Fall is here, and seasonal festivities have begun. Head to the Queens County Farm Museum on Saturday, Sept. 7, for Corn Fest, celebrating the grand opening of the Amazing Maize Maze.
Located at 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy. in Floral Park, the all-day event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and has enriching activities for all to enjoy. Tickets for the maze are $14 for adults; $10 for children (ages 4-11) and free for children 3 and under.
The day begins with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Queens Farm staff, special guests and Amazing Maize Maze sponsor Con Edison.
Activities include cornhole, corn husking, sack races, corn husk wreath making and a “Corny Scavenger Hunt.” Throughout the day, attendees can enjoy music from DJ Malik Work and, beginning at 12 p.m., participate in live Square Dancing sessions.
Local food and drink vendors will sell corn-themed dishes, and Barrier Brewing will sell 21+ beverages. Residents can also shop for artisanal offerings from craft vendors and enjoy colonial cornbread tastings and recipes during Adriance Farmhouse Tours.
Corn Fest will also feature an info session dubbed “Corn Talk Table,” where guests can learn the history of Native American gem corn and make corn mosaics. Hay rides are also available at $6 per person.
Founded in 1697, the Queens County Farm Museum occupies the city’s largest remaining region of undisturbed farmland. The 47-acre farm is one of the longest continuously farmed sites in New York State and includes historic farm buildings, a greenhouse, livestock, planting fields and an orchard.
The farm is owned by the New York City Department of Parks and is operated by the Colonial Farmhouse Restoration Society of Bellerose, Inc. Programs are supported in part by public funds from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New York City Council. Additional support is provided by New York City Council Queens Delegation, Council Member Robert Holden, Council Member Francisco Moya, NYC Department of Youth and Community Development and the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
