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A New Jersey farm planned its Dolly Parton-themed corn maze back in February — Now it's especially meaningful
The farm will donate ticket proceeds to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and add trivia and a photo op to the 6-acre maze.
On Saturday, All Seasons Orchard in Woodstock will unveil a 6-acre corn maze honoring Dolly Parton, who passed away Tuesday at age 80. The installation features her likeness with the inscription "An American Treasure."
The concept has been in development for nearly three years, involving an approval process with Parton and her Imagination Library. All Seasons partnered with Utah-based developer The MAiZE on the national Country Music Corn Maze campaign.
Marketing director Kamille Combs noted the maze features an interactive game with 10 prompts testing Parton trivia, plus a life-size photo opportunity. The course takes roughly 30 to 60 minutes to complete.
Farm owner Tim Stockel's daughter, Trinity Stockel, said the team felt "completely devastated" learning of Parton's passing Tuesday. The family-run orchard shifted focus to use the maze as a tribute to her life and agricultural roots.
Opening September 19, the attraction runs through November 1. All Seasons will donate ticket proceeds to local Imagination Library chapters, continuing the program's mission to provide free books to children.