2024 northwest Illinois - Corn Mazes and More.org

Looking for a local corn maze or hayride in northwest Illinois?  Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in northwest Illinois, 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!

And if you know of one I missed and want to add it or correct the information, please let me know!

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Updates for December 2024

December: Corn mazes aren't open until late July or August - Same with Pumpkin patches. And if you are looking for a pumpkin patch, this website for pumpkin patches). You may also want to try the latest fun, Zombie Paintball, see this website!.

Corn mazes, sorted by county

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Bureau County

Carroll County

Henry County

• Country Corner - 2023 presumed permanently closed 
  5333 U. S. highway 150, Alpha, IL 61413. Phone: 309-629-2359. Fax: 3096292359. Email: rtf205@sbcglobal.net. Open: UPDATE for 2023, Their website and/or Facebook page have not been updated in years, so I assume they have closed permanently. If you know anything for sure, please write me, their last reported hours were Farm Market Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 7 pm Sunday 10 am to 6 pm May 1st; through October 31st Fall Fun Park
• Teresa's Tasty Produce - corn maze, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, Fall festival, cow train rides, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, petting zoo, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
  12420 County Highway 5, Atkinson, IL 61235. Phone: 309 936-7792. Alternate Phone: 309 945-7865. Fax: 309 936-7399. Email: ttp@geneseo.net. Open: October 1 to October 31; Corn maze open only on Saturday and Sunday from Noon to 5:00 pm Pumpkin patch open on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; Saturday and Sunday from Noon to 5:00 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: March 21, 2011)

Jo Daviess County

Lee County

Mercer County

Ogle County

Putnam County

• Boggios Orchard and Produce - Corn Maze, Pick Your Own pumpkins and apples,  petting zoo, fresh apple cider, Indian corn, variety of squash, popcorn, and gourds.
  12087 Illinois Hwy 71, Granville, IL, 61326. Phone: 815-339-2245. and Phone: 815/339-2460. Email: info@boggiosorchardandproduce.com. Open: SUMMER HOURS Monday - Saturday 9am - 6pm Sunday 9am - 5pm. Directions: From the intersection of SR (State Route) 26 and I 80 in Princeton, go east on I 80 for 4.3 miles to Exit 61/I 180. Go south on I 180 for 13.4 miles. At the Connecting Rd. exit, take the ramp for SR 71 and go east 4.9 miles to the market on the right. Open: Daily, July through mid November. Handicap Accessible; Restrooms; Hiking; Picnic area, Fresh picked vegetables and bake items. Our Orchard includes freshly picked produce, bakery, a craft store, livestock farm and local craft shows. Boggio's fruits, vegetables, petting zoo, corn mazes, pony rides and more are truly a joy for everyone in Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. Children will enjoy our tunnels of fun, petting zoo, pony rides, corn maze, go carts and more Our bakery takes pride in making the best Apple Cider Donuts around Every year we host a craft show for local crafters to show off their new craftsNotes about the Christmas season: We are now open till Christmas Eve!!! During the Christmas Season you will find the perfect gift for anyone. We make themed gift baskets, or you can create your own. We carry a large variety of Poinsettias, perfect for the Holiday. We also make custom grave blankets, and wreaths. Get your picture with Santa on the weekends.  (UPDATED: October 17, 2009)
  A visitor writes on October 20, 2012: "I had a blast petting the animals and they have a delicious bakery! "
  A visitor writes on October 08, 2010: "I'm originally from that area so I've been there several times. It's a nice time with the family, but not as big as Tanner's Orchard in Speer, IL "

Rock Island County

• Adventure Quest - 2023 presumed permanently closed 
  3501 207th Street North, Port Byron, IL 61275. Phone: 309-523-3619. Alternate Phone: 309-523-9430. Fax: 309-523-9419. Email: dale@morrisco.com. Open: UPDATE for 2023, Their website and/or Facebook page are gone, so I assume they have closed permanently. If you know anything for sure, please write me,
  
• Shady Knoll Farm - flowers, pumpkins, corn maze, petting zoo
  3115 Dennhardt Road, East Moline, IL 61244 Phone: 309-496-9636. Open: 10 am to 5 pm daily. Directions: I-80 exit 4A west, 1 mile on Rte. 5, right on Hubbard, quick right; or call for directions.The ONLY pyo crops offered are Pumpkins and flowers. . We have a variety of fresh-picked vegetables available to buy through the summer and our pumpkins are you-pick in the Fall. We work hard to keep the soil fertile and clean by using traditional organic techniques. We currently raise 30 varieties of squash and pumpkins that we sell in the fall at our pumpkin patch. At our traditional family patch we have 2 corn field mazes, a bale maze for the kids, bunnyville, and a petting zoo. Along with a variety of livestock, to give your family a true taste of the farm experience. (UPDATED: May 26, 2020)

Stark County

• See Tanner's in Marshall County

Stephenson County

Whiteside County

• The Great Pumpkin Patch - corn maze, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, train rides, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides, face painting, petting zoo
  16470 Black Road, Lyndon, IL 61261. Phone: 815-778-4856. Email us at: thegreatpumpkinpatch@yahoo.com. Directions: Interstate 88 to Exit 26, go North 1/2 block to Black Road turn East to farm And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in October. Open: We are open September 22, through October 31st 2006 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. every day, we open by 8:30 a.m weekdays for booked schools or groups Payment: Cash, Check.
• The Pumpkin Ranch and Corn Maize - UPDATE for 2019, Their website says they are permanently closed.
  11555 Albany Road, Albany, IL 61230.
• Selmi's - corn maze, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, haunted house, farm market, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, petting zoo, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
  1206 Dixon Avenue, Rock Falls, IL 61071. Phone: 815-626-3830. Fax: 8156266405. Email: selmi@essex1.com. Open: Monday to Sunday, from 9 am to 6 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Open for the Fall Season from October 1 to 31
  st. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page.

Winnebago County

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