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‘World’s Largest’ Corn maze design puts USA’s milestone birthday front and center

Posted June 30, 2026 12:02 pm

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A graphic of the maze planned at Richardson Adventure Farm, which will feature an eagle, an early American flag, signers of the Declaration of Independence and more in celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary. Graphic by MazePlay

It’s America’s 250th birthday, and the “World’s Largest” corn maze will mark the semiquincentennial in style. Depicted in the 28-acre maze this year will be an American eagle, three stalwart signers of the Declaration of Independence, a 13-starred early American flag, fireworks streaming out from a star emblazoned with the number “250,” and the bold letters “USA” perched over the nation’s birth year.

A visitor equipped with a map enters the 2025 Richardson “World's Largest” Corn Maze. This year's maze design celebrates America's 250th birthday. Courtesy of Tom Funk

Visitors to the Richardson Adventure Farm in Spring Grove can take in all or a portion of the 9.7 miles of trail — along with all of the other fall fun to be had — starting Sept. 12, said Wendy and George Richardson, who operate the farm along with George’s brother, Robert; Robert’s wife, Carol; George’s son, Ryan; and Ryan’s wife, Kristen.

“It’s a wonderfully detailed image,” George Richardson said of the 2026 maze design, once again a creation of Idaho-based MazePlay. “I particularly love the eagle flying above the early American flag. I think it’s going to be really spectacular.”

Two children consult their maps while tackling the 2025 Richardson “World's Largest” Corn Maze. This year's maze features 9.7 miles of trail across 28 acres, with an America250 design. Courtesy of Tom Funk

Ryan Richardson said the family decided to reveal its maze design a bit early this year, as major America250 celebrations are imminent in conjunction with the Fourth of July holiday.

“It’s a celebration all year long,” he said. “This is an especially cool and fitting design for an especially milestone moment in our nation’s history.”

The Richardsons noted that along with celebrating America’s 250th, this fall’s festivities will feature the opening of a renovated 1876-era octagon barn on the adventure farm property at 909 English Prairie Road, Spring Grove.

“This year marks 150 years since that barn was originally built,” George Richardson said. “Think of that. It was built just 100 years after the colonies declared independence.”

Spectators enjoy a pig race during 2025 Richardson Adventure Farm festivities. Home of the “World's Largest” Corn Maze, the Spring Grove farm will open this fall on Sept. 12, with a special America250 maze design. Courtesy of Tom Funk

While history will feature prominently, the 2026 adventure farm will also beckon with plenty that’s new, with improvements planned for several of the family-friendly activities that draw tens of thousands of visitors annually. Further details will be made available as the event start date draws near, the Richardsons said.

Home of the World's Largest Corn Maze, the Richardson Adventure Farm in Spring Grove is a dog-friendly agritourism attraction. Courtesy of Tom Funk

Pricing details, hours and more will be available at richardsonfarm.com.

Those who’d like to be among the first to hear the latest Richardson Farm news can sign up for the free e-newsletter. Click “Join our Newsletter” under the “Contact” drop-down at richardsonfarm.com. Follow Richardson “World’s Largest” Corn Maze on Facebook and @richardsonadventurefarm on Instagram.

For as long as they're in bloom, sunflower trails also beckon during fall festivities at the Richardson Adventure Farm in Spring Grove. Courtesy of Tom Funk

Along with the fall adventure farm, Richardson Farm is home to a cut-your-own Christmas Tree Farm in the winter and the Richardson Tulip Festival in the spring.

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