Gail’s Pumpkin Patch celebrates 20 years
[October 07, 2026] Gail’s
Pumpkin Patch in rural Beason celebrated its 20th birthday on Sunday,
October 4th starting with a ribbon cut at 12:30 p.m.
After the cut, everyone was invited to enjoy ice cream and cake as they
shopped and played at the patch.
At the ribbon cut David and Gail Sasse were joined by their children and
grandchildren. Behind the ribbon was daughter Abrigail Temple and
children Katelyn, Alyssa, Hannah and Connor. Son Nathan Sasse and his
children Chester, Fiona, Rachel and Natalie were behind the ribbon as
well.
Others joining in the festivities were Illinois Senator Sally Turner,
Logan County Board members Lance Conahan and Kathy Schmidt, Lincoln
alderpersons Robin McClallen and Steve Parrott as well as Logan County
royalty Little Miss Findley Farmer and Junior Miss Falyn Farmer.
The ribbon cut started with comments from Senator Turner. Turner, who is
from Beason spoke to the Sasses as her neighbors, saying she has enjoyed
watching them grow and succeed and she enjoyed having them as neighbors.
She congratulated them.
Next to speak was Lance Conahan. Along with being a member of the board
Conahan, and also Parrott, serve on the Logan County Tourism Bureau of
which Gail has been a member for many years. Conahan said it was a
pleasure to work with Gail on the LCTB, that she was very instrumental
in accomplishing the work of the bureau. He congratulated the Sasse’s on
their 20 years. Schmidt was asked if she would like to add anything and
said simply that she would echo Conahan.
Parrott was called on next because of his connection to Gail and the
LCTB. He said he really appreciated, and is sure that the residents of
Logan County appreciate, what Gail’s Pumpkin Patch has brought to the
community. He said the patch brought opportunities for everyone to
celebrate fall as well as time for family with all the activities for
children. McClallen was asked if she wanted to add anything. She said
simply that fall would not be fall without a trip to Gail’s Pumpkin
Patch.
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The Sasses were invited to speak. Gail spoke first
saying that they appreciate all the support they have had from the
community as well as from family. She said that they enjoyed
entertaining guests and having everyone come to the patch to
celebrate fall.
With speeches completed, the grandchildren were
invited to hold the scissor for the posed picture and then snip the
ribbon at the appropriate time.
When the ribbon cut was completed, it was back to business for the
Sasse family as Gail took her tours around the area to see if anyone
needed assistance with anything, and also to stop and chat a bit
with friends old and new.
David headed to the apple table where he was
available to help shoppers choose apples and also runs the cleaner
and sorter unit and bags up apples for purchase.
The cake and ice cream were served to all who
wanted to enjoy a slice and there was plenty of fun for the
youngsters outside in the many play areas, kittens to catch and
hold, and lots of pumpkins to choose from in the yard and also out
in the fields.
Gail’s
Pumpkin Patch celebrates 20 years ribbon cut video
[Nila Smith] |
