VALLEY CORN MAIZE Is One of 75+ Farms Across North America to Participate in an Anniversary Tribute to the Beloved Peanuts Gang with a Custom-Designed Corn Maze Popping Up in East Grand Forks.
Kicking off fall festivities for the upcoming 75th Anniversary of Charles Schulz’ Peanuts, the world’s most beloved comic strip, Peanuts Worldwide, and VALLEY CORN MAIZE will demonstrate that “Happiness is…a corn maze!” as they prepare to open a Peanuts-themed maze, created in collaboration with the world’s largest corn maze consulting company, The MAiZE Inc.
The maze, which will feature “Snoopy 4 Prez”, will cover 15 acres broken down into two parts (a smaller and larger maze). In addition to their 15-acre corn maze, they have a great number of activities to do for all ages, including a straw-bale slide, bee-line zip line, hoops and holler competition game, corn box, giant yard games, giant tire swing, and so much more! They will be open from September 7 through October 20 on Saturday and Sunday from 10 am-6 pm and 1 pm-6 pm, respectively, with other planned events throughout the fall season. General admission is $11, with kids under 36” entering for free. Groups of 15 or more can purchase tickets for $9 each. Season passes are also available for $25 to enjoy the opportunity to attend all of the themed weekends throughout the fall.
Valley Corn Maize is one of more than 75 farms in North America selected by Peanuts Worldwide to create a Peanuts maze this year. Collectively, the farms—which span 35 states and provinces, from California to New York, Ontario to Texas—are expected to attract more than two million visitors.
“For 75 years, Peanuts has charmed, delighted, and moved fans through my father’s creativity and wit—and what a wonderful way to celebrate his work than with the ingenuity of these Peanuts corn mazes!” says Jill Schulz, daughter of Charles Schulz. “It will be a thrill to see Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the gang rising from the heartland, and I just wish my dad could see his creations ‘writ large’.”
“We’re thrilled to work with Peanuts Worldwide and The MAiZE to bring Schulz’ characters to life in our corn maze,” says Matthew Krueger, Co-Owner. “Visitors will love interacting with Snoopy in a hands-on way they may never have experienced before! We’re honored to help celebrate the 75th-anniversary events commemorating Charles Schulz and Peanuts.”
“After the tremendous success of our 2016 collaboration, when millions of visitors in communities around the world visited the Peanuts-themed corn mazes, it’s a privilege and a delight to once again partner with Peanuts Worldwide in honor of their 75 years,” says founder of The MAiZE, Brett Herbst. “We salute the genius of Charles Schulz and couldn’t be happier to celebrate this milestone by bringing families together to create new and lasting memories.”
Fun Facts for Peanuts Fans
● On October 2, 1950, Peanuts made its debut in just seven U.S. newspapers.
● Charlie Brown is the only character to appear in the first Peanuts comic strip and the last one (February 13, 2000).
● Charlie Brown and Charles Schulz both had fathers who were barbers.
● Linus carrying his ever-present blanket was inspired by Schulz’ own children.
● Charles Schulz coined the term “security blanket.”
● Snoopy was so popular as a write-in candidate for president in 1968 and 1972 that California passed a law against writing in fictional characters.
● Viewers of the Peanuts Halloween special felt so badly for Charlie Brown (“I got a rock”) that they mailed candy to him in care of Charles Schulz’ office.
● “My sweet babboo”—Sally’s pet name for Linus—is the phrase Schulz’ wife, Jean, used for him!
75 Years of Peanuts
In 1950, Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang were first introduced to the world. In the 75 years since, Peanuts has become a global phenomenon, encompassing award-winning animated content, stage shows and live experiences, high-profile collaborations, and retail programs around the world. Artists, musicians, philosophers, and fans have been inspired by Charles Schulz’s creation for over seven decades, and there is no end in sight for this beloved cast of characters who speak so beautifully and simply to the human experience.
About the Farm
Along with the Peanuts-themed maze, visitors can enjoy they have a great number of activities to do for all ages, including a straw-bale slide, bee-line zip line, hoops and holler competition game, corn box, giant yard games, giant tire swing, numerous photo opportunities to capture all the great fall fun.
For more info, go to valleycornmaize.com or visit our Facebook and Instagram pages as well.
About The MAiZE
The MAiZE, Inc. annually creates mazes for 320+ farms worldwide and represents an increasingly popular trend in outdoor fall entertainment for adults and children alike. Founder Brett Herbst has worked with his team to design more than 5,800 corn mazes since first introducing the concept to Utah in 1995. Providing design and consulting services to those interested in creating their own labyrinths, The MAiZE has become the world’s largest cornfield maze company. For additional information, please visit www.themaize.com.
