Pumpkin Season Is Here! 🎃 Celebrate at Rocky Mountain Pumpkin Ranch
🎃 Fall Fun Awaits at the Pumpkin Ranch
Hey Longmont!
Happy Monday, Longmont! 🍁 If you’ve been craving hayrides, caramel apples, and that perfect pumpkin patch photo, Rocky Mountain Pumpkin Ranch is calling your name. The farm’s Fall Festival is in full swing — think fresh produce, colorful gourds, and weekend carnival vibes that’ll make you feel like a kid again. Grab your crew, bring your camera, and get ready to make this October one to remember!
Also inside: can’t-miss Longmont events happening this week. 🎭🍔🎶
In the ancient Roman calendar, what was October’s original position in the year?
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🎃 Pumpkin Season Is Here — And It’s Bursting with Fun!
If there’s one place that knows how to do fall right, it’s Rocky Mountain Pumpkin Ranch. For over 30 years, this Longmont favorite has turned every October into a celebration of color, community, and good old-fashioned farm fun. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with rows of pumpkins in every shape and size, the smell of caramel apples in the air, and the sounds of laughter drifting from the carnival rides.
Weekdays are perfect for a slower-paced visit — stroll the patch playground, tackle the hay maze, and browse the farm stand for locally grown produce, gourds, and fall décor. It’s a relaxed way to soak up the season without the crowds. But when the weekend hits, the ranch comes alive with full-on festival energy — think pony rides, petting zoo cuddles, face painting, cider sipping, and food trucks galore. The kids will be busy making memories (and maybe a little mud), while parents can kick back and enjoy the festive atmosphere.
And don’t forget to stop by the Original Pick-a-Pumpkin Patch, where you can hunt for the perfect pumpkin for carving, decorating, or baking into something delicious. 📸 Pro tip: the golden-hour light here is chef’s kiss for your fall family photos.
Whether you’re coming for the carnival or just craving that crisp autumn vibe, Rocky Mountain Pumpkin Ranch is the kind of place that makes you slow down, smile, and savor the season — one pumpkin at a time.
🎟️ Open daily from 9 AM to 6 PM all October — bring your camera, your kids, and your fall spirit!
🎉 What’s Happenin’ Longmont
Monday, October 6
Tuesday, October 7
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🍎 Where Fall Traditions Grow
Grab your cozy sweater, pack a picnic, and make a day of it — after all, October only comes once a year! Whether you’re here for the rides, the pumpkins, or just the smell of cider in the air, Rocky Mountain Pumpkin Ranch is where Longmont’s fall spirit truly shines.
💡 Answer: C) Eighth!
The name October comes from the Latin word octo, meaning “eight,” because it was originally the eighth month in the Roman calendar — before January and February were added later on.
—The What’s Happenin’ Longmont Team 💚
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