WEST LAFAYETTE — There’s no shortage of Indiana pumpkins this fall despite “two really different seasons” of extended rain and dry conditions that reduced yield for some growers.

Over 300 kids along with adults converged on Lucerne Park, Warsaw, for the annual Warsaw Parks Department Fall Family Fun Night Friday, Oct. 9. Hundreds waited in line for the two-wagon hay ride, to play pumpkin bowling, make crafts, learn about bats, pet a skunk, pet a miniature pony, rabbit, and beef calves, listen to …read more.

[weaver_youtube T5sePnDu_T8 rel=8]     Winter like weather, including an occasional rain shower mixed with snow, didn’t keep people from bundling up in winter clothing and visiting the Fall Festival in Winona Lake Saturday. Events took place on Canal Street and Auditorium Boulevard. The festival was a joint effort between the Winona Lake Parks Department …read more.

Consumers should not have a problem finding good-quality Indiana pumpkins for Halloween. Purdue University Plant Pathologist Dan Egel said, despite two drastically different weather patterns over the summer, Indiana’s pumpkin crops are fruitful. Egel said, “The first half of the summer was good for providing moisture for the pumpkins, and most pumpkins are not irrigated. …read more.

The Alpha Lambda chapter of Tri Kappa is holding its largest fundraiser of the year by selling boy and girl scarecrow decorated pumpkins. For 19 years, members have hand painted, decorated, and delivered thousands of pumpkins to the community. Net proceeds will remain in our community to support charity, culture and education through local scholarships. …read more.

The Syracuse Fall Harvest Festival combined with the Artisans and Farmers Market this morning to offer special fall activities. Today also marked the final Artisans and Farmers Market for the year. Held at Veteran’s Memorial Park at Crosson Mill, today’s festival featured apple cider making on an antique cider press, pumpkin decorating, food vendors and more. …read more.

When Fred Davis, North Webster, bought the property at 7509 N. SR 15, all he was looking for was a place for storage. Within the past year, though, his lot of land has become a support for wounded soldiers around the country. Leesburg Pumpkin Patch began its venture with a simple goal: to help. Growing …read more.

Indiana’s pumpkin crop, for the most part, has fared well despite a drought that has gripped the Midwest. Consumers should have an abundance of healthy pumpkins to choose from this autumn. Initially, there were fears that the crop would not germinate properly because of the drought and heat, said Dan Egel, a Purdue Extension plant …read more.