Leap into fall fun at Bemidji's Fuller Farm
Sep. 17—While this past weekend may not have offered up the crisp autumn days folks anxiously await this time of year, fall was certainly in the air as Fuller Farm kicked off its fifth season.
On the farm's opening night on Friday, children could be spotted jumping to and fro on large hay bales, meandering through the corn maze and jumping into the corn pit again and again, enjoying all the fun activities to be had.
Each weekend now through Oct. 30, attendees can enjoy various festivities at the farm, located just five miles west of Bemidji, including walking through a corn maze, going on hay rides, climbing a straw bale tower, painting pumpkins, petting goats, playing on a giant pumpkin bouncer and more.
With their fifth year underway, the Fuller family has made some new additions to their farm such as their gaga ball pit, storybook walk and outdoor basketball hoops.
"We've added some new things to the farm this year so we are hoping people enjoy it," Owner Megan Fuller said. "The basketball hoops are new and that got a lot of use tonight, so that's a good start."
The whole family, including their young children, help out before and during the fall season.
"I have to do a lot around here and get it all ready," Megan's daughter, Elizabeth said. "But in the end, I think that it's a lot of fun. And then I like when friends come to play and then I get to play with them all day."
Preparations for this season have been in full swing for weeks, making it busy behind the scenes, however, as soon as the smiling faces stroll to the farm all of the hours put in prove worthwhile.
"It's a ton of work to get all of this up and running, but then once it all starts, we get to see a whole bunch of people having fun," Megan said. "And people are super happy and thankful. So we'd say all of the preparation is worth it."
Fuller Farm is an environment where children can come with their friends and make new ones along the way. The Fuller kids love seeing people at their farm and it doesn't take long to find a new playing buddy.
"Our son, Grayson, is famous around here for making friends," Megan said with a smile. "He attaches himself to families and makes new friends every year. It doesn't matter if he knows them when they walk in but by the end of the day they are friends."
Megan and her husband, Noah, want their farm to be a welcoming, fun place for people to enjoy fall festivities in Bemidji.
"Our goal is for people to have fun while they are here," Megan left off. "People come and they're happy to be here — that's why we do this."
A concession stand as well as local vendors will be on site, where attendees can purchase snacks and beverages. Attendees are also welcome to bring their own food to the farm.
Fuller Farm's hours are 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays through Oct. 30, weather permitting.
The farm is located at 445 Stone Lake Road SW, about three miles west of Bemidji High School.
Tickets cost $10 per person, and children ages 3 and younger are free. On Friday evenings college students can come for $5 with their student ID. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door with cash or card.
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