Our growers say the fields of pumpkins, squash, gourds and melons (new addition this year) are looking great! We anticipate we will bring in over 500,000 pounds of produce during our season which runs from Sept. 9 through Oct. 20, 2018. Papa thought you might like a sneak peek at some of what’s planned for…
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Opening Day at Papa’s Is Here!
YES! Sunday, Sept. 11 is here and at 12 noon, Papa’s Pumpkin Patch is open for the 2016 season. The family is excited to welcome you, and Mother Nature appears to be on our side with a forecast of sunny and 84 degrees. Grab your sunscreen and bring your wagon if you have one. Remember:…
A Peek at the Pumpkins
Papa thought you might enjoy a sneak peek at how the pumpkin crop looks for Papa’s Pumpkin Patch this fall. At this point, we might have an awesome harvest of pumpkins, squash and gourds! The variety in the photo is called a New Moon. These are the giant white pumpkins Papa has had the past few…
Nothing Says Happy Like A Sunflower
It’s hard to believe. 2016 is the first year Papa has raised sunflowers, and the family is truly excited now that their happy faces are starting to show up in the field. In case you didn’t know, sunflowers got their name because they literally follow the sun across the sky. In the morning, the flowers…
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! Here’s the first paragraph…
Papa's Pumpkin Patch 