Annual Corn Maze Celebrates The Long Valley First Aid Squad

LONG VALLEY, NJ — The corn maze at Ort Farms in Long Valley isn’t just about traditional family-friendly autumn activities.

That's because, for years now, Ort Farms has used its corn maze as a way to bring attention to a local organization as their beneficiary of choice.

The 2023 Corn Maze has been dedicated to all of the volunteers on the Long Valley First Aid Squad for their over 65 years of service, as well as the Long Valley First Aid Squad Auxiliary on their 40th anniversary.

Even though the weather is sunny and in the 70s, the corn maze opened up for attendees on Friday, Sept. 1, and will remain open through the rest of the fall season.

The corn maze will benefit the Long Valley First Aid Squad (LVFAS) in its mission to serve Washington Township residents and neighboring communities. The First Aid Squad is an all-volunteer organization that was incorporated in Long Valley in 1957.

The auxiliary supports the squad through fundraising efforts year-round.

The Long Valley First Aid Squad has been providing all-volunteer service 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for the past 60 years. Its volunteers provide emergency medical care, vehicle and technical rescue, and other services.

This fall, live music, food trucks, craft beers, and family farm fun are all part of the celebrations planned for this year's fall special event days.

The annual Food Truck Festival with Jersey Girl Brewing is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 10, including food from Cousins Maine Lobster, The Empanada Guy, and many other vendors. 3-Piece Suit and The Dirty Blondes Band will be performing live.

On Sept. 16 and 17, Czig Meister Brewing Company will be on-site for their annual Oktoberfest event. In addition to all of our typical fall weekend activities, enjoy traditional Oktoberfest music and food. There will be a designated beer garden in the middle tent area, where food, children and four-legged friends are all welcome.

Czig Meister will be offering beers and seltzers in this location from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.

Food vendors include Smokin Schmidty's, Va Fa Napoli, Knot of this World Pretzels, Cas' Pierogi and Kielbasa and Kasha's German Imbiss.

Ort Farms is located at 25 Bartley Road in Long Valley. Click here for more information about the events and here for tickets.