2024 Western North Carolina - Corn Mazes and More.org

Looking for a local corn maze or hayride in Western North Carolina?  Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in Western North Carolina, 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 October 2024

October: 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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Alexander County 

Alleghany County

• The Pumpkin Patch at Blue Mountains Farm - UPDATE: October 12, 2020: The owner tells me they are now permanently closed
  Glade Valley, NC 27028.
• Edwards Choose and Cut - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, snacks and refreshment stand
  8882 NC highway 18 North, Ennice, NC 28623. Phone: 336-657-3463. Alternate Phone: 336-657-0343. Fax: 1-336-657-8718. Email: roxannee@skybest.com. Open: October 1 Friday through Sunday 10 am until sunset; Call ahead for appointment for Monday through Thursday; Trees can be pre - tagged when you come to get your pumpkins and gourds. Directions: From Winston-Salem: Take Highway 52 North to Mount Airy. Turn onto 89 West. Travel approximately 20 miles to Highway 18 South. Go approximately 6 miles. Total trip is 60 miles. From Charlotte: Take I-77 North to Mount Airy Exit. Take Highway 89 West. Travel approximately 20 miles to Highway 18 South. Go approximately 6 miles. Total trip is 90 miles. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. We also are able to mail-order your freshly cut trees, garland, or wreaths directly to your door anywhere in the continental United States.
• Fodder Trot Trails - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, haunted rides, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
  1730 Highway 18 North, Sparta, NC 28675. Phone: 336-372-Maze. Email: lgambill@skybest.com. Open: Fridays 2 pm to dark; Saturdays 10 am to dark; Sundays 2 pm to dark; By appointments only Monday through Thursday except on Labor day Monday 2 pm to dark and October 11th through 15th 2 pm to dark. Directions: From Sparta take Highway 18 North approximately 2 miles. Look for Fodder Trot Trails sign. Entrance is on the right. Click here for a map and directions. Corn Maze is open September 3 through November 7; Haunted hayride October 31; Flashlight nights are every Saturday in October till 10 pm. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. The corn maze theme is A Salute to an American Soldier.

Ashe County

• Ashe County Corn Maze - corn maze, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
  2152 Beaver Creek School Rd, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Phone: 800-238-8733. Email: MATTHEW.SEXTONFARMS@GMAIL.COM. Open: Friday from 3 pm to Dusk, Saturday from 10 am to Dusk, and Sunday from 12 pm to Duskfrom September 21st through October 28th., See our website for current hours. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Visit Our Web Site for More Information, Hours, Rates, Events and More;. Payment: Cash, only. The corn maze itself is around 5 acres, and can take as little as 30 minutes and up to an hour or so. Go at your own pace and take in the beautiful natural surrounds of the Ashe County scenery. The Ashe County Corn Maze is your family's fall tradition waiting to happen. Join us from late September through the end of October, every Friday through Sunday. There is a Pumpkin Lot right at the entrance of the festival where people will be able to pick and choose from a variety of decorative pumpkins ,gourds, and sunflowers. The Pumpkin Lot will be open everyday, so feel free to stop by and check out our wide selection of autumn decorations. Ashe County Corn Maze is glad to announce that people will be able to go out in the field and pick their pumpkin right off the vine! We have got multiple acres of different varieties of pumpkins, gourds, and sunflowers. You and your family can go and browse through the selection and find the perfect pumpkin to take home for Halloween! Acitivites include Paintball Shooting Gallery, Pumpkin Cannon(shoots up to 600 ft!), Large Covered Pumpkin Lot with multiple varieties of pumpkins, Bicycle Maze, Corn Cannons/Slingshots, 4 Acre Corn Maze, You-Pick Pumpkin/Sunflowers/Gourds, Knockerball, Live Music every Saturday and Sunday, Pumpkin Bowling, Tractor Hay Ride, Can Jam, Frisby Putt Putt, Corn Hole, Inflatables, Hay Bale Maze/Stack, Football, Soccer, Volleyball, Marshmallow Roast, Face Painting, Concession including Hotdogs, BBQ, Drinks. (UPDATED: September 12, 2024, JBS)
• Lantern Farm - corn maze, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field where they grow, straw or hay bale maze, horse-drawn hay rides, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, picnic area (bring your own food), petting zoo
  Doe Meadows, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Phone: (828) 278-9805. Email: lanternfarmnc@gmail.com. Open: Hours vary considerably; please see our website or Facebook page for current availability and hours. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, PayPal, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: April 02, 2021)

Avery County 

Burke County

• Foothills Corn Maze - corn maze, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
  484800 Morning Star Church Road, Morganton, NC 28655. Phone: 828 413-0404. Alternate Phone: 828 413-2462. Email: foothillscornmaze@yahoo.com. Open: Friday 6:00 pm to Dusk Saturday 11:00 am to Dusk Sunday 1:30 am to 5:30. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Exit 96 from Interstate 40, turn south from off-ramp. Turn right onto Jamestown Road, then stay left onto Mount Olive Church Road, then stay straight onto Morning Star Church Road. Corn Maze is on left. (Only 1.5 miles from Interstate 40). Click here for a map and directions. C Corn Maze is open from September 28th through October 28th Pumpkins will be available starting September 28th. Payment: Cash, only.  (UPDATED: October 23, 2013, from their website)  (UPDATED: September 18, 2012) (ADDED: September 14, 2008) (UPDATED: August 29, 2010)

Caldwell County 

• Johnny Wilson Farm LLC - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, corn maze, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, wagon rides, Bounce house, porta-potties, picnic area, Bouncy castle, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
  2547 Dry Ponds Rd, Granite Falls, NC 28630. Phone: 828-217-1874. Alternate Phone: 828-312-3080. Email: jwfarm.olivia@gmail.com. Open: October Monday to Friday by appointment only call; Open to the public no appointment needed on Saturday from 9 pm to 5 pm and Sunday from 1 pm to 5 pm. Directions: From interstate 40 take exit 113(Valdese)east bound turn left, west bound turn right. Stay straight through Valdese you will cross the castle bridge and then go up a hill. At top of hill is a stop light make a right onto Dry Ponds Road go approximately 3 miles farm is located on left if going to the pumpkin patch, birhtday parties or weddding or right if you going to buy produce, landscaping material, Christmas Trees. The office is also located on the right side inside the farm house. Click here for a map and directions. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, only.  (UPDATED: October 23, 2013, from their website)  (UPDATED: September 27, 2011)

Lincoln County

Surry County

• Riverside Family Farm - corn maze, pumpkins, hayrides, restrooms, concession stand (drinks, snacks and/or food), picnic area
  2638 Riverside Drive, Mt Airy, NC 27030. Phone: (336) 719-0499. Email: hdarrenslate@yahoo.com. Open: Weather Permitting Fridays and Saturdays: 10am-10pm Sundays: 1pm-7pm. Directions: From Mt. Airy, NC: Take Hwy 104/Riverside Drive out of Mt. Airy towards Ararat, VA for approximately 2 miles. After you pass J.J. Jones Intermediate School, and pass over the first bridge, our farm will be on the right. Look for the signs!! Can't miss us!. Payment: Cash, only.. We are presenting a Cherokee Indian themed Corn Maze for all ages, along with Hayrides, Pick-Your-Own Pumpkin, Picnic Area and Concessions! Put the "Field" back in Field Trip! Schools, Daycares, Youth Groups and Scout Groups are welcome! If you would like to book a special day for your group, we have set aside Thursdays from 10am-4pm although you are welcome anytime! Wheelchair Accessible. 2014 rates: Ages 3 & up-- $8.00 Ages 2 & under-- FREE! Rates include Corn Maze, Hayride, and other fun features on the Farm! (ADDED: October 14, 2014, suggested by a visitor)
  A visitor writes on October 14, 2014: "We haven't been here although someone did recommend them. Their web page shows a lot of information. "

Watauga County

• Harvest Farm - corn maze, pumpkin patch- pick in the the field, pumpkins, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, concessions or refreshment stand
  3287 highway 194n, Valle Crucis, NC 28691. Phone: 828 297 1462. Email: harvestfarmllc@gmail.com. Open: see their page.  Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. . This year visitors will be able to harvest pumpkins straight from the vine in our pick-your-own-pumpkin patch. With over 40 different jack-o-lantern, heirloom pumpkins, mini-pumpkins, gourds, and winter squash you are sure to find the perfect pumpkin! Re-visting guest get ready...the maze is going to be a challenge. (UPDATED: September 24, 2024, JBS)
• New River Corn Maze - corn maze, pumpkin patch- pick in the the field, haunted corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, restrooms, picnic area
  Laurel Gap Ridge Road, Deep Gap, NC 28618. Phone: 828-264-2986. Email: newrivercornmaze@gmail.com. Open: September 3 to October 31,call or see their website for current dates and hours, daytime and Haunted Maze hours May differ. Directions: The New River Corn Maze is located just outside of Boone, NC, on Highway 421. From Boone, travel South on Highway 421 toward Wilkesboro. From the last red lights at Food Lion/Old 421 Intersection, travel 2.3 miles. Take a left on Laurel Gap Ridge Road and follow the signs. From Wilkesboro, travel North on Highway 421. From intersection of Wighways 221 and 421 in Deep Gap (just past Blue Ridge Parkway Bridge) travel 3.3 miles and turn right on Laurel Gap Ridge Road and follow the signs. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. (UPDATED: October 23, 2013, from their website)  (ADDED: October 12, 2010)

Wilkes County

Yadkin County

• Alpha and Omega Corn Maze - corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, corn cannon, horse-drawn hay rides, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, cow train / barrel train rides, tractor-pulled hay rides, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, inflatables/bounce house, jumping pillow, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations
  1129 Cheek Road, Hamptonville, NC 27020. Phone: 336-466-5402. Email: alphaomegacornmaze@gmail.com. Open: Thursday to Friday, from 4pm to 9pm; Saturday, from 12pm to 9pm; and Sunday, from 1pm to 6pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Ag Day including Milk Cow Demonstrations all day - October 8th and 29th; Antique Tractor Show all day - October 15th. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Farm raised, organic beef for sale. Feed our farm animals for $0.50. Pumpkin Cannon.  Concessions, pumpkins, and farm-raised, organic beef is also for sale! You can reserve our picnic shelter for birthday parties and special events.  (UPDATED: September 15, 2016)(ADDED: September 23, 2014, suggested by a visitor)