Three reasons to attend the annual Fightin’ Texas Aggie Corn Maze

Cooler weather not only brings with it a wardrobe change, it also brings with it new adventures. This fall, the Texas A&M Agronomy Society is once again bringing its iconic annual Fightin’ Texas Aggie Corn Maze to the Bryan-College Station community.

“The Fightin’ Texas Aggie Corn Maze offers the ultimate fall adventure by bringing the on- and off-campus community together on the Texas A&M campus for a weekend of fun while emphasizing the importance of agriculture,” said Ayden Castillo, public relations -Texas A&M Agronomy Society Officer.

The maze, located at 2605 F&B Road in College Station, will open to the public on October 19th and will be open through November 2nd.

Castillo discussed three main reasons for participating in this year’s corn maze.

Reason one: The month-long corn maze process leads to weekends of fun

Corn is an edible grain that takes about two to three months to harvest. Until harvest, however, the corn stalk foliage provides the perfect opportunity to build a maze.

“Constructing the corn maze is a long and painstaking process, but the reward is worth it,” Castillo said. “Our corn maze officials plan to plant the corn in late June or early July, and they have been cultivating the maze ever since.”

Agronomy Society members monitored crops, maintained irrigation equipment and controlled weeds. Once the corn reached the desired height, members cleared the maze paths by hand.

“Our members plan the maze paths, then clear paths and remove any debris to ensure safety before we open it to the public,” Castillo said.

Reason two: A fantastic way to connect with your community

For the Texas A&M Agronomy Society, the corn maze is an opportunity to connect with their community in an exciting way.

“This year’s labyrinth is dedicated to former student and Agronomy Society member Jonathan Stanush ’18, who passed away earlier this year,” Castillo said. “He played a big role in helping with our corn maze while attending Texas A&M. It is an honor to share and honor his memory in this way.”

Likewise, the corn maze provides a wonderful opportunity for community members to connect with each other. Visitors can expect a variety of activities and photo opportunities at this year’s corn maze. From hay bales being decorated for photo ops to agronomy students sharing insight into corn production, a variety of family-friendly activities await.

Reason three: reconnect people with agriculture

With the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Corn Maze, the Texas A&M Agronomy Society aims to highlight the importance of local agriculture to the Bryan-College Station community by educating participants about what it takes to grow food.

“It’s easy to forget the effort that goes into growing the food we eat, and through events like this we strive to reconnect people to the agricultural industry – the backbone of our nation,” Castillo said.

Information about the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Corn Maze 2024

The labyrinth is open on October 19th, October 20th, October 27th and November 2nd from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., on October 31st from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and on October 25th and November 1st from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m Open to the public pm

Tickets can be purchased online and are $7 for ages 5 and older, tx.ag/Ages5AndUp, and $4 for ages 5 and under, tx.ag/UnderAge5. There is also a disclaimer on the ticket page that must be completed before visiting the labyrinth.