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Corn mazes in Dayton: Where to get lost this fall

FILE PHOTO: Fall on the Farm at Jackson Family Farm is on West Alexandria Road in Madison Twp. The educational farm experience features pedal tractors, pumpkin patch, farm animals, corn maze, hay tower, hayride to the cattle field, pumpkin jump pad and more. NICK GRAHAM / STAFF

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Credit: Nick Graham

FILE PHOTO: Fall on the Farm at Jackson Family Farm is on West Alexandria Road in Madison Twp. The educational farm experience features pedal tractors, pumpkin patch, farm animals, corn maze, hay tower, hayride to the cattle field, pumpkin jump pad and more. NICK GRAHAM / STAFF
Lifestyles
By Alex Cutler
Updated Oct 4, 2024
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Exporting $771 million of corn in 2022, Ohio is the eighth largest state for the crop, according to the U.S. government. In fact, corn is only behind soybeans as Ohio’s largest agricultural export.

So when fall arrives, local farmers find new revenue in their fields by adding twists and turns via corn mazes and invite people to come get lost in them, and make their ways out.

Southwest Ohio is home to many corn mazes; here is a guide to some of those:

🌽Young’s Jersey Dairy

Young’s Jersey Dairy is kicking off the fall season this weekend on the farm with pick your own pumpkins, a corn maze, wagon rides, a wool gathering and more.

Credit: Natalie Jones

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Credit: Natalie Jones

Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Nov. 3

Location: 6880 Springfield-Xenia Road, Yellow Springs

Description: The popular corn maze at Young’s Dairy is now open. This 3.5 acre maze rewards families with a children’s playground at the finish line.

🌽Lucas Brother’s Farm Fall Festival

Hours: 5-9 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 27 through Oct. 27

Location: 3229 Ferry Road, Bellbrook

Description: In addition to a 6-acre corn maze, this festival features a sunflower patch, a grass tunnel, farm animals and more.

🌽Tom’s Corn Maze

We visited Tom Eby at Tom's Maze. Photo by Amelia Robinson

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Hours: Noon-6 p.m. Thursdays, noon-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, noon-6:30 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 6 through Nov. 3

Location: 4881 Germantown-Liberty Road, Germantown

Description: 2024 marks the 27th anniversary of the popular corn maze. With more than 8 acres of corn, this maze is one of the largest in the region. Admission into the attraction ends an hour before close.

🌽Pumpkin Valley Farm

Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 28 through Oct. 27

Location: 100 Union Falls Road, Dayton

Description: This year, the Pumpkin Valley Farm entitled the maze the “Bee Kind” corn maze. Admission to the farm also include duck races, animal meet and greets and more.

🌽Today’s Harvest

Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 6 through Oct. 31

Location: 5859 Ohio 320, New Paris

Description: Today’s Harvest has decided to theme its 2024 corn maze around former President Donald Trump. Reservation can be made for this maze online.

🌽Barn-N-Bunk Farm Market

Barn N Bunk in Trenton is seen Sept. 21, 2009.

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Hours: Noon-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 21 through Oct. 27

Location: 3677 Wayne-Madison Road, Trenton

Description: Admission to this corn maze also includes a pillow bounce, batting cages, a climbing wall, hayrides and more.

🌽VanDemark Farm Lost Land Corn Maze

An aerial shot of VanDemark Farm's Lostland Corn Maze.

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Hours: 6-11 p.m. Fridays, noon-11 p.m. Saturdays, noon-7 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 13 through Oct. 27

Location: 2401 S. VanDemark Road, Sidney

Description: This venue is open on weekdays by group reservation. This corn maze is 8.5 acres and has a unique design each year.

🌽Schappacher Farms

Warren County Commissioners Dave Young and Pat South along with Mason Mayor Don Prince and Mason Christian Village Veterans Association past commander Victor Carman pose with the newly erected sign Nov. 30 honoring Warren County veterans. The sign is located at the Schappacher Farm along Ohio 42 in Mason.

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Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 21 through Oct. 27

Location: 3068 W. Ohio 73, Wilmington

Description: This farm offers a free corn maze and hayrides for guests. For an additional price, guests can also pick their own pumpkins or try a selection of cider drinks.

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Alex Cutler is a graduate of Sinclair Community college, with degrees in Communication and Multimedia Journalism. Alex looks to continue his education and career in the near future.