Fireside Gatherings at Skinny Bones
Make your visit to Skinny Bones even more memorable with a reserved space designed for gathering, celebrating, and enjoying the fall season together.
Our private rentals give your group a dedicated place to relax between attractions, enjoy food and drinks, warm up by the fire, and spend quality time together while experiencing everything the patch has to offer. A comfortable space to gather while making the most of your day at Skinny Bones.
Reservations tend to book quickly during October weekends.
Reserved Fire Pits - $125
Gather around the fire and enjoy a cozy fall experience at Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch.
Our Reserved Fire Pits are perfect for family outings, birthday parties, school groups, church gatherings, and company events. Each reservation includes a private fire pit area reserved for up to four hours, along with firewood, two long benches, and two picnic tables.
We recommend one Reserved Fire Pit for groups of approximately 25 guests or fewer. Hosting a larger gathering? Reserve multiple nearby fire pits or upgrade to Grandpa’s Cabin for additional space and comfort.
Grandpa's Cabin - $299
Looking for a cozy gathering space with a little extra comfort and privacy?
Grandpa’s Cabin is a popular option for larger family gatherings, birthday parties, company outings, and fall celebrations. This reserved covered fire pit area includes electrical access, two benches, two picnic tables, and a dedicated fire pit space for your group to enjoy throughout your four-hour reservation.
The covered structure provides a comfortable home base during your visit while still allowing your group to enjoy the fall atmosphere of the patch.
Seats approximately 25 guests comfortably. For larger groups, we recommend also reserving nearby Fire Pit #20 for additional seating.
The Harvest Tent - $475
Host your next fall gathering under our spacious pavilion tent at Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch.
Perfect for corporate outings, employee appreciation events, family reunions, school events, and group celebrations, this covered private venue offers a comfortable gathering space for both medium and large groups to relax and enjoy the patch together.
Conveniently located near the front entrance and bounce pillows, the Venue Tent features a completely private fenced-in area that allows your group to gather in a more secluded setting while still being able to enjoy the excitement and atmosphere of the farm all around you.
The Harvest Pavilion includes:
Tables and chairs set up inside the tent
Electrical access
A large private fire pit just outside the tent
Benches and picnic tables surrounding the fire pit
Corn hole games for your group to enjoy
The flexible layout comfortably accommodates groups of many sizes, from smaller company gatherings to large-scale events of up to approximately 400 guests.
Reservations include a four-hour rental period.
Fire Pit Policies & Information
Reservations are non-refundable.
Admission tickets are required for all guests and are sold separately (ages two and under are free).
Admission tickets may be purchased online or at the gate.
Groups of 100+ guests are encouraged to contact us in advance regarding group admission discounts.
Reservation date changes may be accommodated based on availability.
If Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch closes due to extreme weather or unforeseen circumstances, we will work with your group to reschedule your reservation.
During local fire bans, reserved gathering spaces will remain available, but fire pits cannot be lit due to safety regulations.
Alcohol is not permitted anywhere on Skinny Bones property
Catering
Want to keep your gathering easy? We offer a variety of catering options ranging from approximately $15–19 per person, including burgers, hot dogs, pizza with vegetarian options, pulled pork, mac & cheese, apple cider donuts, beverages and more.
Groups under 100 guests may also bring hot dogs, similar fire pit-friendly alternatives, and s'mores to enjoy at their reserved fire pit. All other outside food and alcohol is not permitted.
For catering inquiries, please contact us:
contact@skinnybonespumpkinpatch.com
402-689-7585
https://www.skinnybonespumpkinpatch.com/
Built by our family, for yours.
The story of Skinny Bones started long before we officially opened our gates in 2008. Growing up in La Vista, Nebraska, Jeff Bledsoe planted pumpkins in his parents’ backyard every year, always especially proud of the biggest pumpkin in his patch.
Years later, after Jeff and his wife, Maria, purchased land along Highway 133 in Blair, Jeff told her that someday it would become a pumpkin patch. Before long, his old pickup was parked at the end of the driveway, loaded with pumpkins, while their five kids helped wave down passing cars.
In 2008, Skinny Bones Pumpkin Patch officially came to life.
What started with a pickup full of pumpkins has grown into 138 acres of fall fun with 35+ attractions, food, flowers, pumpkins, festivals and experiences you won’t find anywhere else. Jeff’s creativity can still be seen throughout the farm, with many of our most unique attractions built by him and carrying special meaning for our family. The windmill was once a birthday present for Maria, our stage was built for their daughter Courtney’s wedding, and the Jack-O-Shooters were created in loving memory of Jeff’s father, Jack.
And Skinny Bones is still very much a family operation. Today, two of Jeff and Maria’s children, Courtney and Jared, along with Courtney’s husband, Kyle, help carry on the family tradition and lead the day-to-day operations of Skinny Bones. Together, our family continues dreaming up what’s next while holding onto what made this place special from the beginning.
Now celebrating our 19th season, we’re incredibly grateful that Skinny Bones has become part of so many families’ fall traditions, too. We believe a day at the pumpkin patch should be filled with good old-fashioned fun, one-of-a-kind experiences and plenty of opportunities to make memories together.
One admission. 35+ attractions. No paying at every turn.
From our family to yours, thank you for being part of the Skinny Bones story. We can’t wait to welcome you to the farm this fall!
Fun fall memories,
The Bledsoe Family
