It’s that time of year again when plump pumpkins turn into scary jack o’lanterns in Snohomish homes. The search is on for that perfect orange globe, and the place to find one just right is at Bob’s Corn and Pumpkin Farm. Four patches are filled with pumpkins of various sizes, shapes and colors. Sift through tiny white pumpkins sitting next to orange giant pumpkins. A handy hay ride transports seekers out to the patches to start their quest and returns them with their bounty.
Awesome autumn fun overflows on the farm. Weekends are fall fantastic with tons of activities. Day trips are traditional outings shared over the years by friends and neighbors living in Snohomish homes. Corn mazes provide a challenge especially for those not blessed with a good sense of direction. When night arrives the darkness adds a spooktacular bonus to the entertainment. Moments of merriment increase at the bonfires. Intermittently placed amongst the towering ears of corn groups can reserve large or small firepits. Bob’s staff will have supplies ready and the fire blazing as groups make their way through the maze.
Children a bit intimidated by the large maze find smaller daytime mazes perfect for them. Little ones also jump on a trike tractor becoming a mini farmer for a bit. On the Trike Track these rambunctious drivers maneuver through traffic and around bales of hay. Nearby a playground waits for energy to be expelled. On Saturdays and Sundays kids get into character by having their faces painted. Lew’s BBQ will also be in attendance on the weekends tempting one and all with their irresistible aroma wafting through the air. Those wanting just a snack indulge in pumpkin cider donuts or sweet smelling kettle corn. Hot spiced cider is excellent for chasing cold weather chills away.
In the County Store more good food is to be had. The historic building built in 1898 adds a quaint feeling of ambiance for shoppers. Inside a delightful inventory bursts forth in the aisles. Fresh vegetables ripe from the field are non-gmo and delicious. Fruits are juicy and locally sourced along with honey, nuts and gourmet cheeses.
Head on out to Bob’s Corn and Farm for some old fashioned amusement. Hop on the hayride, pick out a pumpkin, eat some corn and play with the kids. Memories made from simple times are the best remembered. Time on the farm is precious and unforgettable.
