101 Things To Do In Memphis #84: The Mid-South Maze

Most of the modern world is mapped—GPS devices capably guide people through entire road trips and atlases describe more terrain than most people could cover in an entire lifetime. While it's difficult to reawaken humanity’s sense of surprise and discovery, The Mid-South Maze is up for the challenge. Every year, the maze’s manufacturers spend months carving up their cornfield into clever patterns that, when viewed from the sky, might appear as a famed sports logo or the face of a long-departed pharaoh. On the ground, however, that pattern vanishes, leaving wanderers to use their wits to navigate the arching corn passageways.

The Mid-South Maze entertains with more than just its winding labyrinth.  The Jumping Pillow is the newest addition the Mid-South Maze and one of the hottest outdoor activities around. The Pillow originated in Europe and has made its way to the US within the last five years. The Pillow is 35’ x 65’ and can accommodate p to forty participants. Cost is $4 per person, jump all you want.

The Corn Cannon, one of the most popular activities offered, lets you launch ears of corn at targets up to 100 yards away. Hit a target, win a prize! Cost is three shots for $1.
Haunted Hayrides will take place on Friday and Saturday nights in October. Rides will feature a spooky twist and last approximately 15 minutes. Cost is $5 per person.

Hours of Operation
September
Thurs/Friday – 4:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday – Noon -10:00 PM
Sunday – Noon – 8:00 PM

October
Weds/Thurs/Friday – 4:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday – Noon – 10:00 PM
Sunday – Noon – 8:00 PM

Admission
Corn Maze
Adults (13 and Up) - $7.00
Kids (6-12) - $5.00
5 and under – Free with Adult Purchase

Haunted Maze
General Admission - $15.00
Haunted Hayride - $5.00

Haunted Maze Dates (7-10 PM)
Sept. 30, Oct 6-7, Oct 13-14, Oct 20-21, Octo 27-28, Oct 31, Nov 3-4

Located at Agricentral International, 7777 Walnut Grove Rd, Memphis

By and photo credit: http://www.midsouthmaze.com/