Pumpkin Festival at Shepherd's Cross
Last Weekend in September thru First Weekend in November
September 20 - November 5, 2022 Tuesday through Saturday 9:00 am - 6:30 pm
1. Pumpkin Patch – priced for every budget
2. Farm Animal Barn Petting Area - Horses, Donkeys, Sheep, Goat, Rabbit, Chickens, Alpaca
3. Baby Chick Hatching Station
4. Wool Mill
5. Little Land
6. Hay Bale Maze
7. Standing Hay Maze
8. Find The Pumpkin Game
9. Farmer in the Armor Game
10. Ring The Pumpkin Game
11. Horseshoes Game
12. Rope the Cow Game
13. Corn Cob Bowling Game
14. Off the Boards Game
15. Pumpkin Pitch Game
16. Bushels of Apples Game
17. Pumpkin Basketball Game
18. Pumpkin Tic Tac Toe Game
19. Gunny Sack Races
20. Sheep Raceway
21. Pumpkins Growing on the Vine Observation
22. Pumpkin Education Exhibit
23. Covered Wagon Picture Spot
24. Picture Yourself in a Pumpkin Picture Spot
25. Measure Your Height Picture Spot
26. I Love Shepherd’s Cross Picture Spot
27. Prayer Room – Silo 4th Floor
28. Picnic Area
29. Pumpkin Pens
30. Pumpkin Stroll
31. Coloring Contest
32. Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin
33. Tiny Tractors for Tiny Tots
34. Farm Land Play Station
35. Percy Pumpkin Story Time
36. Black Walnut Hulling
37. Corn Shelling
38. Antique Tractor & Farm Equipment
39. Threshing Machine
40. Museum
41. Silo - Explore 4 floors
42. Oklahoma Farm Aquarium & Terrariums
43. Observe the farm animals in the green pastures
44. See Farm Animals in the Pastures including: Alpaca, Peacocks, Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Donkeys
45. Pecan Cracking Station
46. Antique Farm Hand Tool Exhibit
47. Veterinary Exhibit
48. Horse Exhibit
49. Sheep Dairy Exhibit
50. International Missions Exhibit
51. Woolly Library
52. International Spinning Wheel Collection
53. Weaving – Loom Exhibit includes: Early 1900 Jacquard Dobby Looms
54. Textile Fiber Exhibit
55. Family Table Top Game Area includes: Checkers, Farm-opoly, Matching
56. Bible Garden
57. Tractor Pull Wagon Ride in Hay Meadow ($6.50 per person; 2 and under are free)
58. Craft – Scarecrows ($4.00 per scarecrow)
59. Outdoor Scarecrow Making – from toddler to big daddy size ($4 per scarecrow) Bring your own set of clothing for your scarecrow. We provide hay, string and pins for fastening, and a paper sack head. You may bring your own head or purchase a pumpkin for a head. Take your scarecrow home.
60. Bird Watching - Educational brochure & sign depicting birds of Shepherd's Cross available
61. Sheep Wagon Rides (Due to COVID restrictions, individual families only) $70 per ride (seats up to 10)
62. Photography- Fabulous Fall Sunsets
63. Gift Shop features: Farm Fresh Animal Welfare Approved Products, Crafts, Yarn, Craft Equipment, Kids Section, Amish Baked Goods, Jams & Jellies, Snacks & Beverages, Gaywool Dyes
64. Weekend Special Events Include: Military Day, Foster Family Day, Home school Day, Grandparents Day, Open House, Farm Equipment Demos
Packages:
#1. Donation-based
Last Weekend in September thru First Weekend in November
September 20 - November 5, 2022 Tuesday through Saturday 9:00 am - 6:30 pm
- Closed Sundays & Mondays - except Monday, October 25 we are open
- Walk Through Pumpkin Patch
- Explore Activities on the 80-Acre Farm - Outdoors &/or Indoors
- "Green Areas" & Great Social Distancing
- Free Parking
- Face masks suggested indoors but not required
- Over 60 Activities! Sanitized several times daily
- Celebrating Fall with the community for nearly 30 years!
- Family Owned & Operated
1. Pumpkin Patch – priced for every budget
2. Farm Animal Barn Petting Area - Horses, Donkeys, Sheep, Goat, Rabbit, Chickens, Alpaca
3. Baby Chick Hatching Station
4. Wool Mill
5. Little Land
6. Hay Bale Maze
7. Standing Hay Maze
8. Find The Pumpkin Game
9. Farmer in the Armor Game
10. Ring The Pumpkin Game
11. Horseshoes Game
12. Rope the Cow Game
13. Corn Cob Bowling Game
14. Off the Boards Game
15. Pumpkin Pitch Game
16. Bushels of Apples Game
17. Pumpkin Basketball Game
18. Pumpkin Tic Tac Toe Game
19. Gunny Sack Races
20. Sheep Raceway
21. Pumpkins Growing on the Vine Observation
22. Pumpkin Education Exhibit
23. Covered Wagon Picture Spot
24. Picture Yourself in a Pumpkin Picture Spot
25. Measure Your Height Picture Spot
26. I Love Shepherd’s Cross Picture Spot
27. Prayer Room – Silo 4th Floor
28. Picnic Area
29. Pumpkin Pens
30. Pumpkin Stroll
31. Coloring Contest
32. Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin
33. Tiny Tractors for Tiny Tots
34. Farm Land Play Station
35. Percy Pumpkin Story Time
36. Black Walnut Hulling
37. Corn Shelling
38. Antique Tractor & Farm Equipment
39. Threshing Machine
40. Museum
41. Silo - Explore 4 floors
42. Oklahoma Farm Aquarium & Terrariums
43. Observe the farm animals in the green pastures
44. See Farm Animals in the Pastures including: Alpaca, Peacocks, Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Donkeys
45. Pecan Cracking Station
46. Antique Farm Hand Tool Exhibit
47. Veterinary Exhibit
48. Horse Exhibit
49. Sheep Dairy Exhibit
50. International Missions Exhibit
51. Woolly Library
52. International Spinning Wheel Collection
53. Weaving – Loom Exhibit includes: Early 1900 Jacquard Dobby Looms
54. Textile Fiber Exhibit
55. Family Table Top Game Area includes: Checkers, Farm-opoly, Matching
56. Bible Garden
57. Tractor Pull Wagon Ride in Hay Meadow ($6.50 per person; 2 and under are free)
58. Craft – Scarecrows ($4.00 per scarecrow)
59. Outdoor Scarecrow Making – from toddler to big daddy size ($4 per scarecrow) Bring your own set of clothing for your scarecrow. We provide hay, string and pins for fastening, and a paper sack head. You may bring your own head or purchase a pumpkin for a head. Take your scarecrow home.
60. Bird Watching - Educational brochure & sign depicting birds of Shepherd's Cross available
61. Sheep Wagon Rides (Due to COVID restrictions, individual families only) $70 per ride (seats up to 10)
62. Photography- Fabulous Fall Sunsets
63. Gift Shop features: Farm Fresh Animal Welfare Approved Products, Crafts, Yarn, Craft Equipment, Kids Section, Amish Baked Goods, Jams & Jellies, Snacks & Beverages, Gaywool Dyes
64. Weekend Special Events Include: Military Day, Foster Family Day, Home school Day, Grandparents Day, Open House, Farm Equipment Demos
Packages:
#1. Donation-based
- Includes all free activities - Suggested Donation: $5 per person
- Pumpkins, Wagon Rides & Scarecrow Crafts available on an individual basis
- Includes all free activities above PLUS
- Wagon Ride in hay meadow ($6.50 value)
- Mini-pumpkin or gourd ($1 value)
- Fall Craft Take-home OR Outdoor Scarecrow Making - bring a set of any size clothes
- Includes all free activities above PLUS
- Wagon Ride in hay meadow ($6.50 value)
- Pie-size pumpkin ($3 value)
- Fall Craft Take-home OR Outdoor Scarecrow Making - bring a set of any size clothes
- Includes all free activities above PLUS
- Wagon Ride in hay meadow ($6.50 value)
- Regular Jack-size pumpkin ($4 - $5 value)
- Fall Craft Take-home OR Outdoor Scarecrow Making - bring a set of any size clothes
History of October 31st
Historically, October 31st began as a Christian celebration. On that same night, October 31st, these prayer warriors would place a candle in their window to notify people in need, that they could come to receive free clothing and food. The following day, November 1st (All Saints Day) those dedicated Christian laborers would go out and actively share the Good News of their Christian faith. Throughout history, and throughout the world, Christians have had slight variations on this theme, however one thing remains constant in those historic tales - that is the gathering of Christian believers in prayer and in service to others. May our porch lights, this holiday season, shine brightly as a beacon of hope for all. If you are in need, be it for clothes, food, or a night of prayer, you are welcome. This positive tradition can be followed any time of the year. What a positive reminder of our history and mission! May our celebrations be such a witness to the resurrection of Christ!
Pumpkins a Reason to Celebrate
At the Pumpkin Festival we teach that God made the pumpkin. Pumpkins are a healthy vegetable, as well as a colorful fall decoration. God has blessed us with these wonderful vegetables, that keep well in winter time and provide important nutrition.
The pilgrims and early settlers of America were grateful to have pumpkins to eat, as other vegetables did not store well. Pumpkins were a dietary mainstay...and were part of the Thanksgiving tradition from the start!
Here, at Shepherd's Cross, we thank the Lord for the harvest of vegetables of every conceivable variety. Join us in rejoicing in the bounty of His blessings!
Look for our pumpkin recipes when you come to the patch this year. There are many uses for this wonderful vegetable, and we sell all kinds for both decoration and for making delicious foods such as pies, breads, soups...even snacks! The Pumpkin Festival is a fun & educational experience.
Special Activities during Pumpkin Festival
Every Tuesday of Pumpkin Festival is Team Sports Day
Grandparents Day & Foster Family Day
Historically, October 31st began as a Christian celebration. On that same night, October 31st, these prayer warriors would place a candle in their window to notify people in need, that they could come to receive free clothing and food. The following day, November 1st (All Saints Day) those dedicated Christian laborers would go out and actively share the Good News of their Christian faith. Throughout history, and throughout the world, Christians have had slight variations on this theme, however one thing remains constant in those historic tales - that is the gathering of Christian believers in prayer and in service to others. May our porch lights, this holiday season, shine brightly as a beacon of hope for all. If you are in need, be it for clothes, food, or a night of prayer, you are welcome. This positive tradition can be followed any time of the year. What a positive reminder of our history and mission! May our celebrations be such a witness to the resurrection of Christ!
Pumpkins a Reason to Celebrate
At the Pumpkin Festival we teach that God made the pumpkin. Pumpkins are a healthy vegetable, as well as a colorful fall decoration. God has blessed us with these wonderful vegetables, that keep well in winter time and provide important nutrition.
The pilgrims and early settlers of America were grateful to have pumpkins to eat, as other vegetables did not store well. Pumpkins were a dietary mainstay...and were part of the Thanksgiving tradition from the start!
Here, at Shepherd's Cross, we thank the Lord for the harvest of vegetables of every conceivable variety. Join us in rejoicing in the bounty of His blessings!
Look for our pumpkin recipes when you come to the patch this year. There are many uses for this wonderful vegetable, and we sell all kinds for both decoration and for making delicious foods such as pies, breads, soups...even snacks! The Pumpkin Festival is a fun & educational experience.
Special Activities during Pumpkin Festival
Every Tuesday of Pumpkin Festival is Team Sports Day
- Come in uniform with your sport team!
- Buy 4 packages and get the 5th package free
- Bring your church family
- Buy 4 packages and get the 5th package free
- Saturday, September 24, 2022
- On this day any home school family may pay for a maximum of 5 members, and the remainder of the family receive the same package, free of charge.
- Pet the alpaca in the petting zoo, see the alpaca in the pasture, alpaca yarn & roving in the gift shop
- Saturday, October 1, 2022
- 10% off your entire purchase
- Buy 4 packages and get the 5th package free (must show card & be present to participate)
Grandparents Day & Foster Family Day
- Saturday November 5, 2022
- Bring your "Grand" and buy one get one free packages all day long!
- Foster Families sponsored by Oklahoma Fosters