Konow's Corn Maze
Homer Glen, IL · about 27 mi from Chicago
At a glance
- Address
- 16849 S Cedar Rd, Homer Glen, IL 60491
- Activities
- 🌽 Corn mazes
- Typical season
- Sep to Oct (corn mazes, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Chicago, about 27 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- County
- Will County, IL
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 6a
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Public restroom 1.3 mi
- Playground 0.4 mi
- Gas station BP 1.2 mi
- EV charger 2.6 mi
- 113 places to eat within 5 mi Dunkin', Popeyes, Dunkin'
Farmers markets nearby
- Lockport Farmers Market Lockport · 4.1 mi
- New Lenox Farmers Market New Lenox · 4.4 mi
- Mokena Farmers' Market Mokena · 6.1 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Green Earth Harvest 12.8 mi
- Lazy Squirrel Acres 13 mi
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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 49°F, lows around 32°F, about 2.7 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 20
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 22
- ☀️ Frost-free season184 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone6a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Romeoville Wfo, IL station (5.8 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
- Corn mazesSep to Oct
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Search for the farm's current hours: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Shoes you do not mind getting dusty
- A charged phone and a meeting spot for the group
- A flashlight if you go near dusk
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Mazes are usually best from mid September through October, when the corn is tallest.
- How to pick
Pick a meeting spot before you enter, keep the group together and take a photo of the map if they hand one out.
- Best time to go
Weekday evenings or early weekend mornings. Many mazes run flashlight nights in late October.
Farm country: Will County
Will County had 780 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 74 sold food straight to the public and 21 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.
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Questions about Konow's Corn Maze
Is Konow's Corn Maze open today?
We do not track live hours. Check with the farm before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Konow's Corn Maze?
Corn mazes typically run Sep to Oct in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Konow's Corn Maze?
The listing gives the address as 16849 S Cedar Rd, Homer Glen, IL 60491. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Konow's Corn Maze?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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