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The Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie island
One of the most popular pumpkin patches is located on Sauvie Island, about 40 miles
from the college. The popularity comes from the different designed corn mazes that they
offer that relate to Oregon.
In past years, Sauvie Island has had a Voodoo Doughnut maze, a Portland Timbers maze
and Oregon Ducks maze to name a few. These mazes bring in visitors from all over the
country. They offer both a regulär corn maze and haunted mazes for anyone who is up for
a scare. Parking and admission are both free though there’s an added fee for the various ,
activities. They have onsite food along with beer from local vendors for anyone 21 and up.
You can also buy fresh produce from the farm. Although online they’re listed asaccepting
both cards and cash, we found that they only accept cash. ATMs are available but have really
long wait times. Come prepared and bring some cash.
The standard com maze costs $3 while the haunted maze costs $15. You can also get a
combo pass if you plan on going on both. The combo pass will set you back $20 with a $3
savings if you get each ticket individual. Their com maze has two different activities you
could do while trying to find you way outof the maze. It makes the maze more fun by having
you solve different puzzles around the maze. This is as simple as a pumpkin patch can get
while not getting overwhelming. If you plan on going in the weekend, be prepared for a long
wait in traffic. It’s best to go early morning. The Pumpkin Patch is open Sunday through
Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. On Fridaysand Saturdays, hours are 9 a.m. to io p.m.
Baum an’ s Farms in Gervais
A 30-m inufe drive from campus w ill take you to this plentiful pumpkin patch.
Bauman’ s Farms is one o f the biggest here in Oregon. They have been operating since
1895 and it’s safe to say that they know what they’re doing. Not only do they offer the
basics like a pumpkin patch and corn maze, they have 25 activities to do. They have
giant award-winning pumpkins on display. They have even had world records set here
like the world’ s biggest squash that was grown here in Oregon in 2016.
At Bauman’s Farms, you can find fresh produce you can buy along with a lot of plants
that are also available for purchase. Bauman’ s also offered free apple tasting and live
apple cider making. You can try apple cider that had just been squeezed seconds before.
It doesn’t get any fresher than that.
Bauman’s has plenty of photo ops scattered all over the farm. They have characters
that walk around taking photos along with face painting and a lot of decorated hay
bales. Parking is free. Saturday/Sunday admission is $8 for general admission and
$20 for an unlimited wristband giving you access to all the activities on the farm.
Weekday admission (Monday through Friday! is $6 general admission and $14 unlimited
wristband. Expect lots,of people and long lines on the weekend. Bauman farms is open
Monday-Saturday 9 a.m . to 6 p.m .
Fir Point Farms in Aurora
Located just 30 minutes south of Portland, Fir Point Farms is a small local pumpkin
patch that is easily accessible right o ff 1-5. Not only does Fir Point offer a six-acre
pumpkin patchy but they also have many other activities that are perfect for kids like
giant slides, hay rides, a cow train and bounce houses.
The extra activities cost $3 each or you can get a $14 all day pass for everything. Their
six-acre corn maze costs $5, making it one of the cheapest. & Point is known for having
the freshest doughnuts and pastries. A ll of their ingredients are farm fresh and are
baked fresh daily. Fir Point has the best apple cider doughnuts. They’re hot and fresh
and they are the most popular. You can always call ahead to reserve a dozen or make
a custom order. Apart from doughnuts, they also offer apple cider and fresh pies. If
you’ re more on the hungry side, they also make sandwiches. Fir Point is a great place
with plenty to do without breaking the bank. Fir Point has free admission and parking
and is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m . to 5 p.m . and is closed Mondays.
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