(Marcus) — If you are still wanting to find that perfect pumpkin before
Halloween, there are plenty of pick-your-own pumpkin patches within the area.
Hoeflings Pumpkin Patch is one of those area pumpkin patches and it is located at
the intersection of county roads C-38 and L-36 in Cherokee county, just a
few miles south of Marcus. For the past 20 years, Geralyn and Al Hoefling have
been growing and selling pumpkins. Geralyn, a retired pre-school teacher, says
she started a pick-your-own pumpkin patch so young children would better
understand where food originates.
The Hoeflings raise hundreds, if not thousands, of pumpkins on their 3 and a
half-acre plot. She says they offer a wide variety of pumpkins and other
autumn-themed harvest crops.
Hoefling says she wants to provide memories for families, and that is the reason
she and her husband provide a pick-your-own pumpkin patch farm. She says
Halloween and the autumn colors attracts people to the countryside.
Much like many pick-your-own pumpkin patches, the Hoeflings also feature a retail
store where they market several decorations.
Geralyn Hoefling says she also spends a considerable amount of time baking and
creating autumn themed holiday treats.
The Hoeflings feature several games, hay rides, and even a corn maze as part of
their pumpkin operation. They are open Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and
Sundays during the month of October. Other pumpkin patches within the area
include Pumpkinland located north of Orange City, Scarecrow Farms located between
Sioux City and Lawton, Harvest Hollow which is southeast of Le Mars, and Diane’s
Pumpkin Patch near Ireton.
Below are photos of Pumpkinland of Orange City.
