Corny, yes, but also a-mazing

In keeping with the Wild West theme, visitors to Sever's must hunt down the 'wanted Sever.'

Sever's Corn Maze

SHAKOPEE, Minn. Through Oct. 28

Near scenic Canterbury Park is a maze with pony rides, pig races, live music, and a trail that aims to keep you busy for at least a few hours. This year's theme is Sever's Wild West, which means your task is to find the "wanted Sever." It's a new idea for the farm, whose mazes usually take the shape of maps or destinations such as Egypt. Open on weekends. Admission is $10, children 2 and under free.

severscornmaze.com, 952-937-1315.

Donna's Corn Maze

DONNA, Texas Oct. 1-Jan. 1

This 3.5-mile maze in the Rio Grande Valley is dedicated this year to the region's new NBA development team, the Vipers. You can wander through paths that form the team's logo. The attraction also features go-kart rides, a giant swing set, and an expanded food menu that includes fajita tacos. Open Thursdays through Sundays. Admission is $10, children 10 and under $7.

donnascornmaze.com, 956-239-4504.

G&M Farms Cornfield Maze & Pumpkin Patch

LIVERMORE, Calif. Sept. 29-Oct. 31

G&M Farms is probably the only maze that has been featured on the "Late Show With David Letterman." A few years ago, Letterman's pal Biff Henderson was assigned to make his way from one side of the property to the other, and it wasn't easy. This year, after you're done being the Biff in a maze in the shape of the farm's name, shop for fresh produce, pick pumpkins, and ride the cow train. Open daily. Admission is $8, children 6 to 11, $7.

gmfarms.com, 925-447-3276.

Crazy Corn Maze

WEST JORDAN, Utah Through Oct. 31

This maze isn't just "crazy," it's also haunted after Sept. 26. The maze shape involves many crazy/haunted things, including a muscular body with a pumpkin for a head, a horse, a moon, and a wolf. Open every day but Sunday, but it's haunted only Tuesday to Saturday nights. "Corn cops" will help if you get lost or scared. Admission is $7, children 5 to 10 $4.

utahmaze.com, 801-569-2356.

The Corn Maze in the Plains

THE PLAINS, Va. Through Nov. 4

This year's maze took the shape of someone riding a horse for the theme Horsin' Around, which celebrates the farm's location in horse country. Locals recommend sampling snacks while you're there, specifically organic burgers and pumpkin pie fudge. Open Fridays to Sundays. Admission is $9, children 12 and under $7.

circleofseeds.com, 540-456-7339.