Maryland is home to many local farms fixtures of their communities, welcoming families for generations. And come autumn, festivities pick up. Carry on the seasonal tradition by visiting one of these wonderful farms and getting lost (not literally!) in a corn maze. Here are our favorites.
According to its website, Adkins Farm Market in Salisbury invites you to “take a mini vacation in the country.” It offers activities throughout the year, but its fall offerings are particularly awesome. Pick your own pumpkins, take the kids to the play area, and discover the secrets of its seven-acre corn maze.
Bowles Farms, LLC in Clements claims to be home to southern Maryland’s largest cornfield maze and pumpkin patch. While we haven’t independently verified whether it is indeed the largest, we can tell you it’s pretty darn amazing. This year, the maze is themed to celebrate the Washington Capitals' Stanley Cup win.
Maryland Sunrise Farm LLC in Gambrills, Maryland sits on over 570 acres. The corn maze, themed for unicorns this year, is one of the “25 Best to Visit” in the United States according to their website. Find all 10 posts within this eight-acre maze to win a price.
Magnolia Meadow Farms invites you to experience the home of “Maryland’s Largest Corn Maze and Fall Festival,” according to their website, starting in mid-September. Explore four unique mazes, totaling 7.1 miles of trails and over 30 acres of corn. Ask about their team challenges, too.
Summers Farm in Middletown has a 12-acre corn maze with nine-foot-tall corn. The maze has a challenging section with various twists and turns and a simpler path, perfect for an afternoon stroll.
Cornfusion Corn Maze brings the maize craze to Manchester. This year’s theme is “Secret Agent,” inviting you to “journey into a world of intrigue and espionage,” according to their website.
Forrest Hall Farm in Mechanicsville has a unique maze design ever year. They are one of the older farms in the area, having been in constant operation for over 100 years. Experience the tradition for yourself this fall.
Jumbo’s Pumpkin Patch in Middletown offers a wide variety of activities, including pick-your-own pumpkins, hayrides, face painting, a concession stand, fall shopping, and a 15-acre corn maze. The patch opens in mid-September and runs until the end of October.
Gayer Farm in Mount Airy, opens early this year and stays open longer than most. Their season runs from early September through early November. During that time, stop in for their fall fun festival, pumpkin picking and excellent corn maze.
Since 1951, the Buppert Family has continuously farmed in Marriottsville, providing fresh vegetables, fruits, and livestock. Every fall, they also offer hayrides, access to their pumpkin patch, and a wonderful corn maze.