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Denver Downs Farm Annual Corn Maze and Giant Pumpkin Patch Opens Oct. 7

Submitted by: Kathy Vass on Oct 05, 2011 at 2:59 pm Tagged with: Century farm, Civil War theme, Corn maze, Denver Downs Farm, fall festival, giant pumpkin patch Source: Denver Downs Farm

ANDERSON, SC – Denver Downs Farm’s Giant Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch opens Oct. 7, with this year’s maze sporting a Civil War theme that commemorates the 150th Anniversary of the War Between the States. The Fall family festival will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Oct. 31. Activities and outdoor fun for all ages includes a giant pumpkin patch, hay rides, a corn cannon, farm football, zip lining, bonfires, music and more.

The annual Corn Maze & Giant Pumpkin Patch is held at Denver Downs Farm, a Century Farm on Hwy. 76 one mile north of Interstate 85 in Anderson. The Garrison family has owned and operated the 900-acre farm since 1872.

After finding their way through the 12-acre corn labyrinth, visitors can explore a variety of games and activities that include a cow train, duck races, corn ball volley, a giant slide, corn hole and horse shoes. Special events planned during the month long festival include Military Recognition night at the Maze on Oct. 7, a Civil War Living History and Re-enactment Weekend Oct. 15 & 16, and a concert by the Carolina Rhythm Section on Oct. 15.

Admission to the annual Corn Maze & Giant Pumpkin Patch is $10 per person. Children 24 months and under may enter at no charge. The festival is open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from Oct. 7 until Oct. 31. Hours are: Fridays 5 p.m. until 10 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m. until 10 p.m.; and Sundays 1 p.m. until 6 p.m.

For more information and a complete list of activities, visit www.DenverDownsFarm.com.