HR software for pumpkin patches and corn mazes
A pumpkin patch or corn maze might go from a handful of year-round people to dozens or hundreds of seasonal workers in a few weeks. August was built by people who run a pumpkin patch, so every part of the platform is designed for that sprint: post jobs in August ATS, onboard new hires from their phones, build weekend schedules by team, and export clean hours to payroll when the season wraps.
What makes staffing pumpkin patches and corn mazes hard
A hiring rush every August
You need to fill dozens of roles in a few weeks, mostly with students and returning seasonal staff who apply from their phones.
Paperwork for every new hire
I-9s, W-4s, state forms, minor permits and handbooks pile up quickly when everyone starts the same weekend.
Weekend-heavy, weather-dependent schedules
Saturdays need three times the staff of a Tuesday, and a rainy forecast changes everything.
Hours that have to be right
Hand-written timecards and spreadsheets turn payroll into a weekly fire drill.
One platform for your whole season
Positions you can hire and schedule with August
Set up a team for each part of your operation, then hire, onboard and schedule each role in August.
What operators like you are saying
“August has been wonderful for our farm! It is extremely user friendly and a huge improvement from what we have had in the past.”
“August is an amazing product for hiring, onboarding and communicating with employees. Their customer service is unmatched! The platform is very easy to learn and use. Give them a try, you'll be amazed at all the features to manage your season staffing needs!”
“August has exceeded our expectations in the area of customer service. If you are trying to fit your needs into an existing software, think about using August instead. August has taken suggestions and made immediate changes to fit our needs. Plus, the software has been reliable and easy to use! Cannot recommend it enough.”
“August has been a great option for us as an agritourism operator. The platform is built with seasonal businesses that can handle a few to 100s of employees. It may not be a perfect system but they are sure trying to be. It has so many awesome features that allow us to hire, on board and manage employees through out the season. The owners are always great at responding and helping you through problems and they really care about making the system better.”
Priced for seasonal businesses
$400 per year for the platform, plus $3 per month for each active employee or August ATS hire above the 15 included every month. You only pay for the busy months. Estimate your cost.
Questions from pumpkin patches and corn mazes
Is August a good fit for a small pumpkin patch?
Yes. Every account includes 15 active employees or August ATS hires each month at no extra charge, so smaller patches and off-season months cost only the $400 annual platform fee.
Can we rehire last year's seasonal staff?
Yes. You can restore inactive employees or rehire them in bulk, and automatically send a rehire onboarding packet with just the documents you choose.
Can we handle paperwork for workers under 18?
Yes. Onboarding packet items can be limited to specific age ranges, so you can send minor-specific forms only to the employees who need them.
Does August work for corn mazes and fall festivals too?
Yes. Corn mazes, fall festivals and pumpkin patches use the same tools: team-based schedules, a shared timeclock, text broadcasts and mobile onboarding.
Get your season set up today
Join farms, haunted attractions and festivals across the country running their seasonal teams on August. Create your account online in minutes or book a demo with our team.