Pumpkin Patch and Fall Activities at Camp Helen

[Abby E]

Join The Friends of Camp Helen State Park for the opening of their pumpkin patch on Saturday, October 9 at 9AM. Families can enjoy the straw maze, trail bingo, kayak/SUP rentals, and scarecrow row. Pumpkins will be sold 7 days a week, from 9AM - 4PM through October 31 or until sold out.

The Friends of Camp Helen encourage everyone visiting the pumpkin patch to social distance when possible. More information is available at facebook.com/FriendsOfCampHelenStatePark, by calling (850) 233-5059.

Additional patch activities include:

October Saturdays in the Patch | 9AM - 4PM
Saturdays in the Patch will feature hay rides, games, contests, music, arts & crafts and more.

Movie Night at Camp Helen State Park | Saturday, October 23
Hocus Pocus | 6:30PM
The park will remain open after sunset for those attending the showing of “Hocus Pocus”. The movie begins after sunset (around 6:45). Bring your own blankets and chairs. FREE to the public.

Camp Helen State Park is located at 23937 Panama City Beach Parkway, just west of the Phillips Inlet Bridge on the Bay County and Walton County line.

Follow Friends of Camp Helen State Park on Facebook for park updates and events.

Read more about Camp Helen State Park and see photo gallery at SoWal Parks | Camp Helen State Park.

 

[Teresa]

Friends of Camp Helen State Park have moved the grand opening event of the pumpkin patch to Saturday Oct 9.

Join Friends of Camp Helen State Park Saturday, October 9 for the Grand Opening of the Camp Helen Pumpkin Patch.

Pumpkins, food trucks, hay rides, a straw maze, games, prizes, music & more!

Kayaks & SUPs are available to rent also!

 

[Teresa]

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB)– The Camp Helen State Park pumpkin patch is back for its sixth year.

The pumpkins, which came from North Carolina, arrived later than anticipated, but Friends of Camp Helen State Park Executive Director, Courtney Harper, said that despite the delay, the patch is already breaking records.

“The patch opened just two days ago, and we have already had the most visitors we have ever had,” said Harper. “For the first time ever we are also getting a second shipment, and we will know the date for that soon.”


Harper said pumpkins come in all shapes and sizes, and it is best to bring a wagon to transport them easily.

“Pumpkins vary in price depending on size. We measure them to get an accurate price, but pumpkins start as low as a dollar and can range to about $30,” Harper said.

The pumpkin patch will also feature fun fall events for all ages.

“There will be hayrides, a maze, games, prizes and food trucks out here on Saturdays,” Harper said.

Camp Helen officials will also be hosting a movie night on Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m., where they will show Hocus Pocus.

All the money made at the patch goes right back to the park as well.

“All the money made in this pumpkin patch goes back to park improvements. It has allowed us to clean up certain areas, and make roof repairs on buildings,” Harper said.

The pumpkin patch is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Camp Helen State Park pumpkin patch back for another year

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WMBB)– The Camp Helen State Park pumpkin patch is back for its sixth year. The pumpkins, which came from North Carolina, arrived later than anticipated, but Friends o…

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