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Where To Find The Perfect Pumpkin In The Oxford Area
As temperatures begin to fall and leaves slowly change its time find the perfect pumpkin. So, here is a list of pumpkin patches to help you on your quest to find that perfect pumpkin:
Kroger
While this might not be the most festive option, it does offer pumpkins and other fall decorations.
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
For the past 20 years, this has been the premier place for Oxford residents to get their pumpkins. All the proceeds help fund one of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church children’s ministries. The pumpkin patch is located on the edge of the Square. It is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday through Saturday and from noon to 6 p.m. on Monday. Don’t forget to bring a camera when visiting this spot and pose for a cute fall photo.
Oxford in Bloom, LLC
Oxford in Bloom is located between Texaco gas station and NAPA Autocare. Here, one can find not only pumpkins, but also hay bells and corn stalks. They are open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The Barn Trading Company
The Barn Trading Company is located at 2657 Oxford Loop. It carries both the traditional orange and novelty pumpkins. They are open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wise Family Farms
Courtesy of Wise Family Farms Facebook page.
Courtesy of Wise Family Farms Facebook page.
The 35-minute drive is well worth it. For $9, not only do you get a pumpkin, but also a wagon ride through the pumpkin patch. The farm is located in Pontotoc, Mississippi, and is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Greta Carley is an intern for HottyToddy.com. She can be reached at gvcarley@go.olemiss.edu.
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Rachel Bost
October 17, 2016 at 9:53 pm
Another great option is Mid-Town Farmers’ Market, which is open on Wednesday mornings until 1pm and Saturday mornings until 11am. MTFM is located in the parking lot of the Mid-Town Shopping Center on North Lamar across from Handy Andy. A wide variety of unique pumpkins are available for sale by several local farmers.