INNISFAIL - It was a perfect weekend to enjoy the outdoors on the farm.
The Jungle Farm north of Innisfail held its annual Extreme Power Tool Pumpkin Carving event on Oct. 27 and 28.
Jacquelyn Gervais-Knight of Wetaskawin was there for the first time with her son Elric.
"It's our first time here and we love it," said Gervais-Knight. "The sun is out and everybody is having lots of fun. The kids had a lot of fun carving their pumpkins."
Olds' Amber Johnston was returning to the event with her two children, Robyn and James.
"We wanted to pick our pumpkins for Halloween. We do it every year," said Johnston, noting they also visit the farm during the strawberry season.
"It's lots of fun for the kids. There's so much to do, the corn maze is great for all ages and it's a good time (for everyone)," she added.
The Jungle Farm's co-owner, Leona Staples, said the annual event is the last one before they shut down for the winter.
"This is our last weekend for people to get pumpkins that are locally grown if they want to," said Staples. "The last Sunday of October is always traditionally our last day of the season.
"We're close enough to Halloween that people can carve their pumpkins.”
In addition to pumpkin carving, there were games, tractor rides, a petting zoo, obstacle course, a gnome walk and corn maze, among other activities.
"There's lots of activities for families," she said, noting Mother Nature's cooperation for the weekend, which helped bring families out for the day. "It's about creating memories on the farm. It typically isn't as nice (weather-wise) now (at this time of year) so it's time to be finished."
Visitors from across Alberta, including those from Edmonton, Red Deer, Olds, Wetaskiwin and Innisfail and area came out to The Jungle Farm for the annual event.
Staples said it was a great way to wrap up their season at The Jungle Farm.
"I think we're ready for a break. We’re ready to recharge and come up with some new ideas (for next year)," Staples concluded.
