There are several fun things to do around Watkinsville and Oconee Co this October.

First of all, there is an historical walking ghost tour around Watkinsville where ghost stories and legends are told about many sites in town.  Currently, they are held Friday and Saturday evenings at 6:45 and 8:00 p.m. for the month of October.  If you have a group, they can arrange a tour any evening.  If things go well, this may turn into a year 'round event.  For more information, call 404-242-6340.  (The tour might not be appropriate for children under 10 years).

Also, Washington Farms, usually known for their strawberries in the Spring, has again opened their Corn Maze for the month of October.  They also have a pumpkin patch which draws many school tours, a petting zoo, cow train, pig races and hayrides.  The hours are 6-11 pm on Tuesdays, 3-11 pm on Fridays and 9 am - 11pm on Saturdays.  The admission to the corn maze is $8.00.  More information is available at www.WashingtonFarms.net or706-769-0627.

There was a great video about how the Washingtons create the corn maze in today's Athens Banner Herald.  It's really fascinating!  The link is:

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1902589436?bclid=0&bctid=43409934001