Between the wild winds and the rain, Papa’s Pumpkin Patch will be closed Wednesday, Oct. 17. All field trips have cancelled, and Papa is keeping an eye that nothing blows away. Stay warm and safe; we’ll let you know our intentions for Thursday, Oct. 18 by noon on Thursday.
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Wednesday, Oct. 17: It’s windy, Windy, WINDY at Papa’s
There are high wind warnings in the Bismarck, ND area today. Please travel with caution and check our website before your visit. If the winds are too wild, we may need to close Papa’s Pumpkin Patch for your safety. All of our trees took a beating during last year’s flood and while they look fine…
Five Days Left and Papa Has Pumpkins
There are only five days left in the 2012 season for Papa’s Pumpkin Patch, and Papa brought his final load of pumpkins big and small into the yards on Monday. According to the weather reports, high winds and cooler temperatures are expected by mid-afternoon Wednesday. If you’d like Papa’s opinion, you might want to plan…
It Is GREAT to Be Home!
Humility comes in different forms and this weekend, it comes from the Bismarck Tribune recognizing exactly how Papa feels: it is GREAT to be home. In the Sunday edition of the Bismarck Tribune, photographer Will Kincaid and writer Katie Winbauer cover vividly the return of Papa’s Pumpkin Patch after the 2011 flood. Their story is…
70s and Sunshine This Week at Papa’s
It looks like a beautiful week ahead for Papa’s Pumpkin Patch and all of our guests. According to the forecast, we can expect temps in the 70s through the week, maybe even 80 degrees on Monday. If you and your family or friends come out after school or work this week, be sure to bring…
Meet the Lunch Ladies at Papa’s!
You’ll never believe who decided to visit Papa’s yesterday: it’s the Lunch Ladies! True. Honest. This variety of uber-sized gourds is called Lunch Ladies and they’re an exclusive in North Dakota at Papa’s Pumpkin Patch. In fact, the ladies brought some of their “new variety” friends that Papa will feature over the next few days….
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