Bozeman’s Giant Straw Maze: A Gallatin Valley Fall Tradition Built from Over 5,000 Hay Bales

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Bozeman’s Giant Straw Maze: A Gallatin Valley Fall Tradition Built from Over 5,000 Hay Bales

A family-focused seasonal attraction in Bozeman that combines a new annual maze design with tractor rides, pumpkins, a petting zoo and a concessions court.

Bozeman’s Giant Straw Maze: A Gallatin Valley Fall Tradition Built from Over 5,000 Hay Bales.

Duration
All Day
Location
Bozeman
Operator
Bozeman Maze
Category
Maze
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

The Bozeman Straw Maze is a long-held fall tradition in the Gallatin Valley: each year a new design is built from over 5,000 hay bales on Valley Center Road, offering a compact, all-day mix of maze wandering and family activities in a countryside setting.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE MAZE

A New Hay-Bale Design Every Year

The core attraction is the annually redesigned straw bale maze, constructed from more than 5,000 hay bales and sited on Valley Center Road between Bozeman and Belgrade.

THE ACTIVITIES

Hands-On Fall Fun for Kids

Beyond the maze, the site stages family-friendly stations including corn sensory bins, a tractor ride to a pumpkin patch, a petting zoo, yard games and a trampoline Power Jump.

FOOD & PRACTICALS

Concessions, Pumpkins and Simple Pricing

A concession court offers hot food, drinks and treats; pumpkins are available via a pay-what-you-can model. Standard admission covers site activities except the Power Jump and concessions.

What the day feels like

What the Visit Feels Like

A visit to the Bozeman Maze is a loose, family-oriented outing: enter at the farm entrance on Valley Center Road, wander a changing hay-bale labyrinth, rotate through activity stations—tractor rides to a pumpkin patch, sensory bins and a petting zoo—then refuel at the concession court.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this outing suits — and the limits to keep in mind.

1
Families with young childrenWell suited: the maze and kid-focused stations like sensory bins and a petting zoo are tailored for family groups; children 5 and under enter free.
2
Budget-conscious visitorsAccessible option: admission is tiered ($14 adults, $12 ages 5–10) and pumpkins are offered via a pay-what-you-can model.
3
School groups or small partiesA compact, rotating set of activities makes the site easy to manage for groups moving between the maze, tractor rides and the activity area.
4
Toddlers & preschoolersGood match: very young children can take part in many activities and are admitted free at age 5 and under, though some attractions (like the Power Jump) are extra.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Know Before You Go

Admission prices are $14 for adults, $12 for ages 5–10, and children 5 and under are free; the standard admission includes site activities except the Power Jump and concessions.

Pumpkins & Payment

Pumpkins are offered with a pay-what-you-can model on-site; concessions (hot food, drinks and treats) and the Power Jump are paid separately.

Meeting Point & Address

The maze is located at 1340 E. Valley Center Road, Bozeman MT 59718.

Timing

The event is presented as an all-day fall attraction; specific open hours vary by day of the week (see FAQs for weekly hours and the stated opening date).

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

When does the Bozeman Straw Maze open for the season?

The maze opens Wednesday, September 24th.

What are the site hours?

The maze is open Wednesday and Friday nights from 6 to 9 pm, Saturdays 10 am to 9 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm.

Where is the maze located?

The site address is 1340 E. Valley Center Road in Bozeman, Montana.

How much does admission cost?

Admission is $14 for adults, $12 for ages 5–10, and children 5 and under are free; standard admission includes everything except the Power Jump and concessions.

Are pumpkins available and how are they priced?

Pumpkins are available on-site under a pay-what-you-can model.

Which activities are extra?

The trampoline Power Jump and items at the concession court are not included in standard admission and require separate payment.