Next to the season itself, this is one of Papa’s favorites times. He LUVS having friends and family over to test out the attractions and new additions to Papa’s Pumpkin Patch. One of the new twists for the Zoomin’ Zip Lines is a swing seat instead of the overhead trolley. It looks like the swing…
Category: growing season
Just 10 Days Left and Papa’s Got the Bales in Place!
Papa’s been busy this week building bale structures. There are more than 10 different play areas built out of bales this year at Papa’s Pumpkin Patch — the most ever! It seemed right to tell you about them when there’s only 10 days left before Papa’s opens for the season on Sept. 10. Ten different…
30 Days and Counting!
It’s hard to believe but opening day at Papa’s Pumpkin Patch is just 30 days away! That’s right. The official opening day is Monday, Sept. 10. Papa and the family have been diligent in making the ‘to do’ lists to be sure we are ready for visitors like you. Yesterday included a check on the…
Papa Spies with His Little Eyes…Pumpkins!
It’s late July and the pumpkins at Papa’s Pumpkin Patch are coming on strong. Papa grows many of the smaller varieties like Baby Bears right on the grounds at 5001 Fernwood Drive north of Bismarck. Like most farmers in the area, a little rain would be a good thing; still Papa is confident he’ll have…
We’ve Got HAPPY Pumpkins!
June has been a good growing month so far. The pumpkins are up and feeling happy! With nearly two inches of rain this week alone, we’re off to a great start for the fall pumpkin patch season. Opening day for Papa’s Pumpkin Patch is Monday, Sept. 10 at noon. We hope (weather permitting) to be…
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