Every Fall, These 6 Mississippi Corn Mazes Turn A Saturday Afternoon Into A Family Adventure
A wrong turn on a back road in Mississippi once led me to a hand-painted sign, a pile of pumpkins, and a wall of corn taller than my car. I went in for a quick look and came out two hours later, dusty, hungry, and grinning.
Corn mazes are simple fun, but they pull families off their phones and into the fresh fall air together. Here are six farms across the state where a slow Saturday can turn into the best day of the season.
1. Southern Promiseland Farm
Picture eight acres of corn hiding more than four miles of trails. That is the scale waiting near Kiln, where the maze is laid out with GPS technology and redrawn every fall so returning families never walk the same route twice.
The paths split into two parts. A longer 2.9-mile trail suits crews with plenty of energy, while a 1.6-mile loop works well for little legs or anyone who wants a shorter wander.
The stalks are kept neat and the walkways tidy, which makes the long stretches feel less like a chore.
What sets this farm apart is its Farm Scene Investigation game. Kids hunt for clues tucked along the trails, turning a simple walk into a mystery to solve, and the search keeps everyone looking closely instead of rushing to the exit.
Once the maze is done, there is still plenty left. Hayrides roll across the property, cow trains carry younger riders, and a grass maze offers a smaller puzzle.
Farm animals wait for a friendly pat, and the pumpkin patch, play area, and picnic spots round out the day.
Plan around Saturdays, since the gates usually open on that day from late September into early November.
2. Seward Farms
Shortcuts do not exist here, and that is exactly the point. The seven-acre maze in Lucedale is famous for paths that twist, double back, and test even the most confident navigator in the group.
Since 2002, this family-owned farm has built its reputation on seasonal fun, and the maze gets a full redesign every single year. Saturday guests even walk a different layout than school field trip groups.
For anyone worried about wandering too long, there is a handy trick: scan a QR code and track your spot in the maze with GPS on your phone.
Hungry for more after the corn? The farm packs in pig races, hayrides, slides, a giant bouncer, and pony rides.
Kids can feed cows, donkeys, and other animals, while corn cannons give older visitors something to aim for. Campfires add a cozy glow as the afternoon cools.
On certain October weekends, the mood shifts. A Field of Fright and a Haunted Hayride bring a spooky twist for families who like a few jumps with their autumn outing.
Open days change through the season, so checking the farm website before the drive saves any surprises at the gate.
3. Mitchell Farms Peanut Farm open Aug- Oct and Pumpkin Patch open Sept 27-Nov 2; Sat 9-6 and Sun 1-5
Boiled peanuts in one hand, a maze map in the other. Few fall days in Collins start better than that, and this farm has been building family traditions around moments like it for more than 20 years.
The corn maze covers five to six acres and carries a new theme every year. There is only one way in and one way out, so finding the exit takes real teamwork.
Families who love a challenge tend to circle back for another round.
Pumpkins are a big deal here too. Known as Mississippi’s Largest Pumpkin Patch, the farm grows more than 40 varieties, and wagon rides carry visitors right out into the field.
Train rides and hayrides add even more ways to roll around the property.
Between rides, wander past historic cabins, a sunflower patch, and a butterfly garden. Goats hang out at the Goat Castle, while kids burn energy on Sand Mountain, the Tractor Slide Racer, giant slides, rope swings, and the Corn Pool.
Snacks include kettle corn, caramel apples, and blueberry lemonade.
Fall hours run Saturday from 9 AM to 6 PM and Sunday from 1 to 5 PM, with free on-site parking.
4. Wise Family Farm
Where else can you putt a tennis ball across a cow pasture? Hillbilly Pasture Golf, a nine-hole course on the Pontotoc property, sums up the playful spirit of this north Mississippi farm.
Getting to the corn maze is part of the fun, since a wagon carries guests right down to it. The themed layout changes each year, and some trails lead straight into dead ends on purpose.
Speedy groups can zip through quickly, while others enjoy taking their time. On flashlight nights, the same paths feel brand new in the dark.
Wagon rides lasting 20 to 30 minutes tour the farm’s 80 acres and pause for photos. A pick-your-own pumpkin patch sits at the center of the season, and barnyard pals like goats, bunnies, cows, ducks, and chickens keep younger visitors busy.
Little ones can climb the Kiddie Farm-Playground, swing on giant tractor tires, and scramble over hay and tire pyramids. The Crazy Corn Wagon is another favorite.
Zinnia and sunflower fields are open for picking, and a cotton field lets guests pluck a real boll to take home.
Saturday hours run 10 AM to 7 PM, and parking is free.
5. Cedar Hill Farm, The Barn.
Sunset changes everything at this 120-acre farm near Hernando. By day, the five-acre corn maze feels relaxed and easy for families.
After dark, it becomes a whole different puzzle.
Flashlight Corn Maze and Hayride nights invite guests to bring their own lights and find their way through the shadowy stalks. Late Saturday hours, running until 10 PM, make it simple to stay for the evening fun after an afternoon of daytime activities.
Family-owned since 1996, the farm grows berries, pumpkins, and Christmas trees, and fall brings a long list of things to do. Pumpkin picking, hayrides, and tractor rides head out to the patch.
A petting and feeding zoo, pig races, a pirate ship playground, and a honeybee display keep curious minds busy. Face painting and a chicken show add a little silliness, while pony rides and paintball target shoots cost extra.
When stomachs start to rumble, The Barn Restaurant and a snack bar are close by. The general store stocks fresh eggs, honey, and root beer floats for a sweet finish.
Dogs are allowed, and free parking makes arrival easy. Fall festivities typically run from early October into early November.
6. Bull Bottom Farms
Thousands of pumpkins spread across the fields in Duck Hill, and that is only the start. Tucked between Grenada and Winona, this family-owned farm has grown into a fall habit for folks across central Mississippi.
The corn maze anchors the day, offering a classic wander through tall rows that suits all ages. After finding the way out, families can pick their own pumpkin from a patch so large it is hard to choose just one.
Variety is the real draw. Kids bounce on a jumping pillow, zoom down slides, and dig through a cornbox, which works like a sandbox filled with corn kernels.
Go carts add speed, while hay rides and a cow train ride move at a calmer pace. Corn cannons give everyone a chance to aim, and swings and farm animals fill in the quiet moments.
Then there is Wild West Tiny Town, a small frontier village built for make-believe. It gives younger visitors a fun place to play sheriff or shopkeeper between other activities.
The fall season is set to start September 26. Saturday hours run 10 AM to 7 PM, Sunday from 1 to 5 PM, and parking is free on-site.