What is the point of a corn maze?

Corn mazes are a way for farms to generate tourist income, and are also used as an attraction at Halloween-themed events and festivals across North America and the rest of the world. Some mazes are created to tell a story or portray a theme; some are inspired by books, movies, or time periods.

Are corn mazes cut or planted?

While The Maize Company originally used a modified weed whacker to cut paths in the corn—a process that took up to three weeks—today the design starts on a computer and paths are cut while the corn is still short. It takes about two months for the cornstalks to grow head-high or taller.

Are corn mazes an American thing?

Originally, the first full-size corn maze was believed to be created in Annville, Pennsylvania in 1993; however, similar corn mazes were highlighted in newspapers as early as 1982. Corn mazes have become popular tourist attractions in North America, and are a way for farms to generate tourist income.

Are corn mazes profitable?

Corn mazes can be very profitable. They are not a year round business so they only need to be run for about 2-3 months, so for a short amount of time they generate an impressive amount of income. Traditionally corn mazes are run from early September through the first of November.

How do you not be scared in a haunted corn maze?

Avoid screaming or laughing, which will make actors want to scare you.

If you get scared, tamp down on your reactions as much as you can. Instead of lurching back or yelling, try to just jump slightly and gasp.
Take deep breaths and move slowly through the haunted house to stay in control of your reactions.

Are corn mazes related to Halloween?

Corn Mazes have been a popular Fall tradition for quite some time now, and many owners put a twist on things and created Haunted Corn Mazes for the Halloween Season.

What are corn mazes made of?

A corn maze or maize maze is a maze cut out of a corn field. Originally, the first full-size corn maze was believed to be created in Annville, Pennsylvania in 1993; however, similar corn mazes were highlighted in newspapers as early as 1982.

What happens if you get lost in a corn maze?

Once the last visitor has left the maze in November, the structures are removed and farmers harvest the corn. Some of the corn becomes livestock feed on-site and some is sold so animals elsewhere can enjoy the maize.