For many families across the region, the autumn season wouldn’t feel complete without a trip to visit Eliada Home’s sprawling corn maze — and this year, the beloved attraction is back in full force. In 2024, Hurricane Helene forced the closure of the Fall Festival and Corn Maze just one day after opening, leaving the community and the organization with emotional and financial losses. For Eliada, which relies on this fundraiser as its largest annual event, the pause was deeply felt.