Really? Thunderstorms in October in North Dakota? Papa has closed the gate on his pumpkin patch for the day, Friday, Oct. 11. We’ve had rain overnight, and puddles are everywhere. With more rain in the forecast, we won’t be able to pump the water out of the parking lot and high-traffic areas until it stops….
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WAHOO!! Papa’s Is Open Today, Monday. Oct. 7!
It’s about time! After three days of rain, snow and flooding, Papa’s Pumpkin Patch will be open today, Monday, Oct. 7. We are SO EXCITED! The sump pumps were running all day long on Sunday, and they were a big help. The ground is still wet and there are still lots of puddles, but we…
So Sad! Papa’s Is Closed Sunday, Oct. 6
It’s one of the toughest decisions we’ve had to make all season. The sun is shining, the sky is blue and Papa’s parking lot and much of the pumpkin patch are flooded. Papa’s Pumpkin Patch has to be closed today, Sunday, Oct. 6. We’re digging out the 20+ sump pumps from the 2011 flood and…
Papa’s Is Closed Saturday, Oct. 5
Some things don’t mix well. Oil and water. Ice cream and garlic. Pumpkins and snow! Because of this, Papa’s is closed Saturday, Oct. 5. The winter reminder we’ve had in the past 24 hours isn’t so bad for pumpkins; it’s the moisture that came with it. The ground is saturated from above-normal precip and there’s…
YES! Papa’s Is Open Tuesday, Sept. 24
It’s a lovely fall morning at Papa’s. The sun is shining, there’s a bit of fog across the field, and we will open to the public from 12-7 pm today! You may want your mud boots or old shoes because we’re a bit soggy around the edges from yesterday’s rain. See you soon, Papa
Book Signings Are Still a GO!
Here’s a bit of good news on a rainy day: our friends at the Missouri Valley Family YMCA are opening their doors to children’s book author Ann Krzmarzick so she can still read, sign and sell Every Pumpkin Is Perfect today! Ann will be set up and ready to meet you from 1-5 pm today…
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