This October Bank Holiday weekend, a very popular Pumpkin Patch event will take place in the GAA grounds in Clonad.
This will be the sixth staging of the Pumpkin Patch and organisers are gearing up for a great event.
It all began back in 2019 and although it was absent in 2020, the Pumpkin Patch has been present ever since.
Hundreds flocked to Clonad over the last few years and a similar crowd are expected this time.
There are some changes though as after being just a one day event last year, the Pumpkin Patch is back to two.
The event will take place from 10am to 5pm on Sunday, October 26 and from 10am to 3pm on Monday, October 27.
While previously the only charge was for whatever pumpkins you took away, there is now an entry fee per car.
The entry fee is €15 but that also includes one free ticket for a train ride.
The organisers are offering pumpkin picking in the patch, a haunted maze, train ride, story trail, treats and eats, dress a scarecrow and much more.
A spokesperson said: “We’re delighted to invite you to Laois Pumpkin Patch 2025, where fun and community come together.
“We have all the usual attractions such as pumpkin carving, maze, scarecrow dress up and onsite cafe with homemade baked goods.
“This year we are introducing some exciting new features. To help improve your experience and cover increasing costs; there is an entry fee of €15 per car.
“Entry fee includes free access to our new features plus all of your patch favorites.
“Pumpkins are charged separately, pay as you pick. Location is Clonad GAA grounds, Ballycarnan, Clonad Portlaoise. R32 X4O3.
“As always, we thank you for your continued support.”
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