Kicking off fall festivities for the upcoming 75th Anniversary of Charles Schulz’ Peanuts, the world’s most beloved comic strip, Peanuts Worldwide will demonstrate that “Happiness is…a corn maze!” as farms across North America prepare unique Peanuts-themed mazes. Participating farms will invite guests to get lost in their mazes, custom created by the world’s largest corn maze consulting company, The MAiZE Inc.
More than 75 farms in the U.S. and Canada have been selected by Peanuts Worldwide to create a Peanuts maze this year. Collectively, the farms—which span 35 states and provinces, from California to New York, Ontario to Texas —are expected to attract more than two million visitors.
Each farm will grow its own unique maze design, with the mazes ranging in size from 1.5 acres to 20 acres. And two of the mazes are created with sunflowers. “75 Years of Peanuts” is a theme in several of the mazes, along with Snoopy atop his famous doghouse; Snoopy frolicking in sunflowers; Snoopy atop a giant pumpkin; Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Linus, and Woodstock in the pumpkin patch—even a “Snoopy 4 Prez” maze!
“For 75 years, Peanuts has charmed, delighted, and moved fans through my father’s creativity and wit—and what a wonderful, larger-than-life way to celebrate his work than with the ingenuity of these Peanuts corn mazes!” says Jill Schulz, daughter of Charles Schulz. “It will be a thrill to see Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the gang rising from the heartland, and I just wish my dad could see his creations ‘writ large’.”
“After the tremendous success of our first collaboration in 2016, when millions of visitors in communities around the world visited the Peanuts-themed corn mazes, it’s a privilege and a delight to once again collaborate with Peanuts Worldwide in honor of their 75 years,” says founder of The MAiZE Inc., Brett Herbst. “We salute the genius of Charles Schulz and couldn’t be happier to celebrate this milestone by bringing families together to create new and lasting memories.”
For more information about visiting a Peanuts maze near you, visit www.themaize.com/peanuts.
Fun Facts for Peanuts Fans
● On October 2, 1950 Peanuts made its debut in just seven U.S. newspapers.
● Charlie Brown is the only character to appear in the first Peanuts comic strip and the last one (February 13, 2000).
● Charlie Brown and Charles Schulz both had fathers who were barbers.
● Linus carrying his ever-present blanket was inspired by Schulz’ own children.
● Charles Schulz coined the term “security blanket.”
● Snoopy was so popular as a write-in candidate for president in 1968 and 1972 that California passed a law against writing in fictional characters.
● Viewers of the Peanuts Halloween special felt so badly for Charlie Brown (“I got a rock”) that they mailed candy to him in care of Charles Schulz’ office.
● “My sweet babboo”—Sally’s pet name for Linus—is the phrase Schulz’ wife, Jean, used for him!
75 Years of Peanuts
In 1950, Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang were first introduced to the world. In the 75 years since, Peanuts has become a global phenomenon, encompassing award-winning animated content, stage shows and live experiences, high profile collaborations, and retail programs around the world. Artists, musicians, philosophers, and fans have been inspired by Charles Schulz’ creation for over seven decades and there is no end in sight for this beloved cast of characters who speak so beautifully and simply to the human experience.
Media Release: The MAiZE, Inc./Peanuts Worldwide, Featured Image: Masaryktown, Florida, Harvestmoon Fun Farm.
About Peanuts Worldwide
The characters of Peanuts and related intellectual property are owned by Peanuts Worldwide, which is 41% owned by WildBrain Ltd. (TSX:WILD), 39% owned by Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., and 20% owned by the family of Charles M. Schulz, who first introduced the world to Peanuts in 1950, when the comic strip debuted in seven newspapers. Since then, Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts gang have made an indelible mark on popular culture. In addition to enjoying beloved Peanuts shows and specials on Apple TV+, fans of all ages celebrate the Peanuts brand worldwide through thousands of consumer products, as well as amusement park attractions, cultural events, social media, and comic strips available in all formats, from traditional to digital.
About The MAiZE
The MAiZE, Inc. annually creates mazes for 320+ farms worldwide and represents an increasingly popular trend in outdoor fall entertainment for adults and children alike. Founder Brett Herbst has worked with his team to design more than 5,800 corn mazes since first introducing the concept to Utah in 1996. Providing design and consulting services to those interested in creating their own labyrinths, The MAiZE has become the world’s largest cornfield maze company. For additional information, please visit www.themaize.com.