Rocking ’N Rolling With Pumpkins
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Family, music and pumpkins. Mr. Gourdman’s Pumpkin Patch is a perfect blend of all three, says Gary Bussart. The Derby, Kansas, resident was inspired 5 years ago to start the pumpkin patch business on his family’s Roads End Ranch just east of Wichita. He and his family continue to add unique activities.
“We’re the only one around with live entertainment, fishing, horse trails, and a Little Rascal’s Clubhouse (with Little Rascal’s shows played on a TV),” Bussart says. There are also boat rides and animals.
Besides the nearly 3 1/2 acres of pumpkins and a corn maze, the highlight for him is the new outdoor stage where he and other local musicians put on a rock and roll show.
“I was tired of traveling with the organ; now I can do it right here,” he says.
The music adds to the atmosphere as well as the genuine bond between family and friends that work together to operate the business each October. The pumpkin patch and activities are open on Saturday and Sunday and by appointment for groups during the week. In addition to “normal” pumpkins, Bussart offers crossbred gourds and pumpkins in many colors, shapes and sizes.
Each year the word spreads about the family-run operation, Bussart says, and the crowds grow. With the new stage, he has plans to expand entertainment and provide a local venue for weddings, parties and other events.
“I want to have as many rock and roll shows as we can through the year,” Bussart says.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Gary Bussart, 3750 S. Dusty Rd., Derby, Kan. 67037 (ph 316 733-1887; www.wichitaspumpkinpatch.com).
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Rocking ’N Rolling With Pumpkins CROPS Miscellaneous Family music and pumpkins Mr Gourdman’s Pumpkin Patch is a perfect blend of all three says Gary Bussart The Derby Kansas resident was inspired 5 years ago to start the pumpkin patch business on his family’s Roads End Ranch just east of Wichita He and his family continue to add unique activities “We’re the only one around with live entertainment fishing horse trails and a Little Rascal’s Clubhouse with Little Rascal’s shows played on a TV ” Bussart says There are also boat rides and animals Besides the nearly 3 1/2 acres of pumpkins and a corn maze the highlight for him is the new outdoor stage where he and other local musicians put on a rock and roll show “I was tired of traveling with the organ; now I can do it right here ” he says The music adds to the atmosphere as well as the genuine bond between family and friends that work together to operate the business each October The pumpkin patch and activities are open on Saturday and Sunday and by appointment for groups during the week In addition to “normal” pumpkins Bussart offers crossbred gourds and pumpkins in many colors shapes and sizes Each year the word spreads about the family-run operation Bussart says and the crowds grow With the new stage he has plans to expand entertainment and provide a local venue for weddings parties and other events “I want to have as many rock and roll shows as we can through the year ” Bussart says Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Gary Bussart 3750 S Dusty Rd Derby Kan 67037 ph 316 733-1887; www wichitaspumpkinpatch com
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