U-Pick & Maze Train
U-Pick & Maze Train:
a bil-dol farm experience
2hr 55min
Family Friendly
From $49
Why you’ll love it
- Ride a historic train through the Salem County countryside
- Enjoy exclusive train-only access to Bil-Dol Farm
- Explore a custom patriotic-themed corn maze
- Pick your own sunflowers to take home
- Tour a working farm aboard a tractor-pulled wagon
- Learn about the farm’s flowers, cattle, and daily operations
- Visit historic Penton Station, reopened especially for this experience
- Enjoy a full family-friendly fall adventure in one ticket
What’s Included
One Ticket. Two Unique Experiences.
Your ticket includes the round-trip railroad journey and the complete Bil-Dol Farm experience, with approximately two hours to explore the farm before returning to South Woodstown Station.
- Scenic round-trip train ride aboard Woodstown Central Railroad
- Narrated railroad journey through Salem County
- Exclusive rail-only access to Bil-Dol Farm
- Admission to the custom patriotic-themed corn maze
- Historic stop at Penton Station
- Tractor-pulled wagon ride through the working farm
- Guided look at flowers, cattle, and farm operations
- Hands-on U-Pick sunflower experience
- Bil-Dol Farm flower cup for your picked sunflowers*
*Flower cup and flowers are not included with toddler tickets. Flower picking is limited to the size of the provided cup.
plan your trip
- Arrive 20 to 30 mins early
- Free parking on site
- Restrooms available at station and onboard
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Dress for changing weather and outdoor conditions
- Sunflower cutting shears are provided
- Bring water and sun protection
- Not wheelchair accessible
This experience includes walking and standing on grass, gravel, dirt paths, and uneven working-farm terrain. Guests with mobility concerns or specific accessibility needs should contact Woodstown Central Railroad or Bil-Dol Farm before booking.
event details
September 19th, 20th, 26th & 27th
10am, 12pm, and 2pm
how the day works
Arrive in Woodstown
Arrive at South Woodstown Station approximately 30 minutes before departure for check-in, with free parking available on site.
Ride the Rails
Board Woodstown Central Railroad for a narrated journey through Salem County’s forests, farmland, and rural countryside.
Step Off at Penton Station
Disembark at historic Penton Station, a former railroad whistle stop reopened especially for this experience.
Explore Bil-Dol Farm
Spend approximately two hours at the farm exploring the patriotic corn maze, riding a tractor-pulled wagon, touring the working farm, and picking sunflowers.
Return to Woodstown
After completing the farm activities, return to Penton Station and board the train for a relaxing trip back to South Woodstown Station.
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“Amazing for all ages!”
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“The staff were wonderful, it was a great experience.”
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“Amazing for all ages!”
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Timothy B.
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frequently asked questions
When does the U-Pick & Maze Train operate?
The 2026 U-Pick & Maze Train is available September 19, 20, 26, and 27. Dates and departures are limited.
How long is the entire experience?
Plan for approximately 2 hours and 55 minutes, including the round-trip train journey and approximately two hours at Bil-Dol Farm.
Is the farm experience included with my train ticket?
Yes. Tickets are sold as a combination experience and include both the Woodstown Central Railroad journey and the Bil-Dol Farm activities.
What is included at Bil-Dol Farm?
The farm portion includes the patriotic-themed corn maze, a tractor-pulled wagon tour, a guided look at the working farm, and a hands-on U-Pick sunflower experience.
How much time will we spend at the farm?
Guests spend approximately two hours at Bil-Dol Farm. A typical visit includes time in the corn maze plus the wagon tour and sunflower-picking experience.
Do I need to bring anything to pick sunflowers?
No. Appropriate cutting shears are provided for use during the U-Pick experience.
Is there a bathroom on the train
Yes, the train is equipped with restrooms. There is also a port-o-potty located at South Woodstown Station.
Are pets allowed on the train?
Only registered service animals are permitted aboard the train.
Do you operate during bad weather?
We make every attempt to operate in all weather conditions. Please plan accordingly in your travel times. However, during extreme condition, the railroad will cancel operations and notify our guests with as much advance notice as possible. These cancellation notices will be sent via email, listed on our homepage, and through all social media outlets.
Can I bring my own food and drinks
Non-alcoholic drinks and light snacks are allowed on board. To prevent spilling, please make sure all drinks have a lid/cap.
Can I bring alcohol on the train
During the Brew to Brew trains, only Alcohol purchased at the Breweries is permitted onboard the train.

