50 gourd years in Lawrence: Schaake's Pumpkin Patch celebrates major milestone with a food truck party

50 Years of Schaake's Pumpkin Patch

Schaake's Pumpkin Patch, located just east of Lawrence, KS, is celebrating a major milestone - 50 years of growing good gourds.

The family-owned farm began as a small 4-H project and has since grown into a 1,400-acre pumpkin farm, now more of an attraction than a patch.

Customers can visit and pick their own pumpkins in a variety of types and colors between late September and late October each year, with October 30 being the final day open to the public this year.

A food truck party will be held on October 18 and 19 to continue the festivities.

Courtesy of Schaake’s Pumpkin Patch

Author's summary: Schaake's Pumpkin Patch celebrates 50 years.

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