Fall enjoyable journey marks farm’s forty fifth season

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Pigeon Roost Farm in Hebron, Ohio, will open Saturday for its forty fifth season, giving households a spot to mark the autumn with pumpkins, video games and out of doors actions.

The family-run farm has grown from a small roadside wagon right into a regional attraction that now incorporates a 20-acre “Great Pumpkin Fun Center” with rides, a corn maze and seasonal procuring.

The farm contains big slides, a zipper line, impediment programs and a five-acre corn maze. Families also can play mini golf, get pleasure from nature and buy fall produce starting from pumpkins to squash.

Owner Amy Jutte mentioned what began as a roadside wagon has grown right into a fall attraction that attracts 1000’s of tourists.

“The best part about the market now for me is that my own kids are helping me prepare for the market every year, and my parents are still here, although they retire,” Jutte mentioned.

She famous longtime traditions stay a part of the farm, together with an iconic pumpkin tree and authentic barn, one thing your complete household spent years renovating.

Animals are additionally a part of the expertise. Jutte’s daughter helps are likely to chickens, which youngsters can feed and pet.

Caleb Burton, the farm’s supervisor, mentioned actions similar to mini golf, zip line and pumpkin donuts are the preferred attracts.

Jutte mentioned the farm’s longevity comes from sharing traditions throughout generations.

“The best part of running this farm for 45 years now is having this be a part of our family for such a long time, but then also sharing it with all these families,” she mentioned.

Pigeon Roost Farm will open Saturday and run via Oct. 31. The Great Pumpkin Fun Center admission is $12 for ages 2 and up, whereas youngsters below 2 are free. There isn’t any admission cost for the market, pumpkin space or parking tons.