Changes at pumpkin patch yield unexpected positives

This year’s activities at Cox’s Pumpkin Patch were curtailed with extra precautions being taken in light of the local increase in COVID cases.
The pumpkins are usually hauled to the pond area from the pumpkin patch for people to select, said Arlys Cupp.
“We decided the patch would allow for better social distancing, so we left everything there where they are grown,” she said.
People really seemed to enjoy strolling through the field and picking their own pumpkins and gourds, she added.
“It was a positive change for us, and we may continue to do it next year,” Cupp said.
Both days were well attended.
Saturday was a sunny day with fall temperatures. Sunday was cooler, but with no wind, and people enjoyed the cool autumn day, she added.
Some people wore masks and some did not, said Cupp.
But with the amount of space on the farm, it was easy for everyone to social distance.
Many people did walk through the maze and down to the pond area with a lot of them taking photos of their children and families, Cupp said.
They still have pumpkins, gourds and squash available if families didn’t feel comfortable attending the public event or weren’t able to come out over the weekend, she said.
“We are thankful for everyone who came, and we are looking forward to next year,” said Cupp.