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Dolly Parton to be honored with North American corn mazes as Hollywood star repairs get underway

Twenty farms across the U.S. and Canada are opening themed mazes to benefit Parton's literacy program, while officials prepare a replacement for her vandalized Walk of Fame star.

Updated Sep 1, 2026 · 22:18 UTC2 reports

The short version

  • Twenty farms across North America are launching Dolly Parton-themed corn mazes to raise funds for her Imagination Library book program.
  • The seasonal tributes were arranged prior to Parton's death on Aug. 25 at age 80.
  • Separately, the Hollywood Historic Trust plans to install a replacement Walk of Fame star by Friday after Parton's marker was vandalized.

Key facts

  • Twenty farms across 15 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces are opening Dolly Parton-themed corn mazes designed by agritourism firm The Maize Inc.[Billboard]
  • Participating farms will donate a portion of their maze revenue to Parton's Imagination Library, which has provided over 304 million books to young children since 1995.[Billboard]
  • Parton passed away on Aug. 25 at the age of 80 following a brief battle with cancer.[The Hollywood Reporter · Billboard]
  • Parton's Hollywood Walk of Fame star at 6712 Hollywood Boulevard was vandalized with dark markings and scratches, leading the Hollywood Historic Trust to schedule a replacement for public viewing by Friday.[The Hollywood Reporter]

What remains uncertain

  • The identities of the individuals allegedly involved in damaging Parton's Walk of Fame star and taking floral tributes remain unconfirmed by authorities.[The Hollywood Reporter]

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