The Magnolia Corn Maze’s eight-acre maze is a way to immerse yourself in farm life, literally. The maze, which can take from 20 minutes to a hour to find your way out of was cut in the shape of a barn, a tractor and a silo.

While in the maze, however, the pattern is not apparent. The way out is not easy to find either, even for Kelly Azar. Azar joked earlier this month that she needed to study the maze a little more because she had no idea where she was going, and she has spent most of the month of October with tour groups at the maze.

Kelly Azar and her husband Phil decided to start a corn maze last year because there were not many corn mazes in this area. One of their friends from Mississippi had also had a successful corn maze, so the Azars decided to give it a try last year.

The corn maze is slightly shorter this year than it was last year due to the lack of rain throughout the area this summer. Kelly Azar said some of their visitors like the maze being a little shorter because the corn is not so tall that you can’t see over it.

Kelly Azar has also placed five characters in the corn maze for a scavenger hunt. Once all five characters are found and each visitor’s card is stamped by all three characters their card can be submitted for a drawing to take place at the end of the season. Azar said a gift card will be awarded to the winner.

The Magnolia Corn Maze also offers a hay ride and a play area, which are all included in general admission. Additional activities include corn cannons.

Kelly Azar said the corn maze is designed to be enjoyed by all ages at most times, but there are also some times that will be best suited for older guests.

They were surprised at how well their corn maze did last year. Thousands of people went through their corn maze, and they hope that even more come this year.

The ghosts and ghouls of Christ the King’s Haunted Forest, which used to be  located in Daphne, have finally found a new haunt after going years without frightening locals. The Haunted Forest is back this year, but it has joined forces with the Magnolia Corn Maze.

Beginning Oct. 29 the forest surrounding the Magnolia Corn Maze will come alive with haunts and horrors sure to frighten all. The Haunted Forest will begin at 7 p.m. each evening until Halloween. The event will continue until 11:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and will continue until 10 p.m. on Sunday.

Admission to the Haunted Forest will be $15 and includes admission to the corn maze as well, which will also be haunted for this event. Proceeds will be split between the Magnolia Corn Maze and Christ the King’s youth ministry.

The Magnolia Corn Maze is open Monday through Thursday by appointment  only and open to the general public Friday from 5 p.m.- 8 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. and Sunday from noon-5 p.m.

Guests are invited to dress up and trick or treat in the corn maze on Saturday and Oct. 30 from 2 p.m.-5 p.m.

General admission is $8 and children age 2 and under are free. Additional activities start at $1. Admission Saturday nights until close are “flashlight nights” and admission is $7. Credit and debit cards are not accepted.

The Magnolia Corn Maze is located on Highway 49 near the Magnolia Springs Landfill. For more information call 251-605-7216 or visit magnoliacornmaze.com.