Lyman Orchards' 2014 Autumn Season & Corn Maze: A Complete Guide

With the exception of a handful of humid days, the summer air has an autumnal crisp. Fall reminders seem to be all around us, from the return of pumpkin spice lattes and pumpkin beers to the Halloween decorations already stocking the shelves to the start of corn maze season at Lyman Orchards of Middlefield.

Read on for more information on the corn maze and a video of this year’s theme, pick-your-own-fruits and autumn events at the orchard.

Corn Maze

Two miles of pathways. Four acres of corn. One hundred places to make a directional decision but just one way out. The maze is available until November 2 and is open Monday through Sunday. Lyman Orchards is located at 32 Reeds Gap Rd., Middlefield, CT.

This year’s theme is the British Invasion.

Hours

• 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday
• 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and holidays
• Last entry is at 5:30 p.m.

Admission

• Free for children 3 and under
• $5 for children ages 4-12
• $10 for adults (ages 13+)
• One dollar per every ticket goes toward the American Cancer Society.
• Click here for more info or to buy tickets.

Extra Features

Pony rides and horse-drawn wagon rides take place on weekends and holidays.

What’s In Season for PYO Fruits

Pick Your Own (PYO) is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day. Up-to-the-minute crop and field conditions, varieties, and current market prices are available 24 hours by calling 860-349-6015. The main number for Lyman Orchards is 860-349-1793.

• Apples: September through October
• Peaches & Nectarines: September
• Pears & Asian Pears: Until Third Week of September
• Pumpkins: Last week in September through October

Autumn Events

Harvest Music Festival with Nicole Frechette & Friends

• Date: Sunday, September 14
• Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Location: Lyman Orchards Apple Barrel Tent, 32 Reeds Gap Rd., Middlefield

Connecticut country music artist Nicole Frechette and friends will perform at the harvest music festival, with proceeds benefitting St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.

The corn maze, pony rides, horse-drawn wagon rides, fruit picking and a silent auction will take place.

Cost to attend is $25 per person and includes a donation to St. Jude’s, a half-gallon of Lyman’s apple cider, a $5 voucher for the PYO orchards and a ticket to this year’s British Invasion corn maze.

Click here for more information or to purchase tickets.

The participating bands are subject to change but as of August 31 are as follows:

• Jack-Wagon
• Rod Washburn
• Sin Sisters
• The Monthei Brothers Band
• Paul Tyler Band
• We3
• Nicole Frechette
• The Boogie Boys
• Ian Bigs

Paint the Pumpkin Pink

• Date: Saturday, Oct. 18
• Time & Cost: To-be-announced

Those who attend may pick out a pumpkin and decorate it with materials provided by the orchard. Proceeds benefit the Middlesex Comprehensive Breast Center.

Tastes of the Seasons

• Date: Saturday, Nov. 15
• Time: TBA

Cooking demonstrations and free tastings of holiday dishes, appetizers, and desserts will take place. Recipes by Lyman Orchard chefs will be available to take home.

Photo Credit: Lyman Orchards via Facebook