Papa's Pumpkin Patch

Coincidence? Maybe. Wonderfully cool? Uh huh.

Sure it could be coincidence. Or some folks might call it serendipity. It doesn’t really matter because one thing is for sure: we had a wonderfully cool ride on an elevator this morning, and the chances are good our fellow rider made his wife’s evening. Papa and I were riding an elevator from the 3rd…

I Lost My Wedding Ring at Your Pumpkin Patch

We collect a variety of items in our Lost and Found each year at Papa’s Pumpkin Patch. High on the list are sunglasses, sippy cups, toddler socks and pacifiers. There’s also the list of things guests lost and have yet to be found. Early this season, we got a distressed call from a guest who…

And There Were 19 Left…

Papa’s Pumpkin Patch is officially closed for the 2013 season. We hauled in well over 300,000 pounds of pumpkins, and these 19 big boys are what remain from the main pumpkin yard. We also have some gourds, squash and smaller pumpkins that will go to a variety of organizations or events. For example, you’ll find…

Papa’s Is Cautiously Open on Sunday, Oct. 20

“Cautiously open” is the right phrase although it leaves you wondering. Here is some detail: Papa’s Pumpkin Patch is open Sunday, Oct. 20. Today is our last day of the 2013 pumpkin season. There will be no admission today, however there are also no extra activities. That means guests will have access to most of…

We’re Open! Last Saturday of the Season!

It’s the last Saturday of our 2013 season, and Papa’s Pumpkin Patch is open from 12-7 pm! We still have pumpkins of all sizes, squash in several varieties and lots of gourds to choose from. Since it’s a Saturday, we will also have extra activities available, including the zip lines, pony rides, horse-drawn hay rides,…

Yes! Papa’s Is Open Friday, Oct. 18

It is way more fun to say, “Yes, we’re open!” Friday, Oct. 18 marks three more days in the pumpkin season for Papa’s Pumpkin Patch. Sunday, Oct. 20 is our last day for 2013. Dress warm today. There are plenty of pumpkins, and concessions (i.e. hot chocolate, hot apple cider, pumpkin pie) will be open…