New Bismarck Hay Maze Now Open To The Public

A new fall feature is now open for business in Bismarck. According to KX News, a new hay maze called " Schmidt Happens opened earlier this month on October 1st at 2528 River Road.

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"Schmidt Happens" Hay Maze Now Open In Bismarck

The maze reportedly contains more than 800 round and square hay bales. The maze is appropriately named "Schmidt Happens" after the man who designed it and assembled it all by himself, Josh Schmidt.

A standard bale of hay can weigh anywhere from 40 to 1200 pounds, so I'm willing to bet building a maze out of hundreds of them was no small undertaking. If you're looking to get outside and enjoy the autumn season, add this to your October to-do list.

Pricing & Hours of Operation

The maze is open every day from 11 am to 7 pm. Admission is free for children 5 and under, $5 for kids ages 6-10, and $10 for everyone else.

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Now that we know about all the fun fall and spooky-season activities, let's look at costumes. If you're planning to dress up this year, these will scream, "Yup, I'm from North Dakota."