Harvest Moon Pumpkin Patch

“Mom thought is was a great idea. We did this to honor her,” said Terry Wallerstedt upon opening the Harvest Moon Pumpkin Patch seven years ago.

People would drive by the Wallerstedt’s home (two miles north of Oakland on highway 77) and notice the pumpkin patch Terry and husband Mark’s children were growing. “They said we had a neat place and should start our own business,” Terry stated.

Thus, the Harvest Moon Pumpkin Patch began.

“The first year, we were only open for one weekend. I thought that was all I could handle,” Terry said.

With each year though, Harvest Moon Pumpkin Patch was open more and more. “This year, we are open six weekends and every day when people want to come out,” Terry stated.

She works many long hours during the week. “Yesterday was a long day. I was wore out, but a good wore out,” Terry said. “I enjoy having people here and watching them get to bond while they are here.”

Terry does not work alone. “All of the family helps. Josh (their son) does the construction. Kelsey (daughter) does the artwork. Kiersten, James and Jesse (daughter and sons) work on the weekends. Whitney (daughter) picks up supplies in Omaha, where she lives.” Terry stated.

• The Harvest Moon Pumpkin Patch is located two miles north of Oakland on highway 77 on the west side. The hours are from 1:00-8:00 p.m. on weekends, and appointments are welcomed through during the week. Among the many activities are: gunshot gulch go-karts, moonshiner slingshots, jumping pillow, hog wild barn slides, 3 acre corn maze, scarecrow forest, Zeb’s ziplines, trike track, Possum hollow costumes, tire swings, cozy coupe circle, kiddie roller coasters, animals, many pumpkins for sale and goodies for sale at the rusty bucket.

Call Wallerstedt’s at 402-685-5409 if you wish to make a weekday appointment.

Terry Wallerstedt is ready to greet people at Harvest Moon Pumpkin Patch. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

This group is enjoying the scarecrow building. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Who is driving this pickup? Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

The kids love the jumping pillow! Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

The many pumpkins that are for sale. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Plenty of games to play. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Jaylynn Simonsen is enjoying the day at Harvest Moon Pumpkin Patch. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

The zipline is a huge hit! Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Entrance to fun! Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.