It’s about time! After three days of rain, snow and flooding, Papa’s Pumpkin Patch will be open today, Monday, Oct. 7. We are SO EXCITED! The sump pumps were running all day long on Sunday, and they were a big help. The ground is still wet and there are still lots of puddles, but we…
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So Sad! Papa’s Is Closed Sunday, Oct. 6
It’s one of the toughest decisions we’ve had to make all season. The sun is shining, the sky is blue and Papa’s parking lot and much of the pumpkin patch are flooded. Papa’s Pumpkin Patch has to be closed today, Sunday, Oct. 6. We’re digging out the 20+ sump pumps from the 2011 flood and…
Papa’s Is Closed Saturday, Oct. 5
Some things don’t mix well. Oil and water. Ice cream and garlic. Pumpkins and snow! Because of this, Papa’s is closed Saturday, Oct. 5. The winter reminder we’ve had in the past 24 hours isn’t so bad for pumpkins; it’s the moisture that came with it. The ground is saturated from above-normal precip and there’s…
Here Comes the Sun!
In the battle between partly sunny and partly cloudy, the sun is winning at Papa’s Pumpkin Patch! We are forecast for mid 60s and sunshine…a perfect way to celebrate the season. Papa’s is open 12-7 pm today. From 12-5, you’ll find several extra activities like the zip lines, sling shots, Special O Trebuchet, Engineers Pumpkin…
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…
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…
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