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The Pumpkin Patch Through the Years
Brief History of Pumpkins at St. Margaret's
We are embarking on our second year of this incredible tradition!
Last year’s Pumpkin Pickin’ Festival was a STUPENDOUS success, and it wouldn’t have been possible without our amazing sponsors, volunteers, and all the visitors from our parish, community, and surrounding areas.
Help us keep the magic going!
A Legacy That Grows
Little did she probably realize, but in June of 2004, Laura Lenaeus began a legacy. Over the years, the pumpkin patch has become so synonymous with St. Margaret’s that we are now known to many as “The Pumpkin Church.” Generations of families have grown up with the patch—some are even beginning to bring their own children.
Now, as we celebrate 21 years of pumpkins, we are thrilled to bring back our Pumpkin Pickin’ Festival!
What started as a fundraiser for youth ministries has grown into a church-wide and community-wide event that helps support all that we strive to do for others. In addition to our pumpkin sales, this year’s festival will feature:
🎃 BBQ & Baked Goods
🎃 Children’s Activities
🎃 Photo Opportunities
🎃 Contests & Prizes
🎃 Musical Guests
🎃 Community Partners
Join Us for Year Two!
We, the Pumpkin Planning Committee, have been working hard since January to make this year even bigger and better. We hope this festival, like the original pumpkin patch, becomes another cherished tradition in Carrollton and a highlight of our church year.
We hope to see all of you on Saturday, October 18th, 2025!
We also want to extend a special invitation to anyone who has ever worked the patch, visited the patch, or has any connection to St. Margaret’s. Think of it as a homecoming of sorts!
Want to be part of the fun?
Click the "Become a Sponsor" button above to help make this year’s festival another unforgettable success!
A Little About St. Margaret's
Nestled in the heart of our community, St. Margaret's Episcopal Church draws its inspiration from the remarkable life of St. Margaret of Scotland, a beacon of compassion and faith in turbulent times.
Born around 1045, Margaret's journey from the Hungarian court to Scotland was marked by resilience and grace. Her marriage to King Malcom Canmore blossomed into a partnership of wisdom and holiness, as she devoted herself to charitable works and reconciliation within the church.
St. Margaret's Episcopal Church has honored Margaret's legacy through its unwavering commitment to service and unity. From its humble beginnings as an "Unorganized Mission" Church in 1887 to achieving full parish status in 1965, St. Margaret's has been a steadfast presence in our community.
Under the leadership of dedicated clergy like the Rev. Dewey Gable (1952-1956) and the Rev. James A. Callahan (1982-2001), St. Margaret's expanded its outreach, establishing vital initiatives such as the Soup Kitchen in 1983 and St. Margaret's Community Outreach in 1991.
In 2012, the Old Gable House made way for the Callahan Center, a testament to St. Margaret's commitment to growth and innovation. The establishment of Circles of West Georgia in 2014 and the gifting of the Bass House (later renamed The Iona Center) in 2015 further enriched our community offerings.
Today, under the guidance of the Reverend Jeff Jackson, St. Margaret's continues to be a beacon of hope and compassion, embodying the spirit of St. Margaret in all that we do.
Together we are dedicated to serve Carrollton with minds to think, hearts to love, and hands to serve.