She might look like a grandma but she’s way more!

Mrs. P, as we call her, might look like a grandma but she’s way more than that when it’s pumpkin patch time. She’s also the official scheduler for field trips and birthday parties to Papa’s Pumpkin Patch. By the end of the season, that will amount to nearly 5,500 day care and school children and…

Papa’s Pumpkin Patch Opens 1 Week from Today!

WOOT! WOOT! Papa’s Pumpkin Patch opens 1 week from today! That’s right. Monday, Sept. 10 at noon, Papa’s will be open for the season. This weekend, here’s a bit of what we’ve been doing to get ready: putting up flags and banners; getting Papa’sville in place; working on the corn maze (yes, Papa has a…

Nothing like Celebrating in Your Back Yard

Now how cool is that? Today Papa’s Pumpkin Patch hosted St. Mary’s Parish for their annual outdoor picnic and mass. Close to 200 people spent time enjoying the outdoors, good food, and some quality time with one another and God. It was a beautiful afternoon and the North Dakota wind calmed down to next to…

The Start of Something Awesome

In case you hadn’t guessed it, Papa has a creative streak. He’s also got a bit of a competitive streak. Both drive him to new heights each year at the pumpkin patch, and 2012 is no different. Well, actually, it’s going to be quite different, and that’s the point! Take the Zoomin’ Zip Lines for…

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…