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Maryland Corn Maze

📍 389 Gambrills Road, Gambrills, MD 21054🗓 September 12 – November 8, 2026🏷 Pricing TBD

Maryland's longest-running corn-maze operation with a confirmed 2026 toy-themed maze, strong design credentials, and online ticket sales, but specific pricing and exact hours missing.

Maryland Corn Maze in Gambrills, MD

What you get for the price

Included with admission

Corn MazeHay RidesPetting ZooGamesFoodFarm Activities

Tickets available online and at gate

Our take

Professional Maze Design and the Toy Theme

Maryland Corn Maze’s reputation rests on professionally designed mazes created by The MAiZE, Inc., a company that has designed thousands of mazes worldwide. The 2026 design is an eight-acre toy-themed maze, which suggests playful imagery and child-friendly references woven into the path design. This is not a random maze; it’s engineered to be navigable but challenging, with a visual story. If maze design is a draw for your family, this operation takes the craft seriously.

Twenty Years of Operation

Since opening in 2006, this farm has maintained consistency and reputation as Maryland’s longest-running dedicated corn-maze operation. That longevity suggests reliable operations, repeat family visitors, and a strong local following. Fall weekends will be busy; midweek visits (when offered) are quieter.

The Eight-Acre Scale

Eight acres is a substantial maze—likely 1–2 hours of walking for a family, depending on ages and how many dead ends you hit. This is not a casual 20-minute activity; plan a significant portion of your visit around the maze itself. Bring water and sun protection.

Online Ticket Sales

The farm offers online ticket purchases through mdcornmaze.com, which is convenient for reservations and potentially offers group rates or discounts. This also allows you to check availability on select weekdays before committing to a visit. Not all mazes offer online booking, so this is a user-friendly feature.

Pricing Uncertainty

Specific 2026 pricing and hours weren’t available online as of August. Games, hayrides, and food are typically à la carte, with pumpkins sold separately. Without published rates, confirm 2026 admission pricing and which activities are included with entry by calling or checking mdcornmaze.com. This information is essential to budgeting for your visit.

Select Weekdays vs. Weekends

The record says the farm operates on “select weekdays and weekends,” meaning not every weekday is open. This is useful if you have some flexibility—a Tuesday or Wednesday might be available with less crowd—but you’ll need to check the website or call to confirm which days are operating. Weekends (September 12–November 8) are almost certainly always available.

Games, Food, and Other Activities

The record mentions hayrides, petting zoo, games, and food, but specifics are limited. Call ahead or check mdcornmaze.com to understand what’s included with admission and what requires separate payment. This is a larger operation, so you can likely plan a 3–4 hour visit with multiple activities.

Anne Arundel County Timing

Gambrills is roughly equidistant between Baltimore and DC, accessible to both metro areas. October weekends will be busy with regional visitors. Early September is quieter but warmer and less colorful. Mid-to-late October offers peak fall foliage but crowds.

Before You Visit

Visit mdcornmaze.com or call the contact info listed to confirm 2026 pricing, operating hours (both weekdays and weekends), what’s included with admission, group rates, and the exact 2026 maze theme details. Online ticketing suggests this is a organized operation; advance planning pays off.

Planning your visit

Best time to go

Weekends and select weekdays, September 12–November 8, 2026 (confirmed). Early September quieter; mid-to-late October busier and better fall color.

How long to budget

2–4 hours including maze, games, food, and a hayride

Crowds

October weekends can be busy. Weekday visits (when offered) are much quieter but require checking availability first.

Parking

Farm lot; expect unpaved parking with potential mud after rain.

Strollers and accessibility

Corn maze walk varies with design; games and food areas should be accessible. Verify specific needs with the farm before visiting.

What to bring

  • Cash and card for admission, tickets, games, and food
  • Comfortable shoes for the maze
  • Sunscreen and water
  • Layers for temperature swings in late September and October

How to spend less here

  • Tickets are available online and at the gate. Check the website (mdcornmaze.com) for any early-bird or group rates.
  • Admission pricing for 2026 was not listed online as of August; call or check mdcornmaze.com to confirm current rates
  • Games and food (concessions) are likely à la carte
  • Pumpkins sold separately
  • Reservations for select dates may offer discounts or guaranteed entry times

Who it suits

Good for

  • Families seeking a professionally designed maze with a known theme
  • Visitors who appreciate the design and logistics of large mazes
  • Groups looking for more than just a maze (games, food, farm activities)

Skip it if

You need exact admission pricing upfront; prices weren't listed online as of August 2026; You want guaranteed weekday access; the farm operates on select weekdays, not all

Worth pairing with

Gambrills is in Anne Arundel County between Baltimore and DC. Combine with a visit to Savage Mill Trail (10 minutes) for hiking, or explore Patuxent Wildlife Refuge (15 minutes).

Common questions

Who designed the 2026 maze?

The MAiZE, Inc., a company that has created over 4,000 mazes worldwide. The 2026 design features a toy theme and spans eight acres.

What's unique about the toy-themed maze?

Maze design is typically illustrative or playful. A toy theme likely includes references to classic toys or playful imagery within the maze paths. The record doesn't specify exact details; ask when you visit or check social media closer to opening.

Is the maze always the same difficulty, or do you offer different experience levels?

Not specified. Professional maze designers often include challenges suitable for different ages; call 410-867-9500 (the associated phone from the website) or check mdcornmaze.com to ask.

What games and activities are available?

The record mentions rides, animals, games, and food but not specifics. Check mdcornmaze.com or call ahead.

When is Maryland Corn Maze open in 2026?

September 12 – November 8, 2026. Select weekdays and weekends.

How much does Maryland Corn Maze cost?

Admission pricing was not published when we last checked. Tickets available online and at gate

Where is Maryland Corn Maze?

389 Gambrills Road, Gambrills, MD 21054, in Anne Arundel County. It is one of 8 patches we track in DC Suburbs.

How Maryland Corn Maze compares in DC Suburbs

We track 8 patches in DC Suburbs. The farm has not published a gate price, so it cannot be compared on cost — call before you budget.

Its season runs about 58 days against a regional average of 54, so it is broadly in line with the rest of the region.

Other patches near Gambrills

There is 1 other patch we track in Anne Arundel County. All DC Suburbs patches →

Quick facts

SeasonSeptember 12 – November 8, 2026
Days openSelect weekdays and weekends
HoursNot published
AdmissionNot published
CountyAnne Arundel County
RegionDC Suburbs

Sources

mdcornmaze.com

Checked August 2026.