Take a step back in time to the days of homemade apple cider, freshly baked pies and homegrown pumpkins brought right to you in Great Valley, NY.
Pumpkinville, open since the late 1960’s, has been bringing clean, family fun to people all over western New York and beyond.
“I think we give them (people) a chance to come to the country and just be able to relax … and unwind a little bit and see how things grow,” owner Dan Pawlowski said.
Pumpkinville not only provides people a place to come and pick out a pumpkin, but a place where families can spend time outdoors in activities especially suited for the fall. Kids of all ages, including adults, can enjoy hayrides, cow trains, corn mazes, a petting zoo and much more!
For those who love fall foods will love what Pumpkinville offers up.
People can enjoy freshly made apple cider, pumpkin and apple pies and all the different foods offered to people at the BBQ shack and three-year-old bakery.
However, what Pumpkinville may be most famous for is its pumpkin donuts. “We’ve had to double our capacity this year,” Pawlowski said. “Last year we had a hard time keeping up.”
This year, the Pawlowski’s have added more homemade items to their delectable menu. Now people can enjoy homemade caramel on top of their apples and many different flavors of homemade ice cream.
“We’ve always served ice cream, but we always served pumpkin and vanilla, and we’re going to add a number of flavors (this year),” Pawlowski said. “And we’re actually going to make homemade ice cream right here.”
Pumpkinville transports people back to an age where things were always fresh, always friendly and always for the family. The Pawlowski’s 1875 cider mill and farm gives people a glimpse to what used to be.
“You can see it (cider) made on one end and get it on the other end,” Pawlowski said. “You can walk right out here in the field to see how they are growing right on the vine… get people close to the earth, see the farm animals.”
Adding to the rustic feel, the Pawlowski’s also sell different types of crafts, especially those related to harvest and fall season.
“We’re really more about the farm and family entertainment,” Pawlowski said. “We’re more in the business of fall harvest and not Halloween, but we do have a little spooky house.”
Pumpkinville has no admission, but rides and other activities are $3.50 per ticket or three for $10. Pumpkinville opens September 18 and runs until Halloween, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. rain or shine. For more information visit www.pumpkinville.com or call 716-699-2205.
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