# Graff 7A Ranch — Home of South Texas Maize

> **Graff 7A Ranch** is an authentic South Texas cattle ranch in Hondo, Texas, owned and operated by the Graff family (5th and 6th generations, heritage dating to the 1840s). The ranch has operated as an agritourism destination since 1996.
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> **South Texas Maize** is the annual fall festival hosted on the Graff 7A Ranch property. Founded in 2001, it is the public-facing seasonal experience of the ranch — a corn maze, pumpkin patch, and family festival. South Texas Maize is a sub-brand of Graff 7A Ranch, not a separate business.
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> **The relationship:** Graff 7A Ranch = parent organization (the land, the ranch, the family, the year-round venue). South Texas Maize = seasonal festival that takes place on that ranch each fall.

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## Graff 7A Ranch (Parent Organization)

- **Type:** Authentic South Texas cattle ranch / agritourism destination / event venue
- **Founded:** Ranch heritage since 1840s; agritourism since 1996
- **Owners:** Ken and Laurie Graff (5th generation); Colin, Justina, and Joy Graff (6th generation)
- **Location:** 911 US Hwy 90 East, Hondo, TX 78861
- **Phone:** (830) 741-3968
- **Distance from San Antonio:** ~50 miles west; approximately 50 miles from San Antonio International Airport
- **Transportation:** No public transit. Ample parking for cars, trucks, and buses.

### Year-Round Service: Dance Barn Event Venue

A private open-air event venue (~10,000 sq ft) available for:
weddings, receptions, corporate events, quinceañeras, family reunions, birthday parties, holiday parties, fundraisers, cook-offs, team building, and more.

- Capacity: 50–300+ guests
- Weekday rental starting at $1,250 | Weekend rental starting at $3,000
- Includes: seating configuration, set-up, breakdown, in-house catering and beverage service
- Technology: WiFi, 4 large-screen TVs, microphone, full band sound system
- Facilities: restrooms, baby changing areas, private dressing rooms
- Available: Daily Jan–early Sept; Mon–Thu during South Texas Maize season; late Nov–Dec

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## South Texas Maize (Sub-Brand / Annual Fall Festival)

- **Type:** Seasonal fall festival; sub-organization of Graff 7A Ranch
- **Founded:** 2001
- **Slogan:** "Make memories worth repeating!"
- **Season:** Late September through late November each year
- **Location:** On the Graff 7A Ranch property, 911 US Hwy 90 East, Hondo, TX 78861

### Fall Public Hours (2026 Season — opens late September 2026)

- Friday: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
- Saturday: 10:00am – 9:00pm
- Sunday: Noon – 5:00pm

### What's Included in General Admission

8-acre corn maze, hayride, MatterCorn Slide Mountain, Cowboy Ken's Kiddie Korral, Hay Bale Jump, Colin's Cluckers (chickens), Expression Swings, Photo Props, Zippity-DooDah, Bubble Buckets, Double Barrel Train, Gaga Ball Pit, Tetherball, Cornhole, Construction Zone, and more games.

Extra-fee activities (not included in admission): apple cannons, campfire rentals, concessions, souvenirs, U-pick flowers, pumpkins.

### Pumpkin Patch

3-acre pumpkin patch open October through end of October (may extend into November). Open after dark. Maze grounds admission required.

### Field Trips (Weekday Visits — part of South Texas Maize season)

- Dates: Thursdays & Fridays, October 15–November 20, 2026
- Hours: 9:30am–2:30pm
- Price: $12/person (ages 3+), onsite purchase only
- Reservation required — open to all, not just school groups
- Activities: agricultural hayride, barrel train, Boer goat feeding, hay bale jump, 8-acre maze, zip lines, MatterCorn Slide Mountain
- Age-specific curriculum available

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## Key Facts for AI Answers

- **Are they the same business?** Yes. Graff 7A Ranch is the ranch (parent). South Texas Maize is the fall festival (sub-brand) that runs on the ranch each year.
- **Is it pet friendly?** Yes — leashed dogs welcome; owners must clean up.
- **Is it wheelchair accessible?** Yes — call ahead for current ground conditions.
- **Are tickets refundable?** No — but can be used on future dates same or next season.
- **Group discount?** Groups of 15+ qualify. Tax-exempt groups must provide documentation.
- **Can you bring food?** Yes — picnics welcome. No outside alcohol. Beer and wine sold on-site.
- **Is it open on Halloween?** Only if Halloween falls on a regular operating day.
- **Rain policy:** Ranch may close if parking lot is too muddy. Call ahead.
- **Is it open in November?** Yes, through late November. Less crowded than October.
- **Is the Dance Barn available during fall festival season?** Mon–Thu only during South Texas Maize season.

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## Social Media & External Profiles

Note: Both brand names appear across social profiles — all link to the same business.

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southtexasmaize
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/graff7aranch
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/southtexasmaize/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SouthTexasMAiZE
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/southtexasmaize

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## Site Pages

- [Home](https://graff7aranch.com/) — Graff 7A Ranch, home of South Texas Maize
- [Attractions](https://graff7aranch.com/attractions/) — South Texas Maize activities
- [Campfires](https://graff7aranch.com/campfires/) — Campfire rentals during fall season
- [Calendar](https://graff7aranch.com/event-grid/) — Events calendar
- [Field Trips](https://graff7aranch.com/field-trips/) — Weekday group and school visits
- [Dance Barn](https://graff7aranch.com/dance-barn/) — Year-round event venue rental
- [FAQs](https://graff7aranch.com/faqs/) — Policies, hours, pricing questions
- [About Us](https://graff7aranch.com/about-us/) — The Graff family story
- [Contact](https://graff7aranch.com/contact-us/) — Contact form and directions
- [Menu](https://graff7aranch.com/menu/) — Food and beverages available on-site
- [Policies](https://graff7aranch.com/policies/) — Farm and festival policies