A corn maze in New Brunswick, showcasing Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor, celebrates the band’s 40th anniversary. (Credit: Hunter Brothers Farm)
A family-run farm in New Brunswick has found a unique way to celebrate one of Canada’s most beloved bands. Blue Rodeo, known for shaping the nation’s music scene over four decades, now has their faces carved into a sprawling corn maze at Hunter Brothers Farm in Florenceville.
The idea grew naturally when farm owners Shelley and Chip Hunter learned that Blue Rodeo was celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. The couple, long-time fans of the group, decided to mark the milestone in their own creative way.
“I’ve been a fan ever since I can remember,” said Chip. “I remember listening to them in my tractor. Someone gave me a tape.”
A Tradition of Canadian Pride
For the past 25 years, the Hunter family has transformed their six-acre cornfield into detailed mazes honouring Canadian icons. Past designs have featured the Toronto Blue Jays, Terry Fox, Gordon Lightfoot, and Stan Rogers. Each maze is a nod to Canada’s cultural heritage, combining fun with national pride.
This year’s maze includes the faces of Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor, along with the band’s name and a large “40” marking their anniversary. Visitors can explore twisting paths, take photos, and even learn more about the band as they wander through the maze.
“The response has been amazing,” said Chip, smiling beneath his T-shirt that reads “Not My First Rodeo.” “I think we’re about to break our record for attendance here.”
Band Members React to the Tribute
Blue Rodeo’s frontman, Jim Cuddy, spoke about the tribute while on tour in Edmonton. He said he felt honoured by the gesture and praised the family’s dedication to their annual tradition.
“I think it’s an amazing endeavour that they do every year,” said Cuddy. “It’s beautiful. We just saw pictures of it a couple of days ago, and it’s truly amazing.”
Cuddy joked that fans walking through the maze might find themselves humming the band’s classic hit Lost Together. The maze also includes trivia questions about the band, some featuring QR codes that link to their songs on YouTube.
“That’s incredible,” Cuddy said, laughing. “I’m sure I can answer the trivia questions.”
When asked if he thought he could find his way out of the maze, Cuddy chuckled. “No, frankly, I probably could find my way out,” he said. “But there are others in the band who might need a little help.”
The Art Behind the Maze
Each maze design takes months of planning. After the Hunters choose a theme, a designer sketches the artwork, and an engineer maps the pattern using GPS coordinates. Crews then carefully remove parts of the cornfield to shape the maze.
“We’ve gotten some really fantastic mazes out of that process,” said Shelley Hunter. “We just love seeing families come out and spend time together.”
Jim Cuddy encouraged fans to visit — with one simple request: “Don’t deface our faces.”
The Blue Rodeo corn maze will remain open to visitors until October 26, 2025.
