Rural Hill News Release

Contact: 704.875.3113 or office@ruralhill.net

DON’T MISS THE FINAL WEEKEND
OF RURAL HILL’S AMAZING MAIZE MAZE

November 1, 2011

HUNTERSVILLE, NC:  FINAL WEEKEND - Don’t miss the last three days of this season at Rural Hill’s Amazing Maize Maze.  See what thousands have discovered and enjoyed!  Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 4 – 6, the corn maze offers the thrill of the labyrinth along with many other family fun activities.  And if you are planning to come out on Sunday, don’t forget to set your clock back on Saturday night!  Complete Amazing Maize Maze information, including advance ticket purchasing, can be found online at www.ruralhill.net.

It is “cornfusion” with approximately two and a half miles of pathways in a working corn field.  The Amazing Maize Maze challenges your skills as you look for mailboxes containing clues, “Kernels of Knowledge,” and of course, the Victory Bridge that leads to the exit. With Rural Hill volunteers and staff available to help when needed, the Amazing Maize Maze is designed to be navigated in 1-2 hours.

The Rural Hill Amazing Maize Maze is an imaginative use of a corn field so comfortable shoes are suggested. Water stations are on site and visitors are permitted to bring in their own food and beverages.  Vendors will be onsite with snacks, ice cream, soft drinks and water available for purchase.  Hayrides and inflatable fun are available for a small charge on Saturdays and Sundays. Additional activities include “Cabin Days” at the 1760’s homestead featuring demonstrations of 18^th century skills such as open-hearth cooking, blacksmithing, cabin building and more.  Please visit www.ruralhill.net for full details.

Complete Rural Hill Amazing Maize Maze information and advance tickets are online at www.ruralhill.net. Maze hours and admission are as follows:

• Now through November 6, Fridays from 10 AM-5 PM and 6:30-8:30 PM; Saturday - Sunday 10 AM-6:30 PM
• Day Maze Tickets are $10 per person for ages 13+, $7 per person for youth ages 5-12, and ages 4 and under are free.  Flashlight Maze Tickets are $15 per person ages 13+, $10 per person for youth ages 5-12, and ages 4 and under are free.

• Tickets may be purchased in advance via the website or at the gate. 
• Group discounts are available when scheduled in advance and reservations may be made by calling (704) 875-3113. 

Proceeds from all annual events are used for the preservation of historic Rural Hill and its educational programs.  Rural Hill is a part of the Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation program, and is open to all members of the community for their enjoyment.

Celebrating 250 years in 2010-2011, Rural Hill is located at 4431 Neck Road (off Beatties Ford Road) in Huntersville, 28078.  The former homestead of Major John and Violet Davidson, the 265 acre site is maintained and promoted by Rural Hill and features annual events such as the Rural Hill Scottish Festival and Loch Norman Highland Games, the Rural Hill Amazing Maize Maze and the Rural Hill Sheep Dog Trials.  Rural Hill Inc. is a non-profit organization supported through membership and donations, and with proceeds from its events utilized for the preservation of historic Rural Hill and its education efforts.  For more information on events or for financial support accepted securely online, please visit www.ruralhill.net. 

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