OPEN: Sunday, Sept. 25, 12-7 pm

Papa’s Pumpkin Patch is open Sunday, Sept. 25 from 12-7 pm. The sun is trying to come through the clouds that are racing by. There’s a good bit of wind, so Papa thinks you best “put a hat on it” for your visit today! We hope to see you soon!

OPEN: Saturday, Sept. 24, 12-7 pm

Mother Nature washed off all of our pumpkins and left only a few puddles. Papa’s Pumpkin Patch is open on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 12-7 pm. We hope we get to welcome you soon!

Rain, rain go away! Papa’s is closed today, Sept. 23

Papa’s Pumpkin Patch is closed today, Friday, Sept. 23. We had a summertime thunderstorm going on earlier, and the forecast looks like the rain will be with us all afternoon. We apologize for any inconvenience. We hope to see you in the near future. Stay dry, Papa

He Laid Down a $50 Bill

He laid down a $50 bill and then our volunteers understood. You see, a couple came to Papa’s Pumpkin Patch this week, and the woman was clutching a teddy bear when they paid their admission. They were off with a wagon to take pictures, collect pumpkins and enjoy the fall weather. A while later, the…

That Moment When Nature Gets Confused

You’ve heard the saying, “He must have gotten up on the wrong side of the bed.” Papa learned it happens in sunflower fields, too. This fella is facing west while the rest of the field is greeting the morning sun. Sure enough. We humans aren’t the only ones to get confused some days. Enjoy!

Every Pumpkin Is Perfect Tells Papa’s Story

If you long to visit Papa’s Pumpkin Patch year-round, here’s something to consider. Every Pumpkin Is Perfect is a beautifully illustrated children’s book that tells the story of one young girl’s quest to find the perfect pumpkin while on her visit to  Papa’s Pumpkin Patch. Ann Krzmarzick, a good friend of Papa’s family,  wrote Every…