This past weekend while taking a Sunday drive through Granby, my family and I stumbled upon the Hayes Corn Maze. My son loves figuring out printed mazes, so it was a must see for us. None of us had ever experienced a corn maze which you can actually walk through. We sure are glad we took the time to stop in and check it out. Walking the corn maze was a lot of fun!
The Hayes Corn Maze is located on Sweet Pea Farm and was designed by Stanley Hayes. Each year Stanley designs a new maze based on a theme. In years past the themes have varied from agriculture, with "All About Cows", to History, with "The Granby Oak". This years theme was based on "The Circus".
After you enter the maze you come to a small clearing where there is an old tractor tire encircling two signs. One sign is an informational sign and the other is a multiple choice question based on the theme. The lettered answers coincide with the entrances to the next leg of the maze.
Answering the question correctly will lead you down the correct path and to an answer panel confirming you are correct. Answer incorrectly and you will end up at one of the many dead ends requiring you to back track to the question panel and try again. Each question has four possible answers and associated paths. There were five questions. I didn't time it but I think it took us about half an hour to get through.
The Hayes Corn Maze is open Friday, Saturday and Sundays with special hours on holidays. Prices are $7.00 for Adults and $5.00 for children. Kids four and under are free! Check their website for more information.
So study up on your circus trivia and head over to North Granby for a picnic lunch (tables and drinks are available) and an adventure through the Great Hayes Corn Maze! It's a great time you won't soon forget!