It Is GREAT to Be Home!

Humility comes in different forms and this weekend, it comes from the Bismarck Tribune recognizing exactly how Papa feels: it is GREAT to be home. In the Sunday edition of the Bismarck Tribune, photographer Will Kincaid and writer Katie Winbauer cover vividly the return of Papa’s Pumpkin Patch after the 2011 flood. Their story is…

Under Cover Pumpkins Stay Warm

With the colder temps we’ve had this past week in North Dakota, Papa pulled out the blankets for his pumpkins. Seriously. One of the best ways we’ve found to protect the pumpkins, squash and gourds from frost is “tucking them in.” There are a couple of varieties that manage colder weather quite well: howdens, sugars…

Thursday, Oct. 4 — Papa’s Pumpkin Patch Is Closed Today

Papa’s Pumpkin Patch is closed today only, Thursday, Oct. 4. Between the rain and the mud, it’s no fun to play outside. Papa isn’t complaining about the moisture, he just recognizes it isn’t a good choice to visit his pumpkin patch today. Keep an eye on Papa’s website, Facebook fan page or Twitter account for regular updates….

Wednesday, Oct. 3 — Papa’s Is Closed Due to Weather

Papa’s Pumpkin Patch will close for the rest of today only, Wednesday, Oct. 3, at 3 pm. Between the rain and the wind, it’s no fun to be outside. Please keep an eye on Papa’s website, Facebook fan page or Twitter account to regular updates. As of now, Papa’s will re-open at 12 pm on Thursday,…

An Amazing Weekend Ahead at Papa’s

The skies are blue and the winds are calm…it’s going to be an amazing weekend to be outside, and Papa would love to see you at the pumpkin patch! By the end of Friday, we will have four more trailer loads of pumpkins in the yards, and one semi load of specialty varieties. We unloaded…

70s and Sunshine This Week at Papa’s

It looks like a beautiful week ahead for Papa’s Pumpkin Patch and all of our guests. According to the forecast, we can expect temps in the 70s through the week, maybe even 80 degrees on Monday. If you and your family or friends come out after school or work this week, be sure to bring…