First United Methodist Church
pumpkin patch debuts Oct. 5
A much-loved fall Taylor tradition is back.
The First United Methodist Church’s free pumpkin patch and related events debut Oct. 5 and will remain open through Oct. 31 at 907 W. Lake Drive.
Not only will there be a wide assortment of pumpkins, crafts and baked goods for sale, but several new activities have been added this year, organizers said.
Visitors to the pumpkin patch also can participate in a silent auction for a chance to own a quilt created during the Great Depression. The fan-design quilt was donated by the family of Ella Juergens, who received it while she was a teacher at the Long Branch School in 1932.
It has 49 embroidered names of parents of students whose families are still in the area, including the Werchan, Zak, Zieschang, Krueger and Nehring families, planners said. The fundraising event will help pay for a new air conditioner for the education wing of the church.
In addition, visitors can create their own scarecrow and take it to the first annual Scarecrow Contest at the pumpkin patch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 12.
The participation form is on the church website at fumctaylor.org.
The pumpkin patch carnival is 3-5 p.m. Oct. 27 featuring games, candy and free food and drinks. Winners of the Scarecrow Contest will be announced.
A chicken-fried chicken dinner is 5-7 p.m. Oct. 30. This will be a drive-thru pick-up only event, catered by Chris Helm. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the pumpkin patch or by contacting the church office at 512-352-2593.
School and day care groups interested in attending the pumpkin patch can contact the church office. Story time and a picnic space will be available.
FUMC pumpkin patch
907 W. LAKE DRIVE OCT. 5-31 MONDAY-FRIDAY 3-7 P.M. SATURDAYS 10 A.M. TO 7 P.M.
SUNDAYS NOON-7 P.M.
