Affordable maze-focused experience in its 25th season; good for families seeking a quick activity without deep pockets.
Regular maze $12 (ages 13+), $8 (ages 6-12), free (ages 5 and under); Haunted maze $25 all ages
Rough cost for a family of four: about $32.00 in admission alone at the posted starting rate, before pumpkins, food, parking or any add-on listed above. Most families end up well north of that once they are through the gate.
The Mid-South Maze is not a traditional pumpkin patch—it’s a focused operation in its 25th season that does one thing well: a corn maze. That simplicity is its strength if you know what you’re walking into.
The maze runs through October 31. Pricing is straightforward: $8 for kids 6–12, $12 for adults and teens 13+, free for ages 5 and under. If you bring a younger sibling, one adult can often supervise the toddler outside the maze while another navigates it; that saves the entry fee. The maze itself typically takes 20 to 40 minutes depending on family skill and how lost you want to get—quick enough for a weeknight outing, long enough to feel like a real activity.
September is Memphis at its least oppressive, but it’s still warm and humid. The maze is in an open field on the Agricenter grounds (south of the Farmer’s Market), so you’re sun-exposed while navigating. Bring sunscreen and water. Evening visits (the maze opens as early as 4pm on September weekdays) avoid the worst afternoon heat but mean a faster sunset—bring a light layer.
October changes the equation. The haunted-maze option kicks in on Friday and Saturday nights, adding actors and horror theming. If that’s your thing, plan for that timing. If you want to avoid horror-maze crowds, aim for October weekdays or early weekends before the haunted option activates.
The single genuine value add for families with October timing: Wednesday nights in October include a free hayride and bonfire with your maze admission. No separate entry fee. That turns a maze visit into a small event—useful if you’re looking for a reason to get out but want to keep costs down.
The caveat is obvious: there are no pumpkins, no petting zoo, no train rides, and no pumpkin-picking. If your visit hinges on kids selecting their own pumpkin or petting animals, this is not the place. You’d be paying for maze access alone. That’s fine for skill-focused kids or couples looking for a low-key outing; it’s a mismatch for families seeking the full fall-festival experience. Pricing is genuinely affordable—a family of four pays $32–$40 for a maze visit—but it’s a maze, not a day trip.
Memphis in fall is flat and warm, which means you won’t get the foliage drama or cool-weather magic that the Chattanooga or Knoxville regions offer. What you get is a place to be outside without the suffocating heat, and a puzzle activity that works for grades 2 and up. Admission depends on family composition: $8 for kids 6–12, $12 for adults and teens 13+, free for ages 5 and under. That’s a clean offer for what it is.
September weekday evenings (4pm opens) or early October Saturdays before the haunted-maze crowds arrive in late October.
1 to 2 hours (maze alone runs 20–40 minutes depending on skill)
September is light; October weekday evenings are quieter than weekend days; haunted maze nights draw older teens and adults
On the Agricenter grounds south of the Farmer's Market; lot parking likely but unconfirmed
Maze navigation requires mobility; specific accommodations unconfirmed
You want farm animals, petting zoos, or multi-activity attractions; You're uncomfortable with horror themes—October Friday/Saturday nights are haunted; You want free admission—the budget is still $8+ per person
Right at the Agricenter, south of the Farmer's Market in Memphis; could combine with market shopping on a Saturday morning, then maze in the afternoon.
Regular maze is a navigation puzzle. The haunted maze (Fridays and Saturdays in October) adds horror themes and actors. Both use the same physical corn-maze layout.
This is maze-focused, not a pick-your-own patch. No pumpkins are included; you'd need to bring your own or purchase elsewhere.
October Wednesday nights include a free hayride and bonfire when you pay maze admission. No separate admission charge for the ride and bonfire.
Both work, but differently. September is warm and uncrowded; October weekends fill up. Haunted option doesn't activate until October.
September 10 – October 31, 2026. September & October, select days. Hours: Sept: Thurs-Fri 4-10pm, Sat 12pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-8pm; Oct: Wed-Fri 4-10pm, Sat 12pm-10pm, Sun 12pm-8pm.
Admission starts at $8 per person. Regular maze $12 (ages 13+), $8 (ages 6-12), free (ages 5 and under); Haunted maze $25 all ages
7777 Walnut Grove Road, Memphis, TN 38120, in Shelby County. It is one of 5 patches we track in Memphis Region.
We track 5 patches in Memphis Region. At $8 a head this one sits below the regional median of $10, undercutting 1 of the 2 paid patches we track here.
Its season runs about 52 days against a regional average of 47, so it is broadly in line with the rest of the region.
What sets it apart locally: it has an after-dark attraction, which most Memphis Region patches on our list do not.
There are 6 other patches we track in Shelby County. All Memphis Region patches →
midsouthmaze.com
Checked August 2026.