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Meridian corn maze features Bronco logo, closes on Halloween
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The Boise State University Logo has been largely displayed more than just at the home Bronco football games this fall. The official BSU Bronco logo appears at this year’s corn maze in the Meridian area. The world’s largest maze company, The Maize, owned and operated by Sam and Kathy Johnson, brings an average over 25,000 participants each season, according to Johnson.
The Johnson’s have owned and operated the corn maze for eight years, and it has always been located in the Overland and Eagle road area. Planning for the maze begins about one year in advance with looking for land to grow the crop on.
“The land is owned by different people, and we commit to a one year agreement. Corn gets planted in April or May, and the farming preparation takes place over the winter,” Johnson said.
The crop of corn is planted in rows, and the design is then later designed within a matter of days after the corn has fully grown.
“Fine tuning and setting up concessions takes place about three weeks before opening day. It’s a lot of work,” Johnson said.
The idea for the maze to showcase the Bronco logo was finally made a reality after help from Brad Larrondo, Bronco Athletics, gave permission for the logo to be used.
“We’ve had the idea for several years, once we got permission, we just planned enough to make it happen. We also wanted to see BSU promoted. We generally like to see our mazes reflect the community,” Johnson said.
Members of the Treasure Valley don’t have much longer to attend the maze, which opened Sept. 16 and closes Oct. 31. The maze is open from 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and special to the Halloween holiday, the entire maze will be haunted.
“The corn maze is something I’ve done with my friends for a long time. It’s a fun time, and it’s definitely something I look forward to each year,” student Megan Anderson said.
Admission prices are $12 for ages 12 and older, $4 for children ages 5 to 11, and children under four are free. Activities are not limited to only the corn maze. Other attractions such as the hay jump, hayrides, mini mazes, and the corn cannon allow all a wide range of activities.
“My favorite part is to see the maze full of people, whether it’s hay rides, or kids playing on bails. It’s an experience people don’t get very often,” Johnson said.
Contact information can be found at www.cornfieldmaze.com or call 888-4041.
Jessica Christensen / News Writer
