The Sunflower Maze is expected to open Saturday, August 1st 2026.

2026 THEME: Winnie-the-Pooh!

Celebrate 100 years of friendship, imagination, and adventure at the 2026 Lyman Orchards Sunflower Maze! This year's maze honors A.A. Milne's beloved Winnie-the-Pooh, first published in 1926 and cherished by generations ever since.

Guests can wander through over 350,000 blooming sunflowers carved into a special centennial design featuring Winnie-the-Pooh holding "100" balloons, surrounded by buzzing bees and storybook charm. Whether you fondly remember reading the classic tales yourself or are sharing them with a new generation, this year's maze offers a delightful journey through one of literature's most treasured children's stories. 

Celebrating its 20th year, the Lyman Orchards Sunflower Maze combines outdoor adventure, family fun, and unforgettable memories. Stroll through nearly a mile of winding pathways, discover themed trivia stations, and immerse yourself in a world where friendship, curiosity, and simple pleasures have been celebrated for a century.

Like Pooh following a pot of honey, visitors will make their way through Connecticut's original Sunflower Maze while surrounded by a sea of yellow, orange, and red blooms. Along the way, guests can test their knowledge with Winnie-the-Pooh-themed trivia questions and enjoy spectacular views from our 10-foot observation platform.

$1 of every admission goes to support Connecticut Children's Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders.  The Lyman Orchards family wants children battling cancer to reach for the stars and never lose hope. The Lyman Orchards Sunflower Maze, Connecticut’s original Sunflower Maze officially opens Saturday, August 1st at 9 am and runs until Sunday, August 30th.

Each visitor receives an official Sunflower Maze Map to help guide you through the twists and turns along the pathways. You'll also be given a Maze Passport featuring ten trivia questions related to the maze theme, or choose from a selection of passports featuring categories ranging from "movies" to "sports" trivia.  Answering each questions correctly will help you choose the right direction at each of ten main crossroad stations within the maze.

Purchase your ticket onsite, pick up your maze map and passport, then make your way through nearly one mile of winding pathways surrounded by 350,000 sunflowers!  Climb atop our 10 ft. viewing platform for the ultimate view and group photos. The setting is serene and the scenery is spectacular for this one-of-a-kind experience!

2026 Sunflower Maze Design: Winnie-the-Pooh 100 Years

Fun facts about the Lyman Orchards Sunflower Maze:

• The Maze is approximately 3 acres in size
• The average time to make it through the Maze is approximately 30 minutes
• During your walk amid the sunflowers, you'll see butterflies and yellow finches, with the surrounding orchards hills as a beautiful scenic backdrop
• Colorful signs throughout the Sunflower Maze pathways feature educational content and trivia related to the sunflower maze theme. 
• The Sunflower Maze has raised over $220,000 for Connecticut Children's
• The Lyman Orchards Sunflower Maze is Connecticut's original Sunflower Maze and now in its 20th year of operation
• The Maze is a unique team-building activity for remote employees, sports teams, or organizations!

The maze will be open daily from 9:00am to 4:30pm.

Admission pricing for 2026:

$12.00 for ages 13+

$7.00 for ages 4-12

free ages 3 and under

Pick Your Own Sunflowers available at our Sunflower Patch (separate from the maze) for $5.00 per flower.

For information on group pricing, click here.

The last entrance to the maze is at 4:30 p.m. 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 contact eventsadmin@lymanorchards.com.

Cut Your Own Sunflowers are available from 9AM-4:30PM at the Maze location in a separate field. Pay at the Maze booth.

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!

• If you are sick or not feeling well, please stay home and do not come to the farm or Maze
• We accept cash, credit, debit, and contactless payment options
• Picnicking activity will not be allowed in the Maze
• Animals/Pets will not be allowed in the Maze
• ADA Service Animals are always welcome

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 Connecticut Children’s

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut 100% dedicated to children, providing more than 30 pediatric specialties. Kids and parents love the exceptional care offered at 40+ locations in three states, and through Video Visit. Connecticut Children’s experts and community leaders are committed to breakthrough research and innovative partnerships which have won them multiple awards. They are Magnet recognized, a designation only 7% of hospitals achieve, and the Women's Choice Award has recognized Connecticut Children’s as Best Children’s Hospital and for best pediatric emergency care.

Connecticut Children’s is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to improve access to health care for all children.

Stop by our pick your own orchards for pick your own blueberries then head down to the Apple Barrel Farm Market for delicious baked goods and deli!

Make sure to save room for Lyman Orchards Creamery!