About Blast Corn Maze at Nixon Farms
The Blast Corn Maze is the fall attraction at Nixon Farms on Daly Road, between Dexter and Ann Arbor. The Nixon family has owned and worked the farm for more than 100 years. Each fall they cut a 14-acre maze, and visitors find their way with a QR-code map that can point them to checkpoints or an exit. The short route takes most people 15 to 20 minutes, and there is a medium route for those who want more.
The 2026 season ran from September 19 to November 1, on Friday evenings from 5 to 9, Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. After dark the maze becomes a family-friendly flashlight maze with no scares; bring your own light. Admission also covers a hayride, a cow train, pedal cart races, a straw maze, a corn box, duck races, farm animals and the pumpkin patch, and the corn cannon costs a little extra per shot.
Field trips run on weekday mornings in season and include a ride, the animals, a donut, cider and a pie pumpkin for each child. The farm also hosts birthday parties in a private party room, and groups of 15 or more get group pricing.
Hamlett Lavender Farm near Pinckney is about 6 miles north, but its bloom is in summer, so plan lavender for July and come back here for fall.
What to do
- Work through the 14-acre corn maze, mid-September to November 1
- Try the flashlight maze after dark with your own light
- Ride the hay wagon and the cow train
- Race pedal carts and play in the straw maze and corn box
- Fire the corn cannon at targets
- Pick a pumpkin from the patch
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- September 19 to November 1 (2026), Friday evenings and all day Saturday and Sunday
- Hours
- 2026 season: Friday 5–9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; last entry one hour before closing
- Admission
- 2026: adults $16, ages 5–12 $13, 4 and under free with a paid adult; corn cannon 3 shots for $1
Good to know
- Dogs
- Service animals only
- Accessibility
- Contact the farm ahead to discuss specific needs
- Payment
- Cash only on site (ATM available); pay by card by buying tickets online
Tips for your visit
- Bring cash or buy tickets online, since the farm is cash only on site
- Pack a flashlight if you want to do the maze after dark
- The maze stays open in rain but may close for lightning; check their website for updates
- Online tickets are non-refundable
Pair it with a lavender farm
Hamlett Lavender Farm · about 15 minutes away
Hamlett Lavender Farm near Pinckney is about 6 miles north; its you-pick lavender is a summer outing, while the maze here is a fall one.
Getting there
Questions
Can I bring my dog?
No. Pets are not allowed in the corn maze; service animals are welcome.
How long does the maze take?
The short exit takes about 15 to 20 minutes on average; a medium route is also offered.
Do they take cards?
Only for tickets bought online. On site the farm is cash only, with an ATM available.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Pinckney & Chelsea, Michigan
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