Poppell Farms in Odum will honor University of Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett IV of Blackshear in its 10-acre maze in October.
Tanya Poppell of Poppell Farms publicly announced the selection this week.
The maze is one of the highlights of Farm Days, which features various agricutlure-related attractions, including popular hayride trips to the pumpkin patch.
Bennett led the Georgia Bulldogs to a 2021 national football championship.
Speaking of the Bennett family, Poppell said, “They are truly pillars of our community and South Georgia. Their legacy of kindness, hard work and perseverance has been evident throughout many generations.”
And of Stetson IV, she said, “His personal story is amazing, one of true grit and determination. … From a walk-on to a champion, what an extraordinary inspiration!” She went on to say, “We knew right away that if we could make it happen, we would love to feature Stetson in our 2022 maze. Getting permission and choosing the final design was a collaborative effort between many folks. We have been actively working on this since the championship game.”
Poppell Farms is located at 1765 Hyma Poppell Loop and will be open every weekend in October.
Special events will include the fall grand reopening Oct. 1, a sensory- sensitive morning for special-needs visitors (with music turned off and noise minimized) Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to noon, Scout Day on the Farm (to recognize Scouts with special prize drawings beginning at 2 p.m.) Oct. 8, Pancakes and Pumpkins (with a special breakfast and pumpkin painting for up to 100 guests with advance online tickets) Oct. 9 from 8:45 a.m. to noon, Safety Day (with emergency vehicles on display) Oct. 15, Georgia Bulldog Day on the Farm (with prize drawings for adults and children wearing gameday attire) Oct. 22, and Halloween costume days (with candy giveaways) Oct. 29-30.
The haunted trail will open Oct. 7 and run Friday and Saturday nights through Oct. 29. For more information on attractions, as well as ticket prices and online ticket-purchase opportunities, visit www.poppellfarms.com.
(Story and photo courtesy The Press-Sentinel, Jesup.)
