MANHATTAN FARM FIELD GUIDE
Nightfall in the Corn: Britt’s Scary Maze in Manhattan, KS
A dark, hard corn maze at Britt’s Farm where staff ‘assist’ with planned surprises on select October evenings — this guide lays out what to expect, safety notes, and logistics.
Nightfall in the Corn: Britt’s Scary Maze in Manhattan, KS.
At Britt’s Farm in Manhattan, Kansas, Scary Maze asks you to make your way through a hard corn maze in the dark with Britt’s staff 'assisting' you; the attraction runs on select October weekend evenings and events are scheduled in the evening with last admission at 9 pm.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A hard corn maze played in the dark
Participants navigate a deliberately dense, hard corn maze at night while Britt’s staff ‘assist’ — the experience is designed as a sequence of playful scares rather than gore, and the farm’s daytime Fun Zone and pumpkin patch are not open during scary maze hours.
Startles, strobes and touch — staged for shock, not gore
The goal of Scary Maze (and associated hayride) is to startle and frighten; materials note there may be loud noises, strobe lights, and that patrons may be touched as part of the staging — the event is explicitly described as not gory.
A campus partnership that raises funds
Britt’s runs Scary Maze in conjunction with the KSU chapter of Theta Xi; proceeds support philanthropic efforts, including a stated cause for Habitat for Humanity.
What the day feels like
What the experience feels like
You arrive at dusk, check in, and enter a deliberately darkened corn maze where staff proactively shepherd and startle you through the route; the attraction emphasizes surprise and theatrical scares rather than graphic content, and some daytime attractions are closed during maze hours.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this is best — and least — suited for.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The maze and associated hayride focus on startle scares rather than gore; expect loud noises, strobe lights, and the possibility of being touched as part of the staging.
The Fun Zone and pumpkin patch are not open or included during scary maze dates and hours.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When does Scary Maze run?
Event materials list evening dates on select October weekends with published evening hours; last admission is stated as 9 pm. (Note: source materials include multiple date listings—see operator for the current schedule.)
How much is admission?
Published information lists admission at $15.00 per person; the attraction is also included in the season pass and a same‑day combination ticket option is listed at $30.00 to include a day wristband plus a scary maze wristband.
Is there an age limit or chaperone policy?
There is no fixed age requirement for entry, but organizers do not recommend very young children. A stated chaperone policy requires a chaperone age 21 or older to be present on the farm with patrons under 17.
Is the maze gory?
No. The materials state the scare elements are intended to startle and scare rather than be gory.
Will I be touched or exposed to strobe lights?
Yes—materials warn there may be loud noises and strobe lights, and that patrons may be touched as part of the staging.
Who runs Scary Maze and where do proceeds go?
Britt’s Farm operates the event in conjunction with the KSU chapter of Theta Xi; the partnership raises money for the fraternity’s philanthropies, with a stated beneficiary of Habitat for Humanity.