Grow Fun, November 2011
During this time of thanksgiving, we wish to express our gratitude to our customers, volunteers and staff for helping make the 2011 season such a success. Special thanks to our promotional partners, DEKALB, Casey’s General Store and Van-Wall Group for their support. We appreciate your support and interest in our family farm.
What a fabulous fall
We had record corn maze attendance and pumpkin sales in 2011. We hosted visitors from 28 states, the District of Columbia and 19 foreign countries.
Engagement at the maze
Congratulations to Mickenzie Block of Ankeny and Michael Peterson of Grimes, formerly of Emmetsburg, for becoming engaged to be married during their October 16 visit to the corn maze at Geisler Farms. Two carved pumpkins that said, “Will you” and “Marry me?” were placed on a bench inside the maze when Michael and Mickenzie arrived at the farm.
Maze for Marfan results Oct. 8-9
We had an outstanding turnout for Fall Fest weekend. We had 1,443 maze customers during Maze for Marfan weekend. Growing Family Fun donated $1 for each corn maze admission Oct. 8-9 to the Heart of Iowa Marfan Chapter.
Record number of food items donated
The Share the Bounty food drive collected more than 2,155 food items from corn maze customers. The food donations were given to the Des Moines Area Religious Council’s Emergency Food Pantry. The council serves short-term food needs at 12 metro locations.
Our eighth corn maze season will be Saturday, Sept. 1 through Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012. This is our final newsletter for 2011. Season’s Greetings from Growing Family Fun.