Pumpkin Patch Express

By: Emily Connell

During the month of October, the Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum invites families to come ride the Pumpkin Patch Express. Take a ride on the Pumpkin Patch Express to the Great Pumpkin Patch where you can find your favorite pumpkin from the patch!

Sally Scarecrow

There are many fun activities at the Pumpkin Patch. These activities include a hay ride, bounce in the house, corn maze, coloring and fun tattoos. Be sure to bring your camera and take a picture with Sally the Scarecrow. Snacks, soft drinks, and good ol'fashioned boiled peanuts are available for cash purchase at the pumpkin patch.

"I've seen kids the past four years, the same kids come to see the pumpkin patch and the live scarecrow," says Sally the Scarecrow.

Shelby County resident, Robi Klein says, "I really like the Pumpkin Patch Express. I mean its a fun family outing and you know its a wonderful family experience.  

Pumpkin Patch Express

The Pumpkin Patch Express is every Saturday and Sunday in October. Saturday train rides are at 10am, 1pm and 3pm. Sunday train rides are at 1pm and 3pm. 

The Heart of Dixie Railroad Museum is conveniently located right off of I-65 exit 228.