The Pumpkin Patch at Johns Creek Presbyterian Church is a long-held tradition for the community, spanning over 15 years. Every year, folks call the church weeks in advance to ask when it will be open. They know they can purchase less expensive pumpkins at the grocery store, but it is here where memories are made.
There are plenty of photo opportunities and the volunteers are happy to take family pictures. Home-made baked goods are supplied fresh daily. Games for children are available, as well as a coloring station where pictures may be hung in the patch art gallery. But the big draw is the astonishing variety of pumpkins – sized from small to huge. Some are a more traditional shape, while others may be tall, flat, or simply odd shaped; and the colors range from all shades of orange, to pink, and green. The pumpkins are purchased for decorating (often lasting through Thanksgiving), carving, as well as cooking.
The pumpkins are delivered via a truck from a Native American Reservation in New Mexico through Pumpkins USA. The delivery day draws church volunteers and scout troops to help unload, then safely distribute the pumpkins throughout the patch. The profits go towards Johns Creek Presbyterian Church mission trips, both local and international.
The patch is open to the public daily October 12 – October 31, noon-8:00 p.m., and on Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Preschool field trips are available during the weekday mornings.
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Home-made baked goods are supplied fresh daily. Games for children are available, as well as a coloring station