It’s that time of year…when the adults are decorating for the Fall season and the kiddos are carving their pumpkins for Halloween. Farms are in abundance in Western Washington, whether they’re mixed into the suburbs or throughout the countryside. Many pumpkin patches offer more than just pumpkins…you might find farm animals, corn stalks, hay bales, corn mazes, wagon rides, tractors, scarecrows, something good to eat, and more. It’s a festival all in one!
I happened to stop by Enciso Family Farms pumpkin patch in Renton this year and picked my main pumpkin for seasonal viewing. Also, a few small/mini pumpkins were purchased at Foley’s Produce just down the road on Hwy. 169 in Maple Valley. The pumpkins at the produce stand were certainly unique… some green and came in odd shapes. Pumpkins can be found at the grocery store, home improvement store and the like, but it certainly is fun to explore the farm and all that there is at harvest time.
Some pumpkin patches are large productions and others are understated. A few of the larger “festivals” are Carleton Farms in Lake Stevens, Craven Farm in Snohomish (I visited this farm as a child), and Remlinger Farms in Carnation. No pets are allowed on farms and do remember your camera! You have until October 31st, a couple of weeks left to go get your pumpkins. Enjoy!
Check out the individual farm websites (or those below) for more info.
http://www.festivalofpumpkins.org/
http://www.pugetsoundfresh.org/
http://seattle.cbslocal.com/2012/09/22/guide-to-puget-sound-corn-mazes/
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