‘Pop’ in for kernels of fun: an a-maze-ing time awaits at the Pine Creek Seed Farm Corn Maze
By Christopher Miller
PINE CREEK TOWNSHIP – The corn was all ears Saturday evening as business, community, and organizational leaders were invited to a special kick off event of the 2025 Pine Creek Seed Farm Corn Maze hosted by the McCracken’s, employees of the Seed Farm, and countless volunteers.
Whispers of “oh, not this way” and shouts of “Marco…Polo” could be heard throughout the cornfields as dozens of people took to the 19-acre corn maze, offering a fun and challenging adventure for visitors of all ages.
The layout theme for 2025 encompasses all that the Pennsylvania Wilds has to offer: ATVs, kayaking, hiking, biking, elk, Kinzua Bridge, fishing, and camping, as it celebrates the beauty and adventure of the state’s great outdoors.
Each weekend, a unique theme awaits leaving no visits to the corn maze the same. The themes for 2025 include a 5K/10K race, Spook Haven Haunted Maze, a drone light show, hay bale and pumpkin contests, and Dustin Dean Mentalist and Spook Haven Haunted Maze (returning) for the last weekend.
The corn maze is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, giving back 100% of the proceeds collected directly to local initiatives that strengthen and uplift the local community such as educational programs, agricultural scholarships, community development programs, and supporting other local nonprofits.
The maze is open on Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. beginning September 27 through October 26. It is stroller and wheelchair accessible.
The Spook Haven Haunted Maze dates for 2025 are Saturday, October 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Sunday, October 26 from 6 to 8 p.m.
PINE CREEK VALLEY | SEPTEMBER 27 & 28
Food: Avenue Cafe, Pretzel Spot, Avis Firehall
Alcohol: Innerstoic Wine & Cider Co.
Music: The Clark McLane Band
Special Events: Run for the Rim 5k/10k Race. Click HERE to register!
Vendors: The Bike Gallery, JS Public Library, PA Wilds
ELK COUNTRY | OCTOBER 4 & 5
Food: Pappy’s BBQ, Avenue Cafe, Pretzel Spot, Lioness Club’s Chicken Corn Soup
Alcohol: Starr Hill Winery
Music: Van Wagner Band
Special Events: Spook Haven Haunted Maze
Vendors: JS Public Library, PA Wilds
DARK SKIES | OCTOBER 11 & 12
Food: The Coast Bar & Restaurant, Avenue Cafe, Pretzel Spot, Brace Face Candy
Alcohol: The Coast Bar & Restaurant
Music: Jon River Duo and PA Folk Riot
Special Events: Drone Light Show
Vendors: Hyner Lodge Foundation, JS Public Library, PA Wilds
ALLEGHENY NATIONAL FOREST | OCTOBER 18 & 19
Food: Jaw Droppers, Avenue Cafe, Pretzel Spot, Brace Face Candy
Alcohol: Wilds Sonshine Factory
Music: Just Cause
Special Events: Hay Bale & Pumpkin Contests
Vendors: Conklin Studio Pottery, JS Public Library, PA Wilds
COOK FOREST & THE ANCIENTS | OCTOBER 25 & 26
Food: Twisted Whisk, Brace Face Candy, Avenue Cafe, Pretzel Spot, Cousins Maine Lobster (Sunday only)
Alcohol: Lost In The Wilds Brewing
Music: Bubby & Swales
Special Events: Dustin Dean Mentalist and Spook Haven Haunted Maze
Vendors: Woodmobile, JS Public Library, PA Wilds
Pine Creek Seed Farm Corn Maze
39 Seeds Lane
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
Access to the corn maze and activities is $10 per person, children age three and under are free. Tickets are available online and on-site.
Tickets during the Spook Haven Haunted Maze are $20 per person and are also available for purchase online and on-site.
Cash and credit cards are accepted and there is an ATM on-site.
Be careful what you say in the cornfield – they’re all ears.
