Very excited children crowded the barrier in anticipation of Haider’s annual pumpkin patch. When Justin Haider finally allowed them through, the crowd burst into a chaotic mob running down the …
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Very excited children crowded the barrier in anticipation of Haider’s annual pumpkin patch. When Justin Haider finally allowed them through, the crowd burst into a chaotic mob running down the hill. What was the prize at the bottom? Around 1,200 pumpkins sat on the ground, ready for the picking.
The pumpkins were either grown or brought in. The children were unconcerned with the fact that none of the pumpkins were attached to the ground. Several children quickly picked pumpkins which seemed too heavy for them, yet they were able to amble back up the hill. A few families brought wagons for hauling their pumpkins back to their vehicles. The pumpkins were all of at least a medium size, and ranged from light yellow to deep orange. Some were smooth, while others had deep grooves or significant bumps. Babies, small children, bigger children, and adults were all there.
All around, excitement and joy were in the air. The Haiders said that they wanted to have enough pumpkins available for everyone. Quite a few pumpkins were still on the ground after the crowd had dispersed. Justin Haider, who was in charge of the event, said that the South Dakota Developmental Center, as well as local nursing facilities, would be able to bring residents out for pumpkin picking in the next few days.