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Business is going strong at Escobar Farm and Corn Maze at 255 Middle Road in Portsmouth. The farm opened in 1937, and Louis Escobar, 82, the son of the original owner, is still running it with his wife, Jane. The farm is still selling hundreds of pumpkins from its pumpkin patch every fall, as well as all of the milk from the 100-200 cows the Escobar family and staff milks twice a day, every day. But the farm's main attraction, the eight-acre Corn Maze, will also be the major draw this season, said manager Stuart MacNaught, “and with all the rain we received this summer, the corn is taller than ever!” The maze is opening for its 22nd year, he said. While every day that the maze is open is fun and exciting, the season will again be highlighted by Harry Potter Day on Saturday, September 18 and
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the annual Halloween Party on Sunday, October 31. Wear a costume to either event and receive $1 off admission, which features entry to the maze and hay play area, plus you can buy tickets for the cow train and hay rides. Don't miss visiting the concession stand that sells popcorn, candy, soda, water, animal crackers, and special items like butterscotch-flavored lollipops in the shape of an ear of corn. The maze, which was designed by Brett Herbst of The MAiZE organization, this year celebrates New England, MacNaught said. The maze has a map of the six New England states, which means you can travel around New England while you make your way through the maze. The farm's traditional hayrides are
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planned for Saturday and Sunday afternoons this year, he added. The farm's cow train will be ready for young riders of all ages, he said, and the picnic table area is set to go. The maze opens for the season on Friday, September 3, and will remain open until Sunday, November 7. The maze operates Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays as well as both Monday holidays (Labor Day on September 6 and Columbus day on October 11). Times and admission prices are on the website, escobarfarm.com. Also visit the adjoining Lou's Pumpkin Patch, which opens at the end of September. For up to date information, please visit escobarfarm.com
