Corn mazes are supposed to be confusing… but some Central Ohio farms said “nah, let’s make this an art gallery made out of corn.” Every fall, farmers around here cut out designs so big and detailed you can literally walk through a giant portrait of Ryan Day, Marty McFly, or even Elmo.
So, whether you’re in it for the challenge, the photo ops, or just to brag that you wandered through Doc Brown’s face, here are the 5 craziest corn maze designs in Central Ohio this year.
Let’s Get Picking!
5. Pigeon Roost Farm
📍 4413 National Rd SW, Hebron, OH 43025
This year, Pigeon Roost Farm is trading spooky for star-spangled. Their “A-maize-ing Maze” celebrates America’s 250th birthday, woven right into the corn.
Combine that with their paintball, pumpkin picking, and the rest of the Great Pumpkin Fun Center, and you’ve still got a farm that doesn’t just “do fall”… it dominates it. Enter if you dare.
4. Lehner’s Pumpkin Farm
📍 2920 OH-203, Radnor, OH 43066
Lehner’s isn’t just another farm, it’s been crowned the #1 Pumpkin Patch in the Country by USA Today. On top of pumpkins, hayrides, and fall vibes, they’ve also got one of the most fun corn mazes in the state.
But here’s the best part: the corn maze is designed every year by the owner, Shelly, who carves out the designs herself. That’s insane dedication. This year’s has a giant smiley face and geometric patterns, which is basically like walking through a math problem while also trying not to get lost.
3. Van Buren Acres
📍 5066 Keller Rd, Hebron, OH 43025
Van Buren Acres has some kind of surgeon-level precision when it comes to corn mazes, and this year’s design proves it again. To celebrate America’s 250th birthday, they’ve carved a tribute right into the field, with stars, stripes, and all.
It’s the kind of maze that looks almost too clean to be made of corn, perfect for a patriotic photo op or just an excuse to get a little lost in the name of national pride.
2. Lynd’s Fruit Farm
📍 11455 Obee Road, Whitehouse, OH 43571
This year, Lynd Fruit Farm went full DeLorean. To celebrate the era of shoulder pads and mixtapes, they carved eight acres of corn into a full “Back 2 the Future” tribute, and it’s not just a flat outline either, there are hidden elements scattered throughout the maze to keep your group arguing pleasantly over which way to turn.
I don’t know if it’s a GPS, a really good tractor, or just years of practice, but the design looks incredible. If you’ve ever wanted to wander through 1985 with corn stalks instead of streets, this is your chance, apple cannons and pumpkin patch included.
1. The MAiZE at Little Darby Creek
📍 8657 Axe Handle Rd, Milford Center, OH 43045
Look, most farms just pick one thing to celebrate. The MAiZE at Little Darby Creek decided to double up this year, marking both America’s 250th birthday and the farm’s own 25th season with one design carved into eight acres of corn.
It’s a fitting theme for a farm that’s been doing this longer than most of its visitors have been alive. And honestly, the farm itself is just as fun as the maze, pumpkin blasters, corn cannons, and everything your inner 10-year-old (and actual 10-year-old) could ever want.
Final Thoughts (Before I Get Lost in Corn Forever)
Central Ohio farms don’t just grow the best sweet corn around, they’re turning it into art you can get lost in. Whether you want to time-travel with Marty McFly, wander through a patriotic tribute (or two, or three), or take on a challenge with hidden puzzles built right in, there’s a maze here that’ll blow your mind.
So grab your boots, grab your friends, and prepare to get a little lost.
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