A suburban Chicago farm’s highly anticipated annual theme, “The World’s Largest Corn Maze,” has been officially announced for the 2024 season.

“Are you ready for the challenge of this year’s maze?” Richardson Adventure Farm wrote in its online description. “Come out and get lost!”

The farm, located at 909 English Prairie Road in Spring Grove, features a 28-acre corn maze with nine to ten miles of winding paths. The maze consists of four smaller mazes with their own entrances and exits, as well as several checkpoints and three bridges to help with orientation inside.

“The challenge and path through the maze is to find the checkpoints,” explained the maze organizers. “However, if you’ve had enough and want to step outside and grab a fresh donut or a cup of hot chocolate for extra strength and endurance, you’ll find your way out in just a few minutes.”

Last year’s theme was inspired by the 1993 film Jurassic Park and features a T-Rex being chased behind a speeding jeep while other dinosaurs roam the landscape.

This year’s theme is a tribute to John Deere.

“Our Adventure Maze 2024 is a John Deere masterpiece!” the farm wrote alongside a video on Facebook. “Snake and twist your way through John Deere-themed trails – perfect for farm fans of all ages.”

Richardson Adventure Farm

“Fun fact: Did you know that the first John Deere plow was made in 1837?” the message continued. “Those are some real agricultural roots!”

Richardson Adventure Farm will open for the season on Saturday, September 7. The farm is open Thursdays from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (except for school and corporate groups with advance registration), Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 9:00 p.m.

For more information, visit the Richardson Farm website.