Thea's Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze
Pelican Rapids, MN
At a glance
- Address
- 19982 Appaloosa Road, Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
- Activities
- 🎃 Pumpkins🌽 Corn mazes
- Phone
- (218) 205-9629
- Typical season
- Sep to Oct (pumpkins, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Otter Tail County, MN
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 4a
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Playground 2.8 mi
- Gas station Marathon 9.5 mi
- 3 places to eat within 5 mi DQ Grill & Chill, Big John's Pelican Pizza, Maple Beach Grill
Farmers markets nearby
- Pelican Rapids, MN Farmers' Market Pelican Rapids · 3.4 mi
- Pelican Market Pelican Rapids · 3.4 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Lida Farm 9.1 mi
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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 38°F, lows around 21°F, about 0.9 in of rain, 9.3 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMay 5
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 3
- ☀️ Frost-free season149 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone4a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Rothsay, MN station (11 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
- PumpkinsSep to Oct
- Corn mazesSep to Oct
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Call the farm: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Boots that can get muddy
- A wagon or sturdy bag for heavy pumpkins, if allowed
- Hand wipes
- Shoes you do not mind getting dusty
- A charged phone and a meeting spot for the group
- A flashlight if you go near dusk
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Look for an even, deep color, a hard rind your fingernail cannot dent, and a dry, firm stem.
- How to pick
Cut the vine with pruners and leave 3 to 4 inches of stem. Carry pumpkins from underneath, never by the stem.
- Best time to go
Late September to mid October for the best selection. Go after a few dry days; patches get muddy after rain.
- Keep it fresh
Uncarved pumpkins last 2 to 3 months in a cool, dry spot. Carved ones last about a week.
Farm country: Otter Tail County
Otter Tail County had 2,497 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 128 sold food straight to the public and 25 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 62 acres of pumpkins #7 of 43 counties in MN
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about Thea's Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze
Is Thea's Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (218) 205-9629 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Thea's Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze?
Pumpkins typically run Sep to Oct in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Thea's Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze?
The listing gives the address as 19982 Appaloosa Road, Pelican Rapids, MN 56572. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Thea's Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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