With fall arriving, pumpkin carving and decorating is rising in popularity once again. There are many local pumpkin patches in Findlay, also in Pandora, Perrysburg, Bowling Green, and Lima.
“Growing up, my family and I would go to Pumpkin Patch Fall Fixins in Upper Sandusky, or would also go to Pumpkin Head Pumpkin Patch which is in Mansfield,” junior Lanora Belcher said.
In Findlay, on 11476 State Route 37, is Wolfe’s Produce. Wolfe’s during this time of year has a pumpkin patch with varieties of different sizes, shapes, and colors.
A pumpkin patch that is local is Suters, in Pandora, and located on 4678 Rd R. Suters has many activities with some including a corn maze, hayrides, ciders press, kettle corn, donuts, slushies, pumpkins and so much more. Suters is open until October 29, 2023, every Saturday and Saturday.
Another pumpkin patch nearby is Pumpkin Pete’s & Gwen’s Gourds, in Perrysburg on 10988 Neiderhouse Rd. Pumpkin Pete’s & Gwen’s Gourd has some activities: straw fort, hay rides, kids play area, and also has a food truck. Pumpkin Pete’s and Gwen’s Gourd have over 100 varieties of pumpkins and gourds.
“If I were to go to a pumpkin patch, I’d go to Wolfe’s. I like going there to pick out pumpkins for fall decor,” secretary Mrs. Franks said.
In Bowling Green there is the Pumpkin Peddler, located on 20354 N Dixie Hwy. The Pumpkin Peddler has hayrides, pumpkin maze, guessing the weight of a pumpkin, and face painting. During the hay ride they bring the visitors through their tree farm as well.
Get out there this fall and get some pumpkins. Be creative, there are many things someone can do with them. Carving pumpkins to make faces, scary or even funny faces, painting them, or just setting them in the front yard or porch are just a few fun things that can be done with pumpkins. People also can make many different quick and easy snacks and sweets from a pumpkin such as seasoned pumpkin seeds, pumpkin pie, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin cookies and ect. All of these ideas are good ways to celebrate the fall season.