It's Fall Y'all!
Serving at the Pumpkin Patch this year? Click the button below to view the Pumpkin Patch Helper Notebook and learn some details about serving at the patch.
It's a lot of information, which is why I like to get this to you before your serving date, but also know that a copy will be at the helper table for you to refer to while you serve!
It's a lot of information, which is why I like to get this to you before your serving date, but also know that a copy will be at the helper table for you to refer to while you serve!
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Pumpkin Patch hours?
The Pumpkin Patch for 2026 will open for the season on Sunday, October 11, at 3pm. The Patch will close for the season on Sunday, October 25, at 1pm.
Monday-Thursdays: 9am-7pm
Fridays: 1pm-7pm
Saturdays: 9am-7pm
Sundays: 11am-7pm
Monday-Thursdays: 9am-7pm
Fridays: 1pm-7pm
Saturdays: 9am-7pm
Sundays: 11am-7pm
How many pumpkins are given away for free to each family?
2 pumpkins of any size per family. Each child may take 1 free softball-sized pumpkin or smaller home as well.
Do I need to bring anything with me?
You may want to bring a water and come with bug spray already applied. You'll have access to the church for water refills and extra bug spray will be in the helper bin.
How can I tell the difference between the sizes of pumpkins?
There will be examples for you to refer to! Please only give the sample away if there are no others of that size remaining.
Ultimately, if you aren't sure...use your best judgement!
Ultimately, if you aren't sure...use your best judgement!
What do I do if a Georgianna church member wants free pumpkins?
We explain many times that our pumpkins are not for us, but some of our members are new and need a chance to learn this. Allow the same free pumpkins as you would for any other community member. Use it as an opportunity to love and teach.
Usually, we allow church members to take pumpkins home for free on the last Sunday our patch is open (October 25).
Usually, we allow church members to take pumpkins home for free on the last Sunday our patch is open (October 25).
Can donations be made electronically?
Our QR code to donate electronically will be on our helper table. Those wanting to donate electronically, should use the "Pumpkin Patch" dropdown option when giving.
How do I know if pumpkins have already been rotated?
Just ask the crew you're taking over for. Pumpkin patch helpers are a part of one large team that ensures the success of the patch, so don't be afraid to ask!
What do I do with damaged or rotten pumpkins?
Damaged pumpkins that are unwanted by families, can be placed by the trash corral on the other side of the Prayer Chapel. We have a ministry that will use these pumpkins to feed their livestock.
Rotten pumpkins (not suitable for feeding animals) need to be placed in a black garbage bag and placed inside a garbage bin inside the trash corral, please.
Rotten pumpkins (not suitable for feeding animals) need to be placed in a black garbage bag and placed inside a garbage bin inside the trash corral, please.
Thank you so much for serving the community through our Pumpkin Patch! It takes many hands to ensure the success of the patch, and I'm so grateful for your help in loving on those in our community. If you have more questions, please contact Jen.