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THE 2009 RURAL HILL AMAZING MAIZE MAZE “GO GREEN” ENERGY MAZE IS SET TO BEGIN SEPTEMBER 10
August 12, 2009
HUNTERSVILLE, NC: Find the clues and play the game… Set to open for a fall season of fun September 10 through November 1, the Rural Hill Amazing Maize Maze is a seven acre labyrinth with approximately two and a half miles of pathways in a working corn field. Who has fun in the ‘cornfusion’? “Families, friends, church groups, school groups, corporate outings…you name it,” says Rural Hill executive director Ed McLean. “We have mommies pushing strollers, young people on dates, and gatherings of friends. It truly is a fun time for everyone.” The Amazing Maize Maze is designed to be navigated in 1-2 hours and there are volunteers and staff available to help when needed. 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 non-alcoholic beverages. Vendors will be onsite with snacks, ice cream, soft drinks and water available for purchase. Hayrides and a bounce house and inflatable fun slide are available for an additional charge on Saturdays and Sundays. Beginning in October, Rural Hill’s home-grown pumpkins will also be available for purchase! Please visit our www.ruralhill.net for full details for planning your visit.
This year’s Rural Hill Amazing Maize Maze theme is ENERGY with a focus on solar energy, wind energy and agriculture. McLean comments, “We chose the theme for the energy maze after dealing with our energy shortage in 2008. We want to help educate our guests about the potential use of alternative sources of energy that are used on farms and how long that they have been used.” He also notes, “Here at Rural Hill, we are into the recycling of waste products from horses into fertilizer that is then used on our fields. Farmer “Eddie” is in charge of conserving energy and our “GO GREEN” program.”
Through a partnership with the American Maize Company, Rural Hill grows its corn maze each year for visitors to come out and experience the farm and enjoy some great entertainment. Corn mazes began making a strong presence in the 1970’s as a means of helping provide entertainment to local residents, but more importantly provide a source of income to farmers trying to hold on to their farms. Today as part of the increasing agri-tourism developing in America, many historic farms as well as active farms grow these magical fields of fun. It’s a great way to spend the day and help preserve America’s agricultural heritage.
Complete Rural Hill Amazing Maize Maze information is online at www.ruralhill.net. The Rural Hill Amazing Maize Maze will be open September 10 through November 1 each Thursday through Sunday from 10 AM – 5 PM. Admission is $10.00 for ages 13+ and $7.00 for ages 5-12. Children ages 4 and under are free. Tickets may be purchased at the gate, with last tickets sold at 5 PM. 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 Park and Recreation program, and is open to all members of the community for their enjoyment.
“Flashlight Mazes” will be open September 18 and October 9, 23 & 30. Tickets will be available beginning at 6:30 PM on the day of the event and entrance into the Maze will be from 7 – 8 PM. Bring your own flashlight!
Groups of 20 or more will receive a $1 discount on admission per person in September. While advance reservations are recommended, any group of 20+ can arrive throughout September and receive the discount when paying with one group payment (i.e. one check, one credit card, etc for the entire group.) Catering for groups can also be arranged. Advance reservations are encouraged and may be made by calling (704) 875-3113.
Rural Hill extends a special thank you to its Community Partners for their support of the 2009 Amazing Maize Maze: McIntosh Law Firm, Bojangles, Duke Energy, Petco and Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation.
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 The Catawba Valley Scottish Society (CVSS). Rural Hill 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 Sheepdog Trials. CVSS 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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