Cress Creeks Farm's Fall Corn Maze Opens Sept. 19 in Ellijay

Cress Creeks Farm's fall corn maze opens Saturday, September 19, and will run through November 1, giving Gilmer County families roughly six weeks to work their way through the farm's 9-acre maze on Boardtown Road. The farm, at 4708 Boardtown Rd. in Ellijay, is one of the county's best-known fall stops, featured by both Explore Georgia and the Gilmer Chamber of Commerce as a signature agritourism destination.

The maze is designed to take about 45 minutes to complete, with clues scattered along the path to keep visitors from wandering too far off course. The Gilmer Chamber notes it can run anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour depending on how quickly a group navigates the turns.

Tickets start at $15. Combo tickets that bundle the maze with the farm's Baby Lamb Hayride Tour are also available for anyone who wants to make a full afternoon of it.

What else is open

The corn maze is just one piece of the farm's fall lineup. Before heading into the stalks, visitors can take a hayride out to the farm's lamb production barn, where they can hold and feed newborn lambs while learning about how the farm raises its sheep. Kids can also ride the farm's barrel train, and there are spots set up around the property for fall family photos.

Hours to know before you go

The maze is closed Mondays. Tuesday through Thursday it's open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Fridays and Saturdays, hours stretch to 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sundays it runs 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Those hours can shift as the season moves along, so anyone planning a weekend trip should check the farm's website or call ahead at 706-750-0333.

The farm has also scheduled specific event days through the fall, including a Corn Maze and Baby Lamb Tours date on October 28 running 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Families planning around school breaks or weekend visits from out-of-town relatives may want to watch for similar scheduled dates as the season progresses.

Want to swap notes on the best time to go, or share photos from your trip through the maze? You can find more seasonal happenings and read more Ellijay events coverage right here on Ellijay Georgia Community Website, and join the conversation in our Community Forum.