Pilesgrove, which cares for handicapped and special needs farm animals. It runs alongside the maze.

Tots Day at the Farm

October 12, November 5 and 6 for 2026, 10 AM to noon, with a wagon ride at 10:30, barnyard animals, the garden, barrel train rides and open play. $15 per child and $10 per adult, with pre-registration required.

Winter and Spring

Princess parties, a tractor parade with Santa, a murder mystery dinner, cookies and books with Mrs. Claus, an Egg and Veggie Hunt and Little Farmers play days.


Tips and Tricks

Bring a flashlight for the maze, and bring a chair and blanket if you plan to stay for a parade or event. The Pumpkin Shed works on an honor system, so have cash or Venmo ready. Call or text Amanda at 609-364-2520 with questions.


Admission & Guidelines

For 2026, the Flashlight Corn Maze is $10 per person, with tickets online or at the door by cash or credit card. Tots Day is $15 per child and $10 per adult with pre-registration, and Carve for a Cause has a donation entrance. Soft serve at Jimmy's and Sprinkles is $3 small, $5 medium and $7 large. The farm accepts cash, cards and Venmo. Other events are ticketed on the events page.


Hours / Season of Operation

The farm is open to the public by event only, so check the public events page before you go. For 2026 the Flashlight Corn Maze runs Friday and Saturday nights from October 2 to 31, opening at 6:30 PM. The Pumpkin Shed is open all day and night, with an honor box and Venmo for payment. Jimmy's and Sprinkles posts its fall hours separately. Field trips and birthday parties are offered year round.


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