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Blackwater Pumpkin Patch Returning in October

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    The annual Blackwater United Methodist Pumpkin Patch is returning this year with a full schedule of family-friendly events throughout the month of October. Families are welcome to come any time to wander through the patch and take pictures. There will also be an opportunity to purchase pictures posing with a Scarecrow.
Pumpkin Patch October 7 – 31, 20l3 
    Blackwater United Methodist Church is happy to announce the return of our annual Pumpkin Patch!
    Why do we have a pumpkin patch?  It is a fundraiser.  The sales from the pumpkins help the church fund special mission projects.  It is also a time where we are given the opportunity to share our Christian story with the community.
    We invite everyone an opportunity to purchase pumpkins!   Come and have fun roaming the pumpkin patch going on hayrides and playing games on Saturday October  19th and 26th.   Mark your calendars, come join us. If you've been before, we look forward to seeing you again. If you haven't, plan on joining us this year. The pumpkins arrive on October 5th and go on sale starting October 7th, 2013 from 9am – 6:30 pm. Monday thru Saturday and 1 pm – 4pm on Sunday.  Students who need community service hours are welcome to come help unload the truck on October 5 at 9am.  Call the church at 261-4646 to confirm.   
Field Trips October 14 – 30, 1013 
    Visits to the patch are a popular event for many school children and also some senior citizen groups.  Fun & Games, Pumpkin Decorating, Hay Rides, Story Teller, and pictures posing with a Scarecrow. Field trips may be scheduled by calling the church office (225) 261-4646.   Field trips run for 9:45 – 12 noon, bring your lunch and picnic on the grounds.
Car Show Saturday, October 19, 2013
    We are pleased to announce our 4th  annual car show.  Any and all cars welcome.  Registration starts at 9:00am registration is $20.00 a car.  Show time will be 10 am. To 2 pm with awards being announced at 1 p.m.
    Awards to be given for the following classes: All Original (not Restored) Classic, Restored Classic, Modified, Anything on Wheels, New Original, Truck, and Motorcycle. 
Craft Show Saturday October 26, 2013
    Blackwater United Methodist Church will be holding their Fourth annual Pumpkin Patch Sale and Craft Show.
    Come and join us; there will be crafts from all over the state. There will be hayrides, fun & games and many other activities.  Show time will be 8am to 4pm.
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