Sesquicentennial themed corn mazes featured across Northern Nevada

In celebration of Nevada’s 150th Anniversary of Statehood, several locally owned farms have transformed their corn fields into intricate Sesquicentennial themed corn mazes. Tours will be at various times throughout September, October and November. Six different Nevada farms will host a wide array of activities and games including corn mazes, petting zoos, pumpkin patches, prizes, and more.

Renner Farm Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch is open from 1-9 p.m. through the beginning of November. The farm will be celebrating Nevada 150 with a Nevada shaped maze and stations depicting areas of Nevada and its great heritage. Renner Farm is located in Smith, NV at 2493 State Route 208 and can be contacted via phone number (775)-771-1852 or online at www.rennerfarms.co.

Nevada Maize Maze at Lattin Farms was home of one of the first corn mazes in Nevada in 1998 and is open this year through September and October. Join them for an educational Nevada 150 themed corn maze with quiz trails about Nevada history. Lattin Farms is located in Fallon, NV at 1955 McLean Road. Maze hours vary. For more information call (775)-867-3750 or visit lattinfarmsnevada@gmail.com.

Lazy P Fall Farm Festival is open during various dates and times in September and October. Family activities include a Nevada 150 themed corn maze, farm animals and lessons on how to grow pumpkins and corn. Lazy P is located in Winnemucca, NV at 8280 Grass Valley Road. For more information call (775)625-1194 or visit www.lazypfarm.com.

Corley Ranch Pumpkin Patch is open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 27 – Oct. 31 and includes a hay maze in celebration of Nevada’s 150 Anniversary of Statehood, pumpkin patch, pig races, a bounce house, wagon rides and other family friendly activities. The ranch is located in Gardnerville, NV at 859 US Highway 395. For more information call (775)-265-6506 or visit www.corleyranch.com.

Andelin Family Farm Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze is open Sept. 27 – Nov. 1 during various times. This year’s theme is “Nevada Proud,” in celebration of Nevada’s 150th birthday. Enjoy their new game farm scene investigation, pumpkin picking, hay rides, pony rides and more. Andelin Farm is located in Sparks, NV at 8100 Pyramid Way. For more information call (775)-530-8032 or visit www.andelinfamilyfarm.com.

Moapa Valley Corn Maze is open from Oct. 3 – Oct. 31 during various times. Moapa Farms will feature many fall activities including a corn maze, pumpkin patch, corn cannon and more. They are located in Moapa, NV on Lewis Road in Clark County. For more information call (775)-513-4128 or visit www.mvcornmaze.com.

To view all the upcoming events for the Nevada 150 celebration, please visit www.nevada150.org.

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