Halloween is fast-approaching here in Iowa, and if you haven’t visited a local pumpkin patch yet, you should. While you will find pumpkin patches across our beautiful state ablaze with fall foliage, there is a little-known pumpkin patch nestled just an hour southeast of Des Moines that’s calling your name. And while this charming destination is worth a visit anytime this fall, mark your calendar for October 13 and 14 to visit during the Annual Pumpkin Festival.

Welcome to Pierce’s Pumpkin Patch, a small family-owned farm that’s been in business for nearly 40 years.
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This weekend, bask in the crisp autumnal air and visit for their annual Pumpkin Festival where you will find more than 145 varieties of pumpkins squash and gourds, all grown on the farm!
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From miniature to giant, and orange and white to pink, you’ll find yourself in a pumpkin wonderland at Pierce's.
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Pick out a few pumpkins and wind your way through a giant haybale maze made with 150 bales of hay for an afternoon of fall fun!
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In addition to pumpkins, you will also find a variety of gourds, squash, and corn for sale. You’ll even find dried gourds perfect for crafting.
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Don’t forget to head to the country store to find fall decorations and Halloween costumes at discounted prices.
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Numerous crafters will also have outdoor booths set up, so this is the perfect weekend to do some fall shopping.
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What are you waiting for? There’s little better way to celebrate autumn than with a trip to this charming pumpkin festival.
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Pierce’s Pumpkin Patch is located at 2491 IA-14, Chariton, IA 50049, and is open daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. through the month of October. The annual pumpkin festival, however, is held only October 13th and 14th. Visit their website to learn more.

If you prefer apples to pumpkins, you’ll want to visit one of Iowa’s best apple orchards. You might also be interested in discovering the best places to check out Iowa’s fall foliage this year.

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