Papa's Pumpkin Patch

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…

That Darn Rain! Papa Is Closed (for now) Saturday, Sept. 14

It’s moved from a light drizzle to an all-out rain. With all of the moisture this past week, there’s no place for the water to go, and so it sits. Papa’s Pumpkin Patch is closed as of 10:30 am. That darn rain! We were SO anxious to welcome you today. Hopefully the rain will stop,…

New Children’s Book Features Papa’s Pumpkin Patch!

If this is what famous feels like, it’s pretty humbling. Our pumpkin patch friend Ann Krzmarzick has written a beautiful children’s book that captures the magic of her visit to Papa’s Pumpkin Patch nearly 10 years ago. Every Pumpkin Is Perfect is being printed as I write this note, and Ann will bring 500 copies…

Game On! Papa’s Is Open Tuesday, Sept. 10

Let’s get started! That’s what Papa says. It’s still muddy after all of the rain we received, but at least the small lakes have mostly soaked into the ground. The pumpkins are washed clean; the lawns are a brilliant green; and Papa’s family is anxious to welcome you for the 2013 season. We’re open from 12-7…

Papa’s Is Closed Sept. 9 Due to Rain

It’s the fastest opening…and closing we’ve had in 31 years. Papa’s Pumpkin Patch is closed Monday, Sept. 9 due to rain. We’re hoping for sunshine and even some wind to dry up all of the small lakes (or large puddles) in our parking lot and throughout the patch. Please check back tomorrow morning! We’re anxious…

Come and Get It! Papa’s Pumpkin Patch Is Open!

We’re down to the finishing touches, and the most important one was just completed: the Papa’s Pumpkin Patch signs are in place. That means one and only one thing –we’re ready for you and opening day! The 2013 season of Papa’s Pumpkin Patch begins Monday, Sept. 9 and runs through Saturday, Oct. 19. We’re open…