In celebration of America's 250th anniversary, we're' taking a journey through 250 Years of the U.S.A.! Wander through our Corn Maze while discovering interesting facts, trivia, and milestones from American history.
The 2026 Corn Maze opens Saturday, September 5th at 10 AM. We'll be celebrating opening day with our annual ribbon-cutting ceremony, and all are welcome to join us!
The maze is approximately 4 acres in size with over a mile of pathways. The average time to make it through the maze is approximately 30-40 minutes. Signage throughout the pathways features educational content and trivia related to each year's theme! Starting in 2000, the maze is in its 27th year of operation.
One dollar of each maze admission will be donated to support the American Cancer Society. Since 2000, the Corn Maze has raised more than $840,000 for the organization. In addition, $.50 of each admission fee will be donated to the Connecticut Cancer Foundation, which has received more than $100,000 from the Corn Maze since 2020.
The Lyman Orchards Corn Maze is open from September 5th through November 1st. The maze is open 1 PM - 5:30 PM Monday-Friday and 10 AM - 5:30 PM on Weekends and Holidays. Last maze entry is 5:30pm*. Sunday, November 2nd hours will be 10am - 4:30pm due to daylight savings.
*The corn maze will close early at 3:30 PM for select special events. (September 11, October 2 & October 16)
Admission pricing for 2026:
$12.00 for ages 13+
$7.00 for ages 4-12
Free ages 3 and under
As part of the experience, each visitor receives an official Corn Maze Map to help guide them through the twists and turns along the one-mile stretch of pathways and hundreds of decision points.
Corn Maze travelers are issued a Corn Maze Passport featuring ten trivia questions related to the current years theme. Answering each questions correctly will help you choose the right direction at each of ten main crossroads within the maze.
Additional passport trivia categories include music, movies, health, and sports, to name a few. Corn Cops are also positioned within the maze for extra guidance and assistance if needed.
The average time needed to navigate the entire maze is 30-40 minutes.
The opening of the Corn Maze on September 5th will coincide with the Lyman Orchards Corn Maze and Cider Donut Festival from 10 AM - 4 PM. The Corn Maze and Cider Donut Festival will be on September 5th & 6th with great family fun activities for everyone to enjoy! Click here to learn more.
Purchase your ticket at the corn maze, pick up your maze map and passport, then make your way through the 2026 corn maze. A great activity for kids, team outings, corporate team building, or even a first date!
The maze is open 1-5:30pm Monday-Friday and 10am-5:30pm on Weekends and Holidays. Last maze entry is 5:30pm.
For daily updates on the maze and Pick Your own, call our 24-hour hotline at 860-349-6015. Group pricing is available for companies or outings, please click here to inquire.
2026 Maze Procedures
Ensuring the health and safety of our customers and employees is at the forefront of our 2026 Maze procedures. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Most importantly, we thank you for your patronage!
About Lyman Orchards
Set on 1,100 acres in the heart of Connecticut, Lyman Orchards (est. 1741) is a year-round destination for the whole family in Middlefield. Shop at the Apple Barrel farm market, filled with fresh produce and Lyman Orchards’ award-winning "Hi-Top" Apple Pie; celebrate special events and weddings at the Lyman Homestead; enjoy seasonal Pick Your Own fruits and tours of the orchard; golf on two world-class, public 18-hole courses designed by Gary Player and Robert Trent Jones, and improve your skills at the Lyman Orchards Golf Center and Apple Nine Course. For more information, call Lyman Orchards at 860-349-6000, or visit us at lymanorchards.com.
About the American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is on a mission to free the world from cancer. They invest in lifesaving research, provide 24/7 information and support, and work to ensure that individuals in every community have access to cancer prevention, detection, and treatment. For more information, visit cancer.org.
About Connecticut Cancer Foundation
The Connecticut Sports Foundation Against Cancer was founded in 1987 by Connecticut native John Ellis, former Major League Baseball player and cancer survivor, to provide economic assistance and compassionate financial aid to cancer patients and their families in his home state. In 2017, the name of the foundation was changed to the Connecticut Cancer Foundation (CCF), to better reflect their mission.
Through the CT Cancer Patient Assistance Program, CCF is able to help Connecticut families requesting assistance through referrals from oncology social workers from hospitals, cancer treatment centers and hospices throughout the state. For the past 34 years, CCF has quietly granted over $6.9 million to more than 8,000 Connecticut families dealing with the financial hardship that often follows a cancer diagnosis. In addition, the Foundation has donated over $2.5 million to support ongoing cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. For more information, visit ctcancerfoundation.org.
Stop by our pick your own orchards for pick your own apples and pick your own pumpkins, then head down to the Apple Barrel Farm Market for delicious baked goods and deli!
Make sure to save room for Lyman Orchards Creamery signature ice cream sundaes!
32 Reeds Gap Rd
Middlefield, CT 06455
860-349-6000
700 Main Street
Middlefield, CT 06455
860-349-6031
70 Lyman Road
Middlefield, CT 06455
860-349-6033
105 South Street
Middlefield, CT 06455
860-349-6015
