SPECIAL EVENT: 5th Annual Corn Maze & Halloween Pawty

ABOUT THE EVENT:
Golden Dog Adventure Co. invites you and your pup to celebrate the season at our 5th Annual Corn Maze & Halloween Pawty at Beech Hill Farm in Hopkinton, NH. This is our signature fall event, filled with crisp autumn air, the rustle of corn stalks, and the sound of paws crunching on fallen leaves. This highly anticipated fall event is filled with festive fun, a corn maze to explore, unique activities, a costume contest, and plenty of adventure for you and your pup. This year promises even more ways to make memories with your four-legged best friend.

We’ve reserved the Farm exclusively for our community during the event hours. That means you and your dog can wander the corn mazes, enjoy the nature trails, and visit the farm animals without the usual weekend crowds. It’s a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience the farm in its full seasonal splendor with your Golden Dog friends..

What You’ll Experience (subject to change)

Corn Mazes and Nature Trail
Get lost (and found) in two sprawling corn mazes designed to challenge and delight. Whether you follow the twists and turns with friends or let your dog’s nose lead the way, you’ll have a blast navigating the stalk-lined paths. For a quieter adventure, the rhododendron nature trail offers a scenic mile-long walk through autumn woods.

Farm Animals
Beech Hill Farm is home to a menagerie of farm animals, including baby goats, calves, piglets, lambs, donkeys, chickens, ducks, and rabbits, all waiting to greet visitors.

Food and Drink
Enjoy hearty seasonal fare from A&B BBQ Food Truck, serving up crowd favorites. Golden Dog will also be serving up themed mocktails designed for people and dogs alike, so everyone can raise a glass to the season. Between activities, warm up with hot cider, tea, or bottled water, and don’t miss freshly baked cider donuts. Pup cups with seasonal flair will also be available from 603 Paws so dogs can join the fall feast. The farm’s famous ice cream window will open at 11:30am for those who like a sweet finish.

Activities and Entertainment – Meet all of our amazing event partners and trick-or-treat for yourself and your dog at each table.

• Safety and Guidance – Louise Belmont of Red Pointy Dog Training will be present to ensure all dogs and people feel safe and supported throughout the morning.
• Nosework Adventures – Ashley from You and Your Dog Training & Services will guide pups through fun scent activities that spark curiosity and build confidence.
• Fun Fall Photo Keepsakes – Sandra McCarthy Photography will capture the day with themed photo shoots. You and your pup can step into a festive Halloween backdrop for a memory worth framing.
• Enrichment Fun – Michelle from Paws With Me K9 Enrichment will showcase creative canine enrichment activities, giving you new ideas to keep your dog mentally and physically engaged.
• Games & Activities – Sara from Canine Connection will have fun mental and physical games and activities for dogs to engage with at her booth.
• Animal Communication – Jody Crotty will be on hand to offer insights into the unique connection you share with your dog, adding a magical layer to the day’s experiences.
• Golden Dog Enrichment Zone – Test your pup’s bravery and skills with confidence-building equipment designed to be both fun and rewarding. Nearby, the Pumpkin Patch Dash invites dogs to explore ball pits filled with squeaky pumpkins, black tennis balls, and hidden treats.
• Creative Fun – Bring home a one-of-a-kind keepsake with our Golden Dog make-your-own bandana station. Using dog-safe paints, you’ll help your furry friend stamp their pawprint onto fabric and add seasonal designs for a personalized Halloween creation.
• Pawprint Pumpkin Art – Create pawprint art pumpkins with JJ from Pawsitive Portraits. Safe, non-toxic paints make it a fun keepsake for you and your pup.
• Meet Adoptable Dogs – Come meet some lovable pups from Mary’s Dogs Rescue & Adoption and maybe even discover your next furry family member!
• Gourmet Pup Cups – Heather from 603 Paws will be joining us with gourmet pup cups for dogs to enjoy as well as her pop-up pet boutique with toys, treats, supplies, and many seasonal fun things for purchase!
• Pick-a-Pumpkin Treat Hunt – Stop by and visit Abigail’s Quails & Pet Treats LLC, makers of wholesome, single-ingredient treats for dogs. Join the “Hunt” at their booth, where pups can sniff out a tasty surprise, plus enjoy free samples and a hydration station just for them!

Vendors and activities subject to change.

Costume Contest

Our Halloween Pawty would not be complete without costumes. Our costume contest celebrates the creativity of both people and pups.

This year, prizes will be awarded in three categories:

• Best Human Costume – 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
• Best Dog Costume – 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
• Best Team Costume – Grand Prize awarded for creativity and presentation

Every year the costumes grow more imaginative, and this year’s contest will be the highlight of the Pawty. NOTE: Please do not make your dog come in costume if they would feel uncomfortable.

CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE:
This year, we have two experience choices, our General Admission experience and our V.I.D. (Very Important Dog) experience.

• General Admission Experience – in addition to all of the activities above, your General Admission experience includes entry for 1 dog and 1 human for 2 hours of fun. Your dog will also receive a ticket for a fall pup cup!
• V.I.D. Experience – in addition to all of the activities above, your V.I.D. experience includes entry for 1 dog and up to 2 humans, invitation to join us a 1/2 hour earlier starting at 9:30am for 2.5 hours of fun, a Golden Dog Halloween Wag Bag filled with treats and toys ($50 value), tickets for doggy and human mocktails from the refreshment table, and your dog will also receive a ticket for a fall pup cup! Finally, you will receive 1 ticket in our raffle drawing – a year’s worth of visits for 1 dog to the Golden Dog Playground in Barrington, NH hosted by Sniffspot (12 visits total/1 visit per month – November 2025 through October 2026 ) This experience is limited to 15 tickets.

So grab your costume and get ready for a howl-oween celebration you won’t forget. See you at Beech Hill Farm on October 19th for the best fall event of the year!

IS THIS EVENT GOOD FOR REACTIVE DOGS?
Reactive Dog Level 2-3. See our Comfort Chart for explanation. This event has welcomed reactive dogs successfully in the past. There is plenty of room to spread out on the farm. In addition, the barn, where some of the vendors will be located, has several entry and exit points. Booths are also spread out with dogs comfort and space needs in mind. We do anticipate around 50 dogs in attendance and around 75 people. Our professional dog training partner, Louise Belmont from Red Partner Dog Training, will also be in attendance to monitor people and dog safety as well as the comfort level of all attending. Please note the lack of site lines and potential surprise encounters from other dogs and their handlers when navigating the corn mazes. Having another human partner with you to help navigate is recommended. If you have concerns or questions about if this event is right for you and your dog, please email woof@goldendognh.com for assistance.

TRAIL RATING:
The nature trail and corn mazes are Level 1-1.5, mostly flat, narrow in places. See an explanation of our Trail Rating System.

COST: Must preregister for this event. There will be no tickets available the day of the event. Space is limited to ensure safety and enjoyment for all participants.

• General Admission Experience:
  • Members:
    • $50/dog (includes 1 human)
    • $15/additional human
    • Children age 3 and under are free and do not need a ticket
  • Non-members:
    • $65/dog (includes 1 human)
    • $15/additional human
    • Children age 3 and under are free and do not need a ticket

• V.I.D. (Very Important Dog) Experience:
  • Members:
    • $80/dog (includes 2 humans)
    • $15/additional human
    • Children age 3 and under are free and do not need a ticket
  • Non-members:
    • $95/dog (includes 2 humans)
    • $15/additional human
    • Children age 3 and under are free and do not need a ticket

Full refund issued if cancellation received 1 week (7 days) prior to event start time, otherwise no refund if canceled after. This event is rain or shine. If extreme or unsafe weather prevents us from holding the event, it will be rescheduled to Sunday, October 26th at the same time. 

DIRECTIONS/PARKING:
Beech Hill Farm, 107 Beech Hill Road, Hopkinton, NH. Additional info will be emailed to guests 24 hours prior to the event start time.

WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE JOINING AN EVENT:
Please review our Club Guidelines, sign our Liability Waivers & Release Forms, and read our covid guidelines on our Events & Activities page.

CANCELLATIONS:
If weather or covid conditions make gathering and walking unsafe, the event will be canceled and announced in the Event section of the Facebook Group and on this Calendar page. Registered participants will also be notified by email.

QUESTIONS:
If you have questions, text/call (603) 815-2453 or email woof@goldendognh.com.