Yellowed cornstalks rustle and crackle in the mild fall breeze. Hundreds of people scramble across furrowed fields to take advantage of an October harvest. Where? Mortimer’s Family Farms, at the intersection of Hwy 69 and at State Route 169 in Dewey. It is estimated an 18,000 to 20,000 visitors will wander through pumpkin patches and corn fields. They will also see farm-fresh produce: tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers and, of course, beef and poultry. Many visitors will relish … [Read more...] about Thousands Expected for Pumpkin Festival
