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Looking for a local corn maze or hayride in Central Virginia (Charlottesville, Staunton, Albemarle area)?  Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in Central Virginia (Charlottesville, Staunton, Albemarle area), sorted by county. Some are huge corn mazes with hayrides, pumpkins, corn cannons, inflatables and others are simple corn mazes with little else.  Most also have loads of pumpkins to choose from.  To really make it fun for  your kids, look for those that have the extra activities, like a corn cannon, cow train, inflatables, farm animals, pumpkin patch or zip lines.  There is usually a small fee for the mazes (of course, the  more elaborate mazes tend to charge more. Hayrides are often free. A LWAYS call before you go to confirm whether they are open this year and any requirements, they don't always report changes to me, and many closed permanently due to the covid lockdowns!

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Corn mazes, sorted by county

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Albemarle County

Amherst County

Appomattox County

  • Village Gardens - Follows organic practices,  tractor-pulled hay rides, haunted rides, haunted trail, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field,gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, school tours
    206 Village Garden Lane, Appomattox, VA 24522. Phone: (434) 352-5889. Alternate Phone: (434) 660-3281. Email: VillageGardn@aol.com. Open: Late September until Gone. Directions: Do not try to find us by using GPS! Our county hasn't advanced that far!!! From the Kroger Shopping Center in Appomattox, Turn left at the Light. Take the 1st Appomattox Exit. At the end of the ramp, turn left onto Highway 26. Go 5 Miles, and just past the country store on the right, turn Right onto Oakville Road. Go 2 miles, and Village Gardens is on the Left. Click here for a map and directions. Christmas is a busy time for us, and we produce more than 500 wreaths by hand in a season; Early orders will ensure that you have your wreath when you want it; We also keep wreaths on hand for our walk-in customers. We follow organic practices, but are not seeking certification. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. We are a full service nursery and garden center. We have seasonal crops of annuals, vegetables for planting, as well as a spectacular selection of mums in the fall and poinsettias for the winter. Contact us for Great Fundraising Opportunities and Educational tours.
    (ADDED: August 11, 2009) (UPDATED: June 01, 2010)

Buckingham County

Charlottesville (City of)

Fluvanna County

  • Layz S Ranch - corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, pony rides, farm animals, birthday parties
    2253 Thomas Jefferson Parkway, Palmyra, VA 22963. Phone: 434-591-0898. Email: info@layzsranch.com. Open: Opening September 21st for the 2013 season; Saturdays 10am -6pm. Fridays in October 4pm -7:30pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: 2.2 miles from Palmyra on Route 53 (Thomas Jefferson Parkway). Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. We will open September 29 with our fall activities - pumpkin patch, hay rides, new larger corn maze, hay bale maze, hay pyramid, corn pit, ride el toro, and pony rides.  (ADDED: September 20, 2009)  (UPDATED: September 06, 2011)  (UPDATED: September 10, 2012) (UPDATED: September 20, 2012) (UPDATED: September 01, 2013)  (UPDATED: September 03, 2013)

Greene County

  • Greenfield Farm - corn maze, pumpkins, hay maze, farm animals, kiddie corral, spider climb, hay rides, restooms, picnic area
    2455 Dairy Road, Ruckersville, VA 22968. Phone: 434-985-7653. Open: UPDATE for 2019: They are closed until the 2020 season; but it doesn't sound like they plan to reopen: "Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances we will be closed this season. We are so very sorry for any inconvenience. Thank you for all the support over the past 17 years". Payment: cash or check only. It is also a beef cattle farm. Greenfield farm is a fun and educational activity for people of all ages. Take home a pumpkin, enjoy a beautiful hayride, a variety of farm animals to see, hay maze & climb and of course play in the 5 acre corn maze. There is also a kiddie corral for children. 

Louisa County

Lynchburg (City of)

Madison County

Nelson County

  • Blue Ridge Mountain Maze - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- harvested and laid out on the ground or lawn, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, we also have pie pumpkins, Trick-or-treating event, Fall festival, farm market, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, picnic area (bring your own food), farm animals, birthday parties, group reservations
    Blue Toad Hard Cider, 462 Winery Lane, Roseland, VA 22967. Phone: (434) 212-0413. Email: mountainmazefun@gmail.com. Open: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from late September to early November 7, 2021 on Fridays: 10 am to 10 pm Saturdays: 10 am to 10 pm Sundays: 10 am to 6 pm and Monday Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day: 10 am to 6 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. . Directions: conveniently located 40 minutes from Charlottesville along a beautiful and scenic Nelson County drive. We are now located at Blue Toad Hard Cider, in the Heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains and located at the base of the entrance to Wintergreen Mountain Top Ski & Golf Resort.. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. Have a blast in our 5 acre corn maze with fun puzzles and challenges, romp and play in our huge kids courtyard of fun, with giants slides, pumpkin slingshots, tire swings, corn tires, hay bale maze, food trucks, a country store, and farm animals! Rent a private party area for 2 hour periods (10 am to 12, 12:30-2:30, 3-5pm). Or rent a private campfire for the night maze! Have your own private campfire with bench seating and picnic table (either 5:30-7:30 pm or 8-10pm).  (UPDATED: September 12, 2023, JBS) (UPDATED: August 14, 2021)
  • Drumheller's Orchard - Corn Maze, Hayrides to the orchard and pumpkin patch
    1130 Drumheller Orchard Lane, Lovingston, VA 22949. Phone: 434-263-5036. Open: September through December 21st, Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday from 12 pm to 5 pm. We have two apple festivals per year. They always fall on the last weekend in September and the third weekend in October. Come to a festival at Drumheller's and experience a wonderful fall weekend filled with beautiful scenery, delicious apples, cider, and many family activities. 2013 festival dates are September 28 & 29, 9am-5pm and October 19 & 20, 9am-5pm. Nelson County event information, etc.: (800) 282-8223. Apple festival and apple butter making. (UPDATED: October 19, 2013, from their website)

Orange County

  • Liberty Mills Farm - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, corn maze, pumpkins, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, straw or hay bale maze, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, Honey from hives on the farm, picnic area (bring your own food), school tours, group reservations
    9166 Liberty Mills Road, Somerset, VA 22972. Phone: 434-882-6293. Alternate Phone: 434-882-MAZE. Email: info@libertymillsfarm.com. Open: in October: Wednesday - Friday, from 1 pm to 5 pm; Saturday 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday 11 am to 5 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Pumpkin updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries: May to June; Contact for hours and days. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. No pets, smoking or alcohol allowed on the farm at any time. Strawberries: May to June; Contact for hours and days. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. No pets, smoking or alcohol allowed on the farm at any time. Located in Central Virginia, just 30 minutes northeast of Charlottesville, Liberty Mills Farm would LOVE for you to have an A-Maze-ing Adventure. Wind your way through our 33 acre Fall Corn Maze, pick Flowers, attend our Sunflower Festival, pick Strawberries or Pumpkins, explore our Farm Market and view our antique tractor collection. No pets, smoking or alcohol permitted on the farm.(UPDATED: October 14, 2019, JBS)  (ADDED: August 16, 2010)
  • Round Hill Farm - corn maze, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, cow train, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, school tours
    6609 Everona Rd, Culpeper, VA 22701. Phone: 540-308-8245. Alternate Phone: 540-379-7218. Email: rfaulconer66@gmail.com. Open: September 28th thru October 31st; weekdays from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm; weekends 10:00 to 5:00 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From Culpeper: 12 Miles South on Route 522 into Orange County. Right to Everona Road (go to top of the hill) From Oragne: North to intersection Route 20/522. Route 522 North 3 1/2 miles to left on Everona Road From Fredricksburg: Route 3 Wes. Left on Route 20(traffic light) & go 13 miles. Route 522 North 3 1/2 miles to left on Everona Road (go to top of the hill). Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. With the arrival of cool weather, apple festivals, pumpkin patches and the turning of the leaves, comes a new season of family fun…Fall! For many years, Round Hill Farm and the Pumpkin Patch have welcomed the families of Central Virginia to join in the celebration of fall with Halloween pumpkin picking, old-fashioned hayrides, a barnyard petting-zoo, corn maze, pony rides, apples, mums and more… General Admission, No Reservations Required; Admission Includes: Hay Ride to Pumpkin Patch, Hay Bale Maze and Pyramid, Corn Maze, Farm Animals, Moon Bounces,Tire Swing Playground. Round Hill Farm Facebook page.

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