The Great Godfrey Corn Maze

Join us for the 2008 Season!

OPEN

Grand Opening:: Friday, September 5: 6PM; Outdoor Movie: September 26, 7:30PM; A-Maze-Ing Race: September 20, 9AM
OPEN:: September 5 - October 26th; Friday: 6 - 10 PM; Saturday: 11AM - 10PM; Sunday: 1PM - Dusk

DATES

Fall Corn Festival:: October 4, 11AM - 10PM; Games, Live Music & Much More!
Columbus Day:: Monday, October 13: 11 AM - 9PM
Haunted Maze:: October: 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25 & 26

HOW IS IT DESIGNED?

Some secrets of the Great Godfrey Maze are best kept a secret.

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DIRECTIONS

The Great Godfrey Maze is located in Godfrey, Illinois just off of Highway 67. You'll need to take Highway 67 into Godfrey and turn on Stamper Lane by the McDonald's. The maze is about ½ mile down on the left hand side of Stamper Lane in Glazebrook Park.

For more information call: 800-ALTON-IL

Click Here to View Map.

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WHAT IS IT?

The Great Godfrey Maze is two maze trails cut into 7-acres of corn in Glazebrook Park. This year, the corn is cut into two trails in wild safari animal shapes! Visitors from all over can enjoy getting lost in the maze's twisting turns, dead-ends and traps!

PRIVATE RENTALS, PARTIES, COMPANY PICNICS & TOURS

The Great Godfrey Maze is available for private rentals, company picnics, and private tours outside of the normal operating hours. The charge for private rentals is $100 for two hours plus $3.00 per person with a minimum of 100 people. The Great Godfrey Maze can be privately rented in the evenings beginning September 8 through October 9. Please call the Godfrey Parks and Recreation Department as soon as possible to secure your private rental.

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GROUPS WELCOME

Scouts, youth groups and parties of 15 or more are welcome to visit the Great Godfrey Maze during normal operating hours at a reduced rate. Group rates are $3.00 per person and are only available to groups of 15 or more that make reservations ahead of time with the Godfrey Parks and Recreation Department. The Godfrey Parks and Recreation Department can be reached at (618) 466-1483 Monday through Friday 8 am - 5 pm.

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CONTACT US

Call the Godfrey Parks and Recreation Department at (618) 466-1483 for more information or call All Around Alton, Alton's Convention and Visitors Bureau toll free at:

• 800-ALTON-IL

• General Information and Group Reservations, Call: (618) 466-1483 ext. 1

• Maze Calendar of Events, Call: (618) 466-1483 ext. 4

FALL CORN FESTIVAL

11AM - 10PM

The Fall Corn Fest is full of "corny" fun for the entire family! Come and enjoy a full day of fun at the park that includes music, the cow train, food and craft vendors and much more! It for all ages on Saturday, October 4 from 11 am - 10 pm at Glazebrook Park. And its FREE!

There will be an Antique Tractor and Engine Exhibit plus a kiddie pedal tractor pull, tractor games and the Parade of Power. The Godfrey Woman's Club will also host their Annual Corn Cook-Off. Enter your favorite, most original corn recipe for bragging rights. The Woman's Club will judge the entries...is your recipe "corntastic" enough to win?

Entry forms are available at the Parks and Recreation Department immediately. More information is available by clicking here.

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HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR

October 10 - October 26

During the later dates in October, one maze path becomes haunted after dark with the ghosts of unfortunate safari adventurers of the past. All regular fees apply. Bring your flashlight and prepare to be scared! Haunting hours will begin at dark and go until 10 pm on all days EXCEPT Sunday, when the maze will close at 9 pm.

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FIELD TRIPS

Educational field trips are available to be scheduled during the school week (Tuesday - Friday) for classroom tours. Reservations must be made ahead of time with the Godfrey Parks and Recreation Department.

The cost for educational field trips is $3.00 per student with a minimum group of 50 students. Adult chaperones shall be supplied at a rate of 1 chaperone to every 10 students. Chaperones will not be charged the fee. If school groups would like lunch provided by the Great Godfrey Maze (hot dog, chips and soda), the cost is $5.00 per student.

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THE GREAT GODFREY MAZE "AFTER DARK"

Every Friday and Saturday night through October 26, 2008, the Great Godfrey Maze will be open in the evening when it is dark. Each maze visitor will be required to have a flashlight to help them navigate the twists and turns of the maze. Flashlights will be available at the concession stand for purchase at $3.00 each.