Gourd Slinger A Popular Attraction At Dehn's Pumpkins

DAYTON, Minn. (WCCO) – The fall season in Minnesota generally means pumpkin patches are among the most popular outdoor activities to take in for families before winter hits.

Dehn's Pumpkins in Dayton has quite the corn maze that many people can easily got lost in. They also have a big pumpkin patch, but they said it's not enough to have just a pile of pumpkins anymore.

So after trying to get through the corn maze, why not see how far a gourd can fly? Dehn's has a gourd slinger that makes it a real challenge to hit the bullseye. The key is to choose a gourd that's not too big, not too small and take off its stem.

Dehn's Pumpkins in Dayton is open daily from 9 a.m. until about 6 p.m.