Dolly Parton Corn Maze to Open at All Seasons Orchard in Woodstock

Six-acre attraction pairs country music tribute with children’s literacy fundraising

WOODSTOCK, Illinois — All Seasons Orchard is set to open a six-acre Dolly Parton corn maze on Saturday, adding a larger-than-life likeness of the country music star to its annual fall attractions while raising money for local chapters of Parton’s Imagination Library.

The maze, cut into a cornfield at the family-run orchard in suburban Woodstock, features Parton’s smiling face and signature high bouffant hairstyle alongside the words, “An American Treasure.” It is scheduled to run through Nov. 1, according to the orchard.

All Seasons marketing director Kamille Combs said the attraction is intended as both a celebration of Parton’s cultural legacy and an opportunity for visitors to learn about her children’s literacy work. The maze was publicly unveiled Monday, and the orchard said the design had been under development for nearly three years while approvals were obtained through Parton and her Imagination Library book-gifting program.

“We hope it’s a good opportunity for people who love Dolly to come out and remember her and the joy that she brought to life,” Combs said.

The Woodstock orchard is one of 20 farms nationally participating in the Country Music Corn Maze campaign with Utah-based agritainment developer The MAiZE. All Seasons is the only Illinois farm included in this year’s Dolly Parton-themed rollout. Earlier Country Music Corn Maze designs have celebrated artists including Reba McEntire, Luke Bryan and Lainey Wilson.

Maze includes trivia challenge and literacy donation

Visitors are expected to spend about 30 to 60 minutes navigating the maze, which took about half a day to carve into the field. Along with the walk-through course, the orchard plans a life-size Parton photo opportunity and an interactive game featuring 10 trivia prompts about Parton and the Imagination Library.

Correct answers will provide clues directing guests through the maze, while incorrect responses may send them down a less direct route, Combs said. The format is designed to connect the seasonal attraction to the literacy program, which provides free books to children through participating local affiliates.

All Seasons said a portion of ticket proceeds from the season will be donated to local Imagination Library chapters. The orchard also plans to make a direct contribution to the organization and is considering additional ways for guests to support the program.

The tribute also reflects the orchard’s connection to agriculture, Combs said. Parton’s rural upbringing and longstanding association with farming made her a natural subject for an attraction at a working orchard that already draws families for apple picking, hayrides and autumn activities.

Hours, admission prices and ticket details for the Dolly Parton corn maze are available through All Seasons Orchard. The maze is scheduled to remain open in Woodstock through Nov. 1, with fundraising proceeds directed to local literacy efforts.