GFB News Magazine
Celebrate America’s agricultural roots on the farm this fall
by Compiled by Jennifer Whittaker
Editor
Posted on October 14, 2026 11:30 AM
July the 4th has passed, but you can still celebrate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Continental Congress adopting the Declaration of Independence. Numerous farms across Georgia have corn mazes with designs celebrating America’s semiquincentennial and they’re all unique designs.
Agriculture has played a large role in our country’s history. Historians say that at the time of the American Revolution, between 90 to 95% of the 13 colonies’ population farmed. Today, less than 2% of our nation farms.
Pumpkins at Southern Belle Farm. /photo courtesy of Southern Belle Farm
Below is a list of Georgia Farm Bureau’s Certified Farm Markets whose corn mazes have a patriotic theme. Jaemor Farms’ maze is honoring an American treasure with its Dolly Parton-themed maze.
We have listed weekend hours below. Please visit the farms’ websites or social media accounts for a complete list of fall activities offered, for weekday hours, and to verify they are open before you visit.
If you don’t have one already, be sure to pick up a GFB Farm Passport when you visit one of the farms below. You can collect stamps for each farm visit to win prizes. Visit www.gfb.ag/cfm to learn more.
CALHOUN PRODUCE
5075 Hawpond Rd., Ashburn, Ga. 31714
Fall events every Saturday through Oct. 31
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Flashlight nights on Oct. 17 & Oct. 24
7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
229-273-1887
The corn maze at Calhoun Produce in Turner County. /photo courtesy of Calhoun Produce
DICKEY FARMS
3440 Musella Rd, Musella, Ga. 31066
Fall events every Sat. & Sun. through Nov. 1
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
800-732-2442
The corn maze at Dickey Farms in Crawford County. /Photo courtesy of Dickey Farms
LANE FARMS
50 Lane Rd. Fort Valley, Ga. 31030
Fall events every Sat. & Sun. through Oct. 31
10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
800-277-3224
MARK’S MELON PATCH
8580 Albany Hwy., Dawson, Ga. 39842
Fall events every Sat. & Sun. through Nov. 1
Sat. day hours 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sat. night hours: Sunset - 9:30 p.m.
Sun. hours 1 p.m.- 6 p.m.
The corn maze at Mark’s Melon Patch in Terrell County. /Photo courtesy of Mark’s Melon Patch
229-698-4750
MERK FARMS
233 Mitchell Rd., Commerce, Ga. 30529
A blooming maze of sun hemp & sunflowers amidst
millet & buckwheat
Fall events through Nov. 1
Fri. & Sat 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sun. 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
706-476-4747
POPPELL FARMS
1765 Hyma Poppell Loop, Odum, Ga. 31555
Fall activities end Nov. 1
Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sun. Noon - 5 p.m.
912-586-2215
The corn maze at Poppell Farms in Wayne County. /Photo courtesy of Poppell Farms
SOUTHERN BELLE FARMS
1658 Turner Church Rd., McDonough, Ga. 30252
Fall activities end Nov. 15
Sat. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sun. 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.
770-288-2582
SWEET SOUTH STRAWBERRY & SSS FARM FALL FESTIVAL
701 West Moores Crossing Rd., Thomaston, Ga., 30286
Oct. 24 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Festival will celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with
live music, food, games, coffee & soda bar, pumpkins & fireworks.
706-656-0965
WARBINGTON FARMS
5555 Crow Rd., Cumming, Ga. 30041
Fall activities end Nov. 7
Fri. Noon - 7 p.m. Until Oct. 23
Sat. 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Until Oct. 24
Oct. 30 - Nov. 7
Fri. Noon - 4 p.m.
Sat. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
770-889-1515
The corn maze at Warbington Farms in Forsyth County. /Photo courtesy of Warbington Farms
These GFB Certified Farm Markets are also offering lots of fun, fall-themed activities. Several offer corn mazes. Visit their websites or social media accounts for a complete list of fall activities offered, for weekday hours, and to verify they are open before you visit.
AARON FAMILY ORCHARDS
8350 Hwy. 52 E, Ellijay, Ga. 30536
Daily 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
706-273-3180
ARENA ACRES
2229 Kings Chapel Rd., Perry, Ga. 31069
Through October
Fri. 5 - 7 p.m.
Sat. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
478-951-7254
B.J. REECE ORCHARDS
9131 Hwy. 52 E Ellijay, Ga. 30536
Fall activities end Oct. 31
Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sun. 1- 6 p.m.
706-276-3048
HILLSIDE ORCHARD FARMS
18 Sorghum Mill Dr., Lakemont, Ga., 30552
Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sun. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
706-782-2776
GREEN GATE FARM – THE FLOWER SHACK
51 Camp Rd., Griffin, Ga., 30224
Oct. & Nov. hours until mid-Nov.
Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sun. 2 p.m.- 6 p.m.
770-584-6052
GREENE ACRES FARMS
952 Empire Chester Hwy., Cochran, Ga. 31014
Fall activities end Nov. 1
Sat. 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sun. 1 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
478-230-4124
JAEMOR FARMS
5340 Cornelia Hwy. 365, Alto, Ga. 30510
Fall activities end Nov. 8
Fri. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sun. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
770-869-3999
The Dolly Parton tribute corn maze at Jaemor Farms. /Photo courtesy of Jaemor Farms.
MACK AARON’S APPLE HOUSE
8955 Hwy. 52 E Ellijay, Ga. 30536
Daily 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
706-273-3600
MERCIER ORCHARDS
8660 Blue Ridge Dr., Blue Ridge, Ga. 30513
Daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
706-632-3411
PENLAND ORCHARDS & FARM MARKET
Hwy 515 location: 41 Talona Mtn. Rd., Ellijay, Ga., 30540
706-635-5110
Hwy. 282 location: 7678 Tails Creek Rd., Ellijay, Ga., 30540
706-635-5100
Open daily through Nov.
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
R&A ORCHARDS
5505 Hwy. 52 E, Ellijay, Ga., 30536
Daily 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
706-273-3821
RED APPLE BARN
3379 Tails Creek Rd., Ellijay, Ga.30540
Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sun. 1-5:30 p.m.
706-635-5898
SKIPPER FARMS
4164 Jones Rd., Macon, Ga. 31216
Pumpkins through Oct. 25
Reopens Nov. 14 for Christmas
Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
478-703-4230
SUNNY DAY FARMS
6353 U.S. Hwy. 1 N, Louisville, Ga. 30434
Fall activities through Nov. 7
Thurs. & Fri. 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
706-360-5051
WARGO’S PUMPKIN PATCH
2041 Lone Oak Rd. (Hwy. 54), Grantville, Ga. 30220
Fall activities through Nov. 7
Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sun. 1-6 p.m.
770-595-2713