Escobar Corn Maze is now open for its 26th season. This year the maze design is a world map.

The farm also features afternoon hayrides, a pick-your-own Pumpkin Patch, and a Kid’s Cow Train.

Spanning across 8.5 acres, the site offers two separate mazes — which when seen from the air make one big design and provide visitors an opportunity to lose themselves twice. Both sides boast a bridge where one can get an overview of the maze, a beautiful view, and discover ways to find their way out. For those who are lost and unable to figure out how to get out, Corn Cops are stationed in the corn, ready to assist.

Escobar’s Corn Maze is now open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, as well as on the Columbus Monday holiday. The Maze is scheduled to close on Sunday, Nov. 9, at 3 p.m.  Admission for children ages 4-10 years is $8, and ages 11 and up are $10 (ages 3 and under are free). Tickets can be obtained at the website and can be used anytime throughout the season. Tickets can be bought online with credit cards or on site with cash.

In a salute to all military personnel who show their valid ID, admission is half-price during the month of September.

This year Escobar Corn Maze is highlighting its much-loved afternoon hayrides. The tractor-pulled hayrides pass through the dairy barn and travel through fields around the farm. Hayrides are offered any day the maze is open from 12 to 5 p.m. for $6. Hayrides can also be arranged at other times for groups of 20 or more.

The Kids Cow Train rides are available 11 to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays and Columbus Day Monday at $4 each.

Harry Potter’s Mad Science Day will be celebrated on Saturday, Sept. 27, with Jonathan, the always-entertaining mad scientist hosting a one-hour show at 1 p.m.  Rain date is 1 p.m. on Sept. 28.

Escobar Corn Maze was founded 26 years ago in an effort to help keep the dairy farm in business. Farm owner Jane Escobar explains: “At that time, the price we were getting paid for our milk left us losing a lot of money. We had to scramble to find ways to stay afloat financially. And the price of milk has not increased much in the 26 years since, but our expenses have increased immensely!”

In the year 2000, Louis Escobar, Jane’s late husband, had spoken to other farmers hoping to find innovative ways to keep the farm operating. He was excited by the “corn maze” idea because it seemed it could be a win-win for the farm and the community. “And every year since, our 88-year-old farm has depended on the corn maze and the incredible support of our community to help keep this dairy farm in business.“

To learn more about Escobar Corn Maze, visit the website at EscobarCornMaze.com or call 401-835-8813 or 401-683-1444.