More Play Than Pumpkins at Papa’s

It’s been an amazing season at Papa’s Pumpkin Patch. We’ve experienced record crowds and brought more pumpkins into the yards than ever before. Papa spent the last week looking for more pumpkins, even into South Dakota and Minnesota. You know what? The two trailers and about 1,000 pumpkins we brought into the yards on Thursday…

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There’s a Few Extras at Papa’s on Thursday, Oct. 16

Thanks to several of our volunteers and partners, Papa is able to have a few extra activities open on Thursday, Oct. 16 for guests to enjoy. On most weekdays, guests can count on close to 20 different free activities like the nature trail, log jam, super sand box, corn crib, Papa’sville, obstacle courses, slack lines,…

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A Great Discovery at Papa’s Pumpkin Patch

Recently, one of Papa’s guests shared this wonderful photo of three children marveling at one of our painted satellite dishes. They happen to be in front of “Patch” and we asked for permission to share the image because it really is priceless. Papa and the family are most excited when we know the children are…

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Papa’s Is Closing at 4 pm Sunday, Oct. 12

It is raining, wet and cold at Papa’s Pumpkin Patch, so Papa will close the gates to any more visitors at 4 pm, Sunday, Oct. 12. We apologize for any inconvenience we cause families. We expect two trailer loads of pumpkins (another 20,000 pounds) later today; Papa hopes the weather will change and we can…

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Papa’s Will Open at Noon on Sunday, Oct. 12

It’s trying to drizzle and there’s certainly a chill in the air. Still, Papa plans to open his pumpkin patch at noon on Sunday, Oct. 12. We will monitor the weather throughout the day and let you know if we need to change  plans. Be sure to bundle up if you are headed our direction!…

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A Gorgeous Weekend to See Some GIANT Pumpkins!

Hopefully it’s the start of beautiful fall weather in North Dakota. The forecast says low 70s or high 60s and sunshine for the next several days, and Papa is ready to enjoy it. Yesterday, he received two special loads of pumpkins he knows you are going to love. The first truck arrived about 2:30 in…

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