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Miamians fall into two camps this time of year: There are the ones relishing the endless summers, spending every sunny minute at the beach, and the others sweating through their knits while drinking a PSL in 90-degree weather, embracing the non-existent season—no matter what. Find yourself in the latter group? Well, we’ve got good news for you.
Hay Maze, which we got you all pumped about last year only to let you down once organizers postponed it until 2022, is finally bringing all the fall feels to Miami this upcoming season. The immersive pop-up, set to open at Bayfront Park in downtown on October 21, combines the best of autumn in the northeast into one compact, festive experience.
It comprises a large hay maze similar to the winding cornfields you expect to find this time of year in states with cooler climates. But unlike those, Hay Maze sprinkles in photo opportunities positioned throughout the path—think sunflowers, pumpkins and scarecrows—plus there’s a large leaf pit at the center for that must-have Instagram moment.
Once you’ve found your way out of the maze, celebrate with a drink. The adults-only beer garden sells a long list of seasonal brews as well as fall-inspired bites, including pumpkin bread, pies and candy corn. Looking for something stronger? Step inside the Bacardi Rum Room, where Bacardi Ocho, Havana Club, Santa Teresa and Pyrat Rum have come together to provide a taste of the islands. Martini & Rossi Fiero and Stella Artois are also sponsors and will be selling and sampling their booze too. Local vendors such as Doggi’s Arepa Bar, Wolf of Tacos, Kosmos Global Eats, Nuts About Sugar and Jugo Boss will be on hand to keep you fueled.
Local music production school Abbey Road Institute has a full lineup of live music prepared for guests, who can expect young aspiring artists to take the stage alongside well-known local bands, including Still Blue Band, Tilt, Whiskey Allstars, The Farm Boys and
Yung Americans. Goat yoga, football watch parties, industry nights and other dedicated programming is on the books as well.
Hay Maze will be located on Biscayne Boulevard in Downtown and runs October 21 through November 6, opening Friday through Sunday from 4pm to 10pm on weekdays and noon to 10pm on weekends. Tickets are $20 for general admission or $60 with access to the beer garden and unlimited brews to sample while you’re there. If you’re considering the splurge, remember fall only happens once a year—and actually never if you live in Miami. Take advantage while you can.
