Have fun with your group at the Scarecrow Forest.

We are still booking groups for the 2014 season.  The Scarecrow Forest would love to have a very busy summer and fall so we are looking for groups to book an outing to our place.  We open May 20 and go til the end of October.  At the Forest your group can walk the Scarecrow path and look at child friendly scarecrows (Goldilocks, Little Bo Peep, etc.).  Than you can expend some energy on the bales of fun with 3 slides.  Feed Billy the goat some corn and pet a baby horse (colt), baby goats (kids), kittens, and some chicks.  If you would like we can give a talk on pumpkins (from how we prepare to the garden til they turn ripe) and a talk on chickens or cows.  We have a gorgeous picnic area for your group to have a picnic lunch.  For more information please check our website: www.pennerpumpkins.com or give Shirley a call at 204-371-5556.  We would love to see your group at the Scarecrow Forest.

Cost is $8.00 per person (which includes one activity train ride, zip line, duck races, etc.) and most groups spend between 3 to 4 hours here.  Groups should be 20 or more (if you have a smaller group please give Shirley a call and she can work something out with you).  The Scarecrow Forest is your farm for family friendly fun.

Chloe and Besty, the girl goats who are expecting kids this month.

Jenny with her new colt (male foal).

The giant corn box.

The Scarecrow Forest path.

The Scarecrow Forest staff.

Odds and ends

Gift Shop

Penner Pumpkins has a gift shop for you to browse through. We sell wooden deck chairs, neck laces, lazy patio cats, fall decorations, crocheted purses, and wooden bear tables. We also have Christmas wreaths and birch log center pieces for sale. We currently have pie and Cinderella pumpkins for sale. In the next week or two we will pick all of the squashes and they will be available for sale. Come and check it out.

Gazebo rentals

We have a gazebo that can be rented. The price is $50.00 for 1 hour and 45 minutes and we have three different time slots: 11-12:45pm, 1-2:45pm, or 3-4:45pm. Admission to the forest is extra. Groups of 20+ is $7.00 plus you get one free activity (zip line or train ride). Penner Pumpkins currently has two families that are having a family gathering in the forest this fall.

Fire pits

We have private fire pits that can be used. Groups of 20+ can rent it for free and groups under 20 can rent it for $15.00 (no outside food allowed), wood is provided. Reservations are required, phone 371-5556.

Daycare and School groups.

On Tuesday September 7 we had approximately 54 children and 10 adults come out from a daycare in Winnipeg. They had a ton of fun in the Scarecrow Forest. I think the biggest hit was all of our cats. The price is $7.00 per person and includes one activity (train ride or zip line), extra activities are $1.50 each.

Youth Groups

Penner Pumpkins loves having youth groups come and visit the forest. We hide a live scarecrow in the forest and the youth have to try and find this scarecrow. The price also includes a zip line ride. Step off the platform into complete darkness as you zip down the line. After you wander the path and try the zip line sit around the fire pit and roast some marshmallows and sip some hot chocolate. Cost is $8.00 per person and make sure to bring a flash light. To reserve your youth group phone Shirley at 371-5556.

Coloring Contest and Photo Contest

Penner Pumpkins has a coloring contest. The deadline is fast approaching (September 25), make sure you hand in or mail in your entry. Check our website for more details. Another contest we have going on is a photo contest. Submit three of your best photos for a chance to win a prize. Check our website for complete information and rules.

For more information please check out our website at www.pennerpumpkins.com or phone Shirley at 371-5556.

Lorissa