'World's Largest Corn Maze' In IL Honors 60 Years Of James Bond

SPRING GROVE, IL — Richardson Adventure Farm has made its big reveal for this year's corn maze design, which is meant to celebrate 60 years of James Bond movies.

The actors depicted in this year's design include Sean Connery, who was the first actor to play Agent 007 in the James Bond franchise, in "Dr. No" in 1962; as well as Bond actors Daniel Craig, Timothy Dalton, Roger Moore and Pierce Brosnan. Connery made six appearances as Bond, while Moore made seven. Dalton appeared twice as Bond, while Pierce Brosnan starred in four Bond movies and Craig — the most recent Bond actor — has appeared in five.

The corn maze, lauded by Richardson Farm as the "world's largest," spans 28 acres and includes 10.3 miles of trails. There are many points of entry and exit, so those visiting can decide whether to make it a short or long walk, according to a representative for Richardson Farm.

Richardson Farm is set to open for the fall season on Sept. 10.

The farm added a new jumping pillow and is building a new kiddie corn box. Also, a new large tent will be put up between the old schoolhouse and the little red barn at Richardson's where there will be a food truck, draft beer and seating.

"It will give you a great view of the train depot, carousel, jumping pillow, and lots of happy people while enjoying some ribs with a cool craft beer," according to a recent post on Richardson Farm's Facebook page.

Other attractions at Richardson Farm include a 700-foot zip line, 50-foot observation tower, ORBiting with a ride inside an 11-foot ball, live pig races, giant slides, pedal carts, wagon rides, a pumpkin patch, 13 acres of sunflowers to walk through and picnic areas and campfires.

Tickets can be purchased in advance online.