Papa's Pumpkin Patch

Down to the Final Load of Pumpkins

It’s hard to believe the last load of pumpkins arrived Saturday evening. We’ve hauled in nearly 400,000 pounds (!) of fall produce this season, and the final 16 bins of large orange Howden pumpkins will be placed in the yards today. Papa’s Pumpkin Patch plans to be open through Saturday, Oct. 24 from 12-7 pm daily….

It Started with Five $1 Bills

It started with five $1 bills. A young mother paid for her pumpkins and then asked for three of Papa’s famous pumpkin cookies for her three daughters — all grade school age. She handed over five $1 bills, far too much for $.75 worth of cookies. The mom explained, “Getting pumpkin cookies at Papa’s is…

Monday, Oct. 12: Papa’s Is Open (and blustery)

It’s a windy, windy day at Papa’s however we are planning to be open Monday, Oct. 12 from 12-7 pm. Dress warm because it’s a bit on the chilly side. The forecast says the winds (gusting to 50 mph) will die down tonight. The rest of the week looks nice: 50s and 60s, sunshine and light…

Sunday, Oct. 11: Papa’s Is Closing at 5 pm!

Papa’s Pumpkin Patch is closing at 5 pm today, Sunday, Oct. 11, due to strong winds and the high wind warnings issued for western North Dakota. It’s a dusty, blustery afternoon, and it’s not much fun to play at Papa’s. Please come and see us on a another day! Stay safe, Papa

Some of the Best Stories Are from Children

Our family has a tradition. After a busy Saturday, we gather in the big red barn for a late evening meal. It’s important to remind ourselves, and those able to join us, why Papa’s Pumpkin Patch lives: we open our doors each fall to provide families with an outdoor place to make memories. Throughout the…

Thanks Weather Channel for the Shout Out!

Okay. It’s True. Papa feels a bit of pride when his pumpkin patch is held up by others as THE place to go in the fall. So the fact that the Weather Channel notes Papa’s Pumpkin Patch as the THE place to celebrate the season brings a smile to Papa’s face, no question about it!…