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SEPTEMBER 2013


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ville, Iowa this fall. “This is the first inter-state maze I know of that is linked in this way,” Tyler said. The cornstalks at Wayside least nine feet


are now at


tall, dense and fat, standing proudly over the ten acres and several miles of winding trails that comprise the maze. There is an “easy” maze phase that takes 20 to 40 minutes to com- plete and a “hard” phase that takes 40-60 minutes.


Along


the route, maze walkers will be presented with a variety of questions, either about ag- riculture or Angry Birds, and must answer correctly to pro- ceed on the right path. There will also be a smart phone app available that can help steer those so inclined, but instincts may prevail over technology on this assignment. The Shenk brothers will be hayrides


giving farm,


around talking the about its his-


tory and telling other sundry tales. Apple the Goat will be climbing a specially-designed “goatwalk” to reach his prize of treats supplied by specta- tors below. Four or five pig- lets will race around a newly- constructed track “that will take them about 45 seconds,” Mark laughed. A pyramid of straw will give youngsters an- other place to play and bur- row. Neighbor farmer Wade Louthan provided his combine to give kids a chance to climb into the tall cab and sit behind the wheel, then slide down an attached slide. And a couple of large galvanized water troughs, two old-fashioned


water


pumps, and a series of tubing have been turned into a racing stream for rubber ducks. “We’ve always been thrifty,” Mark says, pointing to the fact that much of the infrastruc- ture and props for the activi- ties have come from the farm or been donated by neighbors and friends. Looking around the barn playground, one can see many examples of adaptive reuse, all of which contribute


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to the authentic look and feel of the experience. And it’s truly a family affair. Mark’s wife Beth will be greeting visitors to the farm store where a variety of children’s toys related to the maze and farm will be for sale. Philip’s wife Theresa was driv- ing posts from the tractor for the pig racetrack during a re- cent visit. Tyler’s wife Harriet and their three kids have con- tributed ideas, inspiration, and plenty of sweat equity. All will be on hand during operating hours, greeting visitors, serv- ing


activities, and making sure ev- eryone is safe and happy. Pizza, barbecue, kettle corn, and soft drinks will be available for pur- chase.


For those just wanting to


find the perfect jack-o-lantern, there are over 20 varieties of pumpkins planted over nine


acres to pick from, grown by the Wegmeyers. Pumpkins sell by the pound and no admission fee is required for people just wanting to pick up a pumpkin or three. So slip on your boots, gather


your kids and inner-child spir- it, and come out for a full day of fun on the farm.


Wayside Farm Fun, located at concessions, supervising


5273 Harry Byrd Highway east of Berryville, opens September 21 and will be open weekends (Friday-Sunday) from 10am to 6pm until November 3. Admis- sion is $10/person; kids 2 and under free. No pets, please. Admission


your-own pumpkin


to the pick- patch


is


free; pumpkins are sold by the pound. For information, visit waysidefarmfun.com or e-mail info@waysidefarmfun.com.


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