A sign at the First United Okeechobee Methodist Church clarifies one of the ten commandments: “Thou Shall not Steal the Pumpkins.”
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![OKEECHOBEE -- Prices start at $3 for the smallest pumpkin. A display of pumpkins marked with prices lets customers compare their choice to the sample pumpkins to determine the appropriate price. "God is watching," a sign warns. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]](/uploads/original/20250930-121738-f22-pumpkins 4.jpg)
![OKEECHOBEE -- The Pumpkin Patch operates on the honor system. Bring cash or a check. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]](/uploads/original/20250930-121713-67a-pumkins 3.jpg)
![OKEECHOBEE -- The Pumpkin Patch is open at First United Methodist Church, 200 N.W. Second Street, Okeechobee. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]](/uploads/original/20250930-121629-37e-pumpkins 2.jpg)
![OKEECHOBEE -- The Pumpkin Patch is open at First United Methodist Church, 200 N.W. Second Street. Pumpkins are sold on the honor system. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]](/uploads/original/20250930-121526-b51-pumpkins 1.jpg)
OKEECHOBEE – A sign at the First United Okeechobee Methodist Church clarifies one of the ten commandments: “Thou Shall not Steal the Pumpkins.”
The church’s annual pumpkin patch is back and open for business. Hundreds of orange, white and even blue pumpkins line the church lawn, 200 N.W. Second Street.
The pumpkin patch is open round the clock, with payment on the honor system. Pick a pumpkin, compare it to the sample pumpkins to determine the price, drop the money in the mail slot and head home to carve or paint your jack-o-lantern.
“This is an honor system,” explains the sign. “Make your selection following the guidelines on the window and place your money in the mail slot. We may not be here, but remember, God is always watching you!”
Proceeds from the annual pumpkin patch help fund the church’s youth programs.
Visitors to the Pumpkin Patch are welcome to take photos.
