Janelle Cantu

A church in San Marcos is hosting its annual pumpkin patch this month. Anyone visiting the church grounds is invited to buy a pumpkin and enjoy other fall activities at the pumpkin patch. Janelle Cantu has more with the story.

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The First United Methodist church has had an annual pumpkin patch in San Marcos for at least seven years. Volunteers from the church make the event possible using donations from a consignment company. This year, the pumpkin patch had a record-breaking three-thousand pumpkins available for sale. Pumpkin patch customer, Cordell Bunch, says he was pleased to join in the fall spirit and donate to a good cause.
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The coordinator of the pumpkin patch, Emmy Laffere, says she is surprised by the community's generosity.
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When the pumpkin patch ends, the church's main priority will be to make sure the leftover pumpkins are not wasted. If there aren't enough takers, the plan is to have a pumpkin-smashing contest.
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Not only can you purchase pumpkins from the patch, but you can also take pictures for free. Pumpkins range in prices starting at one dollar and rise from there. Proceeds raised from the pumpkin patch are dedicated to the First United Methodist Church's youth ministry.
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