{"id":578,"date":"2013-10-23T00:15:03","date_gmt":"2013-10-23T04:15:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/mdp\/?p=578"},"modified":"2013-10-23T00:15:03","modified_gmt":"2013-10-23T04:15:03","slug":"autumn-outdoor-fun-for-au-pairs-and-host-families-in-montgomery-county-maryland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/mdp\/2013\/10\/23\/autumn-outdoor-fun-for-au-pairs-and-host-families-in-montgomery-county-maryland\/","title":{"rendered":"Autumn Outdoor Fun for Au Pairs and Host Families in Montgomery County, Maryland"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"mailto:trilakeview@earthlink.net?subject=Inquiry%20from%20a%20visitor%20to%20www.PumpkinPatchesAndMore.org\/MDpumpkins.phptrilakeview@earthlink.net%3C\/a%3E.%20Directions:%20From%20Olney,%20take%20Route%2097%20north%208.5%20miles%20and%20turn%20right%20on%20Roxbury%20Road.%20At%20end%20of%20road,%20turn%20right%20on%20Triadelphia%20Mill%20Road;%20farm%20is%20two%20miles%20on%20the%20right.%20Open:%20Saturdays%20and%20Sundays%2010%20to%205%20in%20October;%20reopens%20after%20Thanksgiving%20for%20Christmas-tree%20cutting.%20A%20new%20%22corn%20pit,%22%20a%20large%20sandbox%20filled%20with%20corn%20kernels,%20and%20other%20children%27s%20barnyard%20activities,%20$2%20admission%20%28in%202006%29.%20Take%20a%20hayride,%20$1,%20to%20the%20six-acre%20pick-your-own%20pumpkin%20patch%20at%20this%20Christmas%20tree%20and%20vegetable%20farm,%20in%20the%20Brown%20family%20since%201896.%20Bring%20your%20own%20old%20clothes%20for%20scarecrow%20making,%20$2%20per%20scarecrow.%20%3C\/li%3E%20%20%20%20%20%20%3C\/ul%3E%3Ch3%3EKent%20County%3C\/h3%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cb%3ETribute%20to%20Farming%20Maze%20%28Mason%27s%20Farm%29%3C\/b%3E%20-%2010%20acre%20corn%20maze%3Cbr%3E23991%20Melitota%20Road,%20Chestertown,%20MD%2021620.%20Phone:%20410-810-0686%20or410-778-0349.%20E-mail:%20%3Ca%20href=\"><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-577\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/mdp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/79\/2013\/10\/Corn-maze2.jpg\" alt=\"Corn maze\" width=\"219\" height=\"146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/mdp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/79\/2013\/10\/Corn-maze2.jpg 425w, https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/mdp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/79\/2013\/10\/Corn-maze2-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 219px) 100vw, 219px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\">So many Pre-Halloween Activities in our Area! Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, Hay Rides, Apple Picking and more&#8230;<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: right\">\n<ul><a href=\"mailto:trilakeview@earthlink.net?subject=Inquiry%20from%20a%20visitor%20to%20www.PumpkinPatchesAndMore.org\/MDpumpkins.phptrilakeview@earthlink.net%3C\/a%3E.%20Directions:%20From%20Olney,%20take%20Route%2097%20north%208.5%20miles%20and%20turn%20right%20on%20Roxbury%20Road.%20At%20end%20of%20road,%20turn%20right%20on%20Triadelphia%20Mill%20Road;%20farm%20is%20two%20miles%20on%20the%20right.%20Open:%20Saturdays%20and%20Sundays%2010%20to%205%20in%20October;%20reopens%20after%20Thanksgiving%20for%20Christmas-tree%20cutting.%20A%20new%20%22corn%20pit,%22%20a%20large%20sandbox%20filled%20with%20corn%20kernels,%20and%20other%20children%27s%20barnyard%20activities,%20$2%20admission%20%28in%202006%29.%20Take%20a%20hayride,%20$1,%20to%20the%20six-acre%20pick-your-own%20pumpkin%20patch%20at%20this%20Christmas%20tree%20and%20vegetable%20farm,%20in%20the%20Brown%20family%20since%201896.%20Bring%20your%20own%20old%20clothes%20for%20scarecrow%20making,%20$2%20per%20scarecrow.%20%3C\/li%3E%20%20%20%20%20%20%3C\/ul%3E%3Ch3%3EKent%20County%3C\/h3%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cb%3ETribute%20to%20Farming%20Maze%20%28Mason%27s%20Farm%29%3C\/b%3E%20-%2010%20acre%20corn%20maze%3Cbr%3E23991%20Melitota%20Road,%20Chestertown,%20MD%2021620.%20Phone:%20410-810-0686%20or410-778-0349.%20E-mail:%20%3Ca%20href=\"> <\/a><\/p>\n<li><a href=\"mailto:trilakeview@earthlink.net?subject=Inquiry%20from%20a%20visitor%20to%20www.PumpkinPatchesAndMore.org\/MDpumpkins.phptrilakeview@earthlink.net%3C\/a%3E.%20Directions:%20From%20Olney,%20take%20Route%2097%20north%208.5%20miles%20and%20turn%20right%20on%20Roxbury%20Road.%20At%20end%20of%20road,%20turn%20right%20on%20Triadelphia%20Mill%20Road;%20farm%20is%20two%20miles%20on%20the%20right.%20Open:%20Saturdays%20and%20Sundays%2010%20to%205%20in%20October;%20reopens%20after%20Thanksgiving%20for%20Christmas-tree%20cutting.%20A%20new%20%22corn%20pit,%22%20a%20large%20sandbox%20filled%20with%20corn%20kernels,%20and%20other%20children%27s%20barnyard%20activities,%20$2%20admission%20%28in%202006%29.%20Take%20a%20hayride,%20$1,%20to%20the%20six-acre%20pick-your-own%20pumpkin%20patch%20at%20this%20Christmas%20tree%20and%20vegetable%20farm,%20in%20the%20Brown%20family%20since%201896.%20Bring%20your%20own%20old%20clothes%20for%20scarecrow%20making,%20$2%20per%20scarecrow.%20%3C\/li%3E%20%20%20%20%20%20%3C\/ul%3E%3Ch3%3EKent%20County%3C\/h3%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cb%3ETribute%20to%20Farming%20Maze%20%28Mason%27s%20Farm%29%3C\/b%3E%20-%2010%20acre%20corn%20maze%3Cbr%3E23991%20Melitota%20Road,%20Chestertown,%20MD%2021620.%20Phone:%20410-810-0686%20or410-778-0349.%20E-mail:%20%3Ca%20href=\"> <strong> <\/strong><\/a><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pumpkinpatchesandmore.org\/Pumpkin.php?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mc-mncppc.org\/parks\/facilities\/ag_farm.shtm\" target=\"_blank\"> MNCPPC Agricultural History Farm Park<\/a><\/strong> &#8211;          Harvest Festival with hayrides,          old-time games, music, crafts, sheep dog demonstrations, food<br \/>\n18400 Muncaster Mill          Road, Derwood, MD. Phone: 301-721-0312. Open: October 6th and 7th (in  \t\t2007) from 11 am to 4 pm. Cclick the link to their website for later  \t\tyears dates. Admission is<strong> <\/strong>$5 per car. There is no pumpkin  \t\tpatch on the property and hayrides are not given days other than for the  \t\tHarvest Festival. The Farm Park is open to the public to explore the  \t\thistorical farm site.<\/li>\n<li><strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pumpkinpatchesandmore.org\/Pumpkin.php?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.butlersorchard.com\" target=\"_blank\"> Butler&#8217;s Orchard<\/a><\/strong> &#8211;          pumpkin patch, 1-acre corn maze, straw maze,          pumpkin coach, pony rides and more<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>22200 Davis Mill          Road, Germantown, MD. Phone: 301-972-3299. the pumpkin patch is open          Tuesday to Friday for Pumpkin Harvest Days. the farm market is open          Tuesday through Sunday. Open for Harvest Days, Tuesdays-Fridays, 9:30-5          pm; Pumpkin Festival, 10 am to 5 pm (weekends and Columbus Day,          October).\u00a0Admission (in 2006) is $9\/person          for weekend pumpkin festivals (under 2 is FREE).         \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.pumpkinpatchesandmore.org\/Pumpkin.php?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.butlersorchard.com\/map.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Directions and map<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0  Evening hayrides May to December. \t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/www.pumpkinpatchesandmore.org\/Pumpkin.php?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.butlersorchard.com\/calendar.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Click here for  \t\t\tthe events calendar.<\/a> Credit cards accepted. \t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/www.pumpkinpatchesandmore.org\/Pumpkin.php?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.butlersorchard.com\/pick.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Click here for  \t\t\tcurrent hours and crops that are ready<\/a>!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gazebo Garden Center and Nursery<\/strong> &#8211; pumpkins, a pumpkin and  straw mountain.<br \/>\n13101 Clopper Rd., Germantown, MD. Phone: 301-972-1010.  Through October 20, Open: Monday through Saturday 9 to 7, Sundays 10 to 6;  October  21-31, Open: Monday through Saturday 9 to 8, Sundays 10 to 7. Free pumpkin patch play area with stuffed cartoon characters.<\/li>\n<li><span>Great Meadows Farm<\/span> &#8211; pumpkins, pumpkin  \t\tpatch- already gathered from the field, child-sized haybale maze,  \t\tprepicked produce, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides,  \t\tpetting zoo<br \/>\n6901 Annapolis Rock Rd., Woodbine, MD 21702. Phone: 301-253-5038. Email  \t\tus at: <a href=\"mailto:luisandjenell@hotmail.com?subject=Inquiry%20from%20a%20visitor%20to%20www.PumpkinPatchesAndMore.org\/MDpumpkins.phpluisandjenell@hotmail.com%3C\/a%3E.%20And%20for%20a%20map%20to%20our%20farm,%3Ca%20target=\"> click here.<\/a> Crops are usually available in September, October,  \t\tNovember. Open: We are open by appointment September through November.  \t\tPayment: Cash, Check. We are a family owned\/operated petting farm  \t\tspecializing in pre-k\/ special education classes. We have chickens,  \t\tpigs, horses, sheep, goats, cats, a hay ride, picnic area, and maze.  \t\tChildren can feed and pet the animals, play games, and stay for a picnic  \t\tlunch. We also do birthday parties and church events.<\/li>\n<li><span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pumpkinpatchesandmore.org\/Pumpkin.php?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.homestead-farm.net\/\" target=\"_blank\"> Homestead Farm<\/a><\/span> &#8211; <strong><span style=\"color:#006600\">Uses  \t\t  integrated pest management practices<\/span><\/strong>, pumpkins,  \t\t  Pick-your-own apples, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch-  \t\t  already gathered from the field, tractor-pulled hay rides, Honey from  \t\t  hives on the farm, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic  \t\t  area, farm animals, school tours<br \/>\n15604 Sugarland Road, Poolesville,  \t\t  MD 20837. Phone: 301-977-3761. Email: \t\t  <a href=\"mailto:HomesteadFarmEmail@gmail.com?subject=Inquiry%20from%20a%20visitor%20to%20www.PumpkinPatchesAndMore.org\/MDpumpkins.php%20%20HomesteadFarmEmail@gmail.com%3C\/a%3E.%20Open:%20Check%20our%20website%20for%20hours.%20%20%20Directions:%20%20%3Ca%20target=\" target=\"_blank\"> Click here for a map and directions.<\/a> Check our website for  \t\t  approximate harvest dates and other information. We use integrated  \t\t  pest management practices. Payment: Cash, Debit cards,  \t\t  Visa\/MasterCard, Discover. (UPDATED: May 04, 2010)<br \/>\n<strong>Comments from a visitor, May 28, 2008: <\/strong>&#8220;My friends and I go  to homestead farm (Poolesville, MD) every year for Apple and Pumpkin picking.  This is the first year that we are going to do Strawberries. They have their own  canned goods and cider, hayrides, and fun activities for the kids in summer and  autumn.\u00a0 It&#8217;s an easy ride outside of DC or from VA (and no, there are NO  farms in DC to have any PYO). I love your site! thank you for your VERY valuable  service! \ud83d\ude42 &#8220;<\/li>\n<li><span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pumpkinpatchesandmore.org\/Pumpkin.php?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.normansfarmmarket.com\" target=\"_blank\">Norman&#8217;s Farm Market<\/a><\/span> &#8211;  \t\t  <strong><span style=\"color:#006600\">Minimizes chemical and pesticide use<\/span><\/strong>, pumpkin patch-  \t\t  already gathered from the field,<br \/>\nJones Mill Road and East-west  \t\t  Highway, Chevy Chase, MD 20815. Phone: 301-674-9929. Email: \t\t  <a href=\"mailto:info@NormansFarmMarket.com?subject=Inquiry%20from%20a%20visitor%20to%20www.PumpkinPatchesAndMore.org\/MDpumpkins.phpinfo@NormansFarmMarket.com%3C\/a%3E.%20Open:%20See%20our%20website%20for%20current%20%20%20hours.%20%20%3Ca%20href=\" target=\"_blank\">Click here for current open hours, days and dates.<\/a> Directions: See  \t\t  website for directions. \t\t  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pumpkinpatchesandmore.org\/Pumpkin.php?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.normansfarmmarket.com\/content\/5399\" target=\"_blank\">Click here for a map and directions.<\/a> We minimize use of pesticides  \t\t  and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards,  \t\t  Visa\/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. (ADDED: February 26, 2010)<\/li>\n<li><strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pumpkinpatchesandmore.org\/Pumpkin.php?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phillipsfarmproduce.com\" target=\"_blank\">Phillips Farm<\/a><\/strong> &#8211;          pumpkin patch, free hayrides, petting zoo, weekend pony rides<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>13710 Schaeffer          Road, Germantown. Phone: 301-540-2364. Email: \t\t  <a href=\"mailto:phllpsfarm@aol.com?subject=Inquiry%20from%20a%20visitor%20to%20www.PumpkinPatchesAndMore.org\/MDpumpkins.phpphllpsfarm@aol.com%3C\/a%3E.%20Open%20weekdays%20from%203%20pm%20to%20dark;%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20weekends%20from%2010%20am%20to%20dark.%20Admission%20is%20free.%20Recipes:%20%20%3Ca%20target=\">Fried Green  \t\tTomatoes<\/a>,  \t\t  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pumpkinpatchesandmore.org\/Pumpkin.php?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phillipsfarmproduce.com\/fgtomato.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Marinated Fried Green Tomatoes<\/a>, \t\t  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pumpkinpatchesandmore.org\/Pumpkin.php?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phillipsfarmproduce.com\/frcorn.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Grilled Sweet  \t\tCorn<\/a>,  \t\t  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pumpkinpatchesandmore.org\/Pumpkin.php?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phillipsfarmproduce.com\/salad.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Taste  \t\tof Summer Salad<\/a>, \t\t  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pumpkinpatchesandmore.org\/Pumpkin.php?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.phillipsfarmproduce.com\/pattyp.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Stuffed Pattypan  \t\tSquash<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pumpkinpatchesandmore.org\/Pumpkin.php?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pirateadventure.net\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pirate Adventure Corn Maze<\/a><\/span> &#8211; pumpkin patch-pick in the  \t\t  field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival,  \t\t  corn maze, haunted corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides,  \t\t  haunted house, haunted rides, haunted trail, snacks and refreshment  \t\t  stand, restrooms, picnic area, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, pony  \t\t  rides, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, events at your  \t\t  location (call for info)<br \/>\n19000 Darnestown Road, Beallesville, MD  \t\t  20839. Phone: 301-948-3141. Alternate Phone: 240-994-6479. Email: \t\t  <a href=\"mailto:kirk5001@aol.com?subject=Inquiry%20from%20a%20visitor%20to%20www.PumpkinPatchesAndMore.org\/MDpumpkins.phpkirk5001@aol.com%3C\/a%3E.%20Open:%20We%20are%20open%20every%20weekend%20in%20October.%20%20%3Ca%20href=\" target=\"_blank\">Click here for current open hours, days and dates.<\/a> Directions:  \t\t  Check out our website for directions. \t\t  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pumpkinpatchesandmore.org\/Pumpkin.php?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pirateadventure.net\/map.html\" target=\"_blank\">Click here for a map and directions.<\/a> Payment: Cash, only. This  \t\t  unique pirate themed corn maze is 5 acres and features hay rides,  \t\t  treasure hunts, food, games, and more.<br \/>\n(ADDED: October 27, 2009)<\/li>\n<li><span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pumpkinpatchesandmore.org\/Pumpkin.php?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rockhillorchard.com\" target=\"_blank\">Rock Hill Orchard<\/a><\/span> &#8211; Apples, beans, blackberries, cherries,  \t\tflowers, pumpkins, raspberries, strawberries, pumpkin patch-pick in the  \t\tfield, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, prepicked  \t\tproduce, tractor-pulled hay rides<br \/>\n28600 Ridge Road, Mount Airy, MD 21771. Phone: 301-831-7427 And for a  \t\tmap to our farm, \t\t  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mapquest.com\/maps\/map.adp?country=US&amp;countryid=250&amp;addtohistory=&amp;searchtab=address&amp;searchtype=address&amp;address=28600%20Ridge%20Road&amp;city=&amp;state=&amp;zipcode=21771&amp;search=++Search++&amp;finditform=1\" target=\"_blank\">click here.<\/a> Crops are usually available in June, July, August,  \t\tSeptember, October. Open: Late April through October each day 9am-5pm.  \t\tOpen for pick your own June through October. Call for specific dates and  \t\ttimes. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa\/MasterCard. pick your own tart  \t\tcherries.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rockville Flower &amp; Garden Spot<\/strong> &#8211; straw maze, straw  \t\tmountain, petting zoo, pony rides<br \/>\nMid-Pike Plaza Shopping Center, 11800B Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD.  \t\tPhone: 301-984-3565 or 301-294-6800. Open: Through October 20,  \t\tMonday-Saturday 9 to 7, Sundays 10 to 6; October 21-31, open  \t\tMonday-Saturday 9 to 9, Sundays 10 to 7. Free Pumpkinville Festival  \t\ttakes place daily through October 31. Kids can play on a straw mountain  \t\tand walk through a free, 300-foot straw maze decorated with stuffed  \t\tcartoon characters. For additional fees October 21, 22 and 29, pony rides,  \t\tmoon bounces and other children&#8217;s activities. The Haunted Trail of  \t\tTerror, an electronic walk-through attraction for ages 10 and older,  \t\tadditional fee required, is open Saturdays and Sundays in October.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Thanks to Pumpkinpatchesandmore.org for this abundance of information!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"mailto:trilakeview@earthlink.net?subject=Inquiry%20from%20a%20visitor%20to%20www.PumpkinPatchesAndMore.org\/MDpumpkins.phptrilakeview@earthlink.net%3C\/a%3E.%20Directions:%20From%20Olney,%20take%20Route%2097%20north%208.5%20miles%20and%20turn%20right%20on%20Roxbury%20Road.%20At%20end%20of%20road,%20turn%20right%20on%20Triadelphia%20Mill%20Road;%20farm%20is%20two%20miles%20on%20the%20right.%20Open:%20Saturdays%20and%20Sundays%2010%20to%205%20in%20October;%20reopens%20after%20Thanksgiving%20for%20Christmas-tree%20cutting.%20A%20new%20%22corn%20pit,%22%20a%20large%20sandbox%20filled%20with%20corn%20kernels,%20and%20other%20children%27s%20barnyard%20activities,%20$2%20admission%20%28in%202006%29.%20Take%20a%20hayride,%20$1,%20to%20the%20six-acre%20pick-your-own%20pumpkin%20patch%20at%20this%20Christmas%20tree%20and%20vegetable%20farm,%20in%20the%20Brown%20family%20since%201896.%20Bring%20your%20own%20old%20clothes%20for%20scarecrow%20making,%20$2%20per%20scarecrow.%20%3C\/li%3E%20%20%20%20%20%20%3C\/ul%3E%3Ch3%3EKent%20County%3C\/h3%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cb%3ETribute%20to%20Farming%20Maze%20%28Mason%27s%20Farm%29%3C\/b%3E%20-%2010%20acre%20corn%20maze%3Cbr%3E23991%20Melitota%20Road,%20Chestertown,%20MD%2021620.%20Phone:%20410-810-0686%20or410-778-0349.%20E-mail:%20%3Ca%20href=\"><\/a> So many Pre-Halloween Activities in our Area! Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, Hay Rides, Apple Picking and more&#8230; <a href=\"mailto:trilakeview@earthlink.net?subject=Inquiry%20from%20a%20visitor%20to%20www.PumpkinPatchesAndMore.org\/MDpumpkins.phptrilakeview@earthlink.net%3C\/a%3E.%20Directions:%20From%20Olney,%20take%20Route%2097%20north%208.5%20miles%20and%20turn%20right%20on%20Roxbury%20Road.%20At%20end%20of%20road,%20turn%20right%20on%20Triadelphia%20Mill%20Road;%20farm%20is%20two%20miles%20on%20the%20right.%20Open:%20Saturdays%20and%20Sundays%2010%20to%205%20in%20October;%20reopens%20after%20Thanksgiving%20for%20Christmas-tree%20cutting.%20A%20new%20%22corn%20pit,%22%20a%20large%20sandbox%20filled%20with%20corn%20kernels,%20and%20other%20children%27s%20barnyard%20activities,%20$2%20admission%20%28in%202006%29.%20Take%20a%20hayride,%20$1,%20to%20the%20six-acre%20pick-your-own%20pumpkin%20patch%20at%20this%20Christmas%20tree%20and%20vegetable%20farm,%20in%20the%20Brown%20family%20since%201896.%20Bring%20your%20own%20old%20clothes%20for%20scarecrow%20making,%20$2%20per%20scarecrow.%20%3C\/li%3E%20%20%20%20%20%20%3C\/ul%3E%3Ch3%3EKent%20County%3C\/h3%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cb%3ETribute%20to%20Farming%20Maze%20%28Mason%27s%20Farm%29%3C\/b%3E%20-%2010%20acre%20corn%20maze%3Cbr%3E23991%20Melitota%20Road,%20Chestertown,%20MD%2021620.%20Phone:%20410-810-0686%20or410-778-0349.%20E-mail:%20%3Ca%20href=\"> <\/a> <a href=\"mailto:trilakeview@earthlink.net?subject=Inquiry%20from%20a%20visitor%20to%20www.PumpkinPatchesAndMore.org\/MDpumpkins.phptrilakeview@earthlink.net%3C\/a%3E.%20Directions:%20From%20Olney,%20take%20Route%2097%20north%208.5%20miles%20and%20turn%20right%20on%20Roxbury%20Road.%20At%20end%20of%20road,%20turn%20right%20on%20Triadelphia%20Mill%20Road;%20farm%20is%20two%20miles%20on%20the%20right.%20Open:%20Saturdays%20and%20Sundays%2010%20to%205%20in%20October;%20reopens%20after%20Thanksgiving%20for%20Christmas-tree%20cutting.%20A%20new%20%22corn%20pit,%22%20a%20large%20sandbox%20filled%20with%20corn%20kernels,%20and%20other%20children%27s%20barnyard%20activities,%20$2%20admission%20%28in%202006%29.%20Take%20a%20hayride,%20$1,%20to%20the%20six-acre%20pick-your-own%20pumpkin%20patch%20at%20this%20Christmas%20tree%20and%20vegetable%20farm,%20in%20the%20Brown%20family%20since%201896.%20Bring%20your%20own%20old%20clothes%20for%20scarecrow%20making,%20$2%20per%20scarecrow.%20%3C\/li%3E%20%20%20%20%20%20%3C\/ul%3E%3Ch3%3EKent%20County%3C\/h3%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cb%3ETribute%20to%20Farming%20Maze%20%28Mason%27s%20Farm%29%3C\/b%3E%20-%2010%20acre%20corn%20maze%3Cbr%3E23991%20Melitota%20Road,%20Chestertown,%20MD%2021620.%20Phone:%20410-810-0686%20or410-778-0349.%20E-mail:%20%3Ca%20href=\"> <\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pumpkinpatchesandmore.org\/Pumpkin.php?URL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mc-mncppc.org\/parks\/facilities\/ag_farm.shtm\" target=\"_blank\"> MNCPPC Agricultural History Farm Park<\/a> &#8211; Harvest Festival with hayrides, old-time games, music, crafts, sheep dog demonstrations, food 18400 Muncaster Mill Road, Derwood, MD. 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