2024 Northwest-central Kansas - Corn Mazes and More.org

Looking for a local corn maze or hayride in Northwest-central Kansas?  Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in Northwest-central Kansas, 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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Ellis County

• Cottage Lane Pumpkin Patch - corn maze, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, haunted corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, farm animals, school tours
  1001 West 15th, Ellis, KS 67637. Phone: (785) 726-2490. Email: soneson@gbta.net.  Directions: I-70 to Ellis, Exit 145. Turn West at downtown stoplight. Turn South at 110th Avenue We are on the left, past the creek. Open: Saturdays 11am to 5pm, Sundays 1pm to 5pm, Weekday tours by appointment only, call (785) 726 to 2490. U-Pick Pumpkins: Generally the last weekend in September to end of October; Schedule: September 20th to November 1st. Payment: Cash, Check. Please contact us for updated information and other seasonal events. More information and photos can be found at Cottage Lane Pumpkin Patch and Hand Poured Country Candles.  (UPDATED: September 28, 2011)
  

Graham County

Norton County

Osborne County

Phillips County

• Hunter's Pumpkin Farm - pumpkins, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, cow train / barrel train rides, corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, haunted trail, Honey from hives on the farm, U-pick and already picked, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, trike track, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations
  1323 East Highway 9, Kirwin, KS 67644. Phone: 785-533-1448. Email: a_hunter_08@hotmail.com. Open: Saturday 10 am to 7 pm Sunday 2 pm to 7 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: For a map to our farm, click here. Payment: Cash, Check. Pick your own pumpkin.  Pet and feed animals at the petting farm. Barrel train rides for kids. Hay rack rides for the family. Spooky Enchanted Trail (New for 2016!).  Corn Maze (New for 2016).  Paint your pumpkin.  Corn pit with treasures.  Chicken BINGO (New for 2016). Games for kids of all ages.  Concession stand .  FREE popcorn.  Souvenir cups for sale.  Tricycle track (New for 2016.) Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: August 17, 2016)

Rooks County

Russell County

• Granny Mae's Pumpkin Patch - corn maze, hay rides, pumpkins and gourds, picked or ready to pick
  3871 198th Street, Dorrance (off I70), KS 67634. Phone: 785-483-9667. Email: tonyabue@yahoo.com. Open: weekends in October; Saturdays 10 am to 6 and Sundays 1 pm to 5. Directions: Take I-70 to the Dorrance exit (#199), South (follow signs) - 3 miles South, 2 miles West, 1/2 mile North.  Granny Mae's offers an old-fashioned fall festival atmosphere with bonfires, marshmallow roasts, and live music.  Choose your favorite pumpkin directly from the vine or wander through the woods where hundreds of pumpkins are tucked among scarecrows and straw bales.  See the Gift Shoppe in the Harvest Barn to see our selection of scarecrows, candles, potpourri and other fall accents. Enjoy a cup of hot cider and roasted peanuts by the fire while the kids enjoy a scavenger hunt in our five-acre corn maze. Outhouse, picnic tables, group meeting area , firepit, Cider house & concessions, gift barn with crafts etc, kiddie games, kiddie barrel ride, haunted forest, pumpkin patch, Hay bale park for kids, corn maze with prizes, old fashioned candy store, firepit with roasted nuts.(UPDATED: August 20, 2021) 
  A visitor writes on October 02, 2014: "Stumbled across this little gem on our way across Kansas. What a wonderful surprise. Was expecting "just a pumpkin patch" only to discover so much more! Definitely worth the trip! Will be making this a yearly destination."
  A visitor writes on October 22, 2009: "Simply can't say enough. Breathtaking. Thought pumpkin patches were only for people with children. We have no children but went and spent the day walking around and setting by the fire. Lovely gift shop, Neat old time candy store. Try the hot cider! Incredible! "
  A visitor writes on October 01, 2009: "I visited Granny Mae's with my family last weekend for the first time. Was so amazed to see such an incredible place tucked away in Rural Russell County. The people there so warm and welcoming. The sights, sounds, and wonderful smells are incredible. So much for to enjoy. It was like stepping back in time to a more peaceful time. "
  A visitor writes on September 30, 2009: "Absolutely the neatest place I have ever taken my family to. Very warm and welcoming and we spent the entire day. Felt like we were in Branson! Musicians were terrific. So much for the kids to see and do. They hand roast peanuts by the fire and offer them free. Kids love the haunted forest! Love it! Love it! Love it! I can't say enough. Wholeheartedly recommend it! "
  A visitor writes on September 08, 2008: "Awesome. Step back into the old days, relax around the fire and make smores. I can't say enough about this place. It just puts you in the mood. The best in Ellis County."
  (Note: they're actually in Russell County..)

Smith County

Trego County