SOUTH BRUNSWICK (News Release 9/10/18) – Von Thun’s Country Farm Market will open their Marvelous Superhero Maze on Saturday, September 22nd for the first of six Fall Harvest Weekends. Von Thun’s has been in operation for over 100 years and has been welcoming families to the farm every Fall for a corn maze, hayrides, apple and pumpkin picking and more than 25 other family-friendly activities for 30 years.
“As an avid superhero fan, I was excited we chose to pursue this maze theme this year,” said Timothy Von Thun, fifth generation farmer at Von Thun’s and Manager of their CSA Program. “I love having the opportunity to share our farm and our love of agriculture with visitors and I hope this maze will attract superhero fans from all across the Northeast.”
The Marvelous Superhero Maze, expertly cut into over six acres of corn, was conceptualized to incorporate some of the world’s most popular superhero icons in honor of the heroes in our everyday lives. The maze’s design includes a large spider, a hammer, a star-studded shield and a well-recognized helmet which create more than three miles of twists and turns to keep visitors on their toes.
As visitors walk through the corn maze, they will have the opportunity to answer a series of questions testing their superhero knowledge. If they get the answer correct, they will be provided with a directional hint to keep them on the right path.
In keeping in mind that some visitors may not want to walk the full three miles, Von Thun’s has designed two phases within the maze. Phase I offers a shorter, less challenging trail, often popular with school tour groups. Phase II contains a majority of the twists and turns as well as the superhero trivia questions. Upon entry, visitors may choose which of the two phases they would like to pursue based on their individual needs.
Since Von Thun’s offers a one-price admission, visitors have their choice of activities once they have completed the maze. They can choose to hop on a hayride to the pumpkin patch, where there is an ample amount of photo-opportunities that allow visitors to make lasting memories as a family. Visitors can also meander around the Activity Area and take part in more than 25 activities including: jumping on the inflatable moon bounce, playing barnyard mini golf, competing in rubber duck races and racing on the pedal kart speedway.
“Our family has seen tremendous growth in our Fall Harvest Weekends over the last 30 years, thanks to our loyal customers,” said Bobby Von Thun, Manager of Von Thun’s Country Farm Market. “We spend a great deal of time brainstorming our corn maze theme and ways to continue to expand our activity offerings to make sure no two years are the same at the farm.”
Please visit www.vonthunfarms.com/sb/fall-fun/ for additional information and a full list of activities and events available during the Fall season. Weekday and weekend hours, activity offerings and admission prices vary.
Thun’s Country Farm Market is located off of Route 130 in Monmouth Junction, NJ and is easily accessible from the New Jersey Turnpike and Routes 1,18, 27 and 287. The farm can be found via GPS at 505 Ridge Road, Dayton, NJ 08810.
