2019 Area Fall Festivals

Page 100 2019 Area Fall Festivals LINCOLN DAILY NEWS Sept. 18, 2019 Gail’s Pumpkin Patch celebrates fall, family and farm at special Sunday event Sunday began with rain. Not a heavy rain, but one of those that instantly leaves a person with impression it could last all day. For those anticipating a fun day at Gail’s Pumpkin Patch they may have had some second thoughts about how the day would work out. Fortunately, the rain did not last all day and by noontime, the sun was out and it was warming up nicely at the pumpkin patch. Because of the rain, the day did get off to a slow start, but shortly after opening time, folks started showing up. Guests had a lot to look forward to as it was Fall Farm Day at the patch, which meant several extra activities in addition to the fun and games found at the patch every day of the week. Inside the machine shed turned market there was pumpkin painting and face painting for the kids. Outside, Nuthatch Hill was selling food items for lunch, and inside, guests could purchase a tasty caramel apple sundae from the clerk staff at Gail’s. Gail’s is a great place for family fun. Around the huge grassy area at the market families enjoyed the many activities and attractions. The kids By Nila Smith enjoyed the bumpy slide and the goats and chickens. Even the grown-ups got involved with the tricycle path. All the while cellphones were poised for capturing the moment with pictures and videos. The popcorn wagon was on the road and visitors had the opportunity to go to the field and pick fresh ears of popping corn right off the stalks. Inside the market area, staff were busy as the cash register rang up purchases of pumpkins and gourds, and decorator items for outdoors or inside the home. Gail’s also offers apples grown on the farm. This year the trees are loaded with red and gold apples, CONTINUED