"Gene The Pumpkin Man"

02/04/2026

Mark your calendars!!!!! October 1. So excited to see pumpkins again on the farm. :) Thank you Evans Acres Family Farm. Love you lots!

I’m excited to share the Sold By Group community events we have planned for 2026. These events are focused on giving back and staying connected with our community.

Current clients, past clients, friends, family, and anyone interested are welcome to join us. This is just a save the date. More details will be shared as each event gets closer.

Thank you to our co-sponsors and to Evans Acres Family Farm for providing a space and allowing us to be part of their first pumpkin opening day this year.

02/04/2026

Click on the ways you can order your Valentine Day gifts from the farm!

12/19/2025

Merry Christmas Dad! One Year anniversary.

12/06/2025

Come get your special baked goods and honey today!!! https://www.facebook.com/61576779655620/posts/122160022124892655/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v

Good morning!! The farm stand is OPEN and stocked with the treats of the week!! We promise you, it’s worth it to brave the cold for these! Open 8am-6pm, Mon-Sat!

Freshly baked for you this week:
Sugar cookie banana bread loaves
Double chocolate chip cookies
Frosted eggnog cookies - made with real eggnog!

We also have our homemade Christmas jam in stock, made with strawberries, cranberries, and oranges. Homemade organic chapsticks and a few handmade crochet items that are perfect for Christmas! You can also find varying sizes of local raw unfiltered honey that are perfect gifts too!

This week and next week are your last two weeks to shop with us for gifts as the farm stand will be closed from Dec 14-Dec 31st! So make sure to come get your stocking stuffers and homemade gifts before then!

11/20/2025

What's happening this Saturday at the farm? The farmstand is open! Evans Acres Family Farm

11/20/2025

Come see the new look at the farm! Baked goods only on Saturdays but the rest available Monday through Saturday!

10/07/2025

Just thought this needed a ceramic pumpkin flowerpot and flowers to celebrate Dad's first pumpkin season in heaven. :)

09/27/2025

Come see the beatifal display of Gene the Pumpkin Man display at the Otsego Museum! A special thank you to Stephen and Erica Podewell for making it happen!

09/19/2025

From Kalamazoo gazette https://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/2025/09/fourth-generation-to-reopen-historic-pumpkin-farm-near-kalamazoo-in-2026.html?utm_campaign=kzoogazette_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawM6ye9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHuW5IgXa-w47Plpft3afDIhOneVjcpK8OGBVzOlK-tAOhMFwOt9SkqF0GWFL_aem_BinQybc6TNB86B1xu29S-w

After Gene "The Pumpkin Man" Rhodes passed at 88, his farm went quiet this fall. Rhodes' great-nephew, Steele Evans, and his wife Sadie Evans are transforming the property into Evans Acres Family Farm.

09/19/2025

Meet Steele and Sadie, new owners! https://wwmt.com/news/local/gene-the-pumpkin-man-farm-sold-family-member-great-nephew-evans-acres-family-farms-animals-orange-fall-legacy-community-western-michigan #

A farm that’s long been recognized for belonging to beloved local icon “Gene the Pumpkin Man” has officially been bought by new owners.

09/17/2025

Thank you for your patience as we have been going through this year of transition and working through th efuture of the farm. We are rejoicing that the farm has a new family member to continue the legacy and tradition.

It is with great joy to announce Gene's great nephew, Steele Evans, and his family as the proud owner of the farm. Even though we will be unable to provide pumpkins this year, there are great things coming in 2026. They are excited to meet you and get the farm ready for next fall. Please feel free to visit their new page here https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576779655620 and welcome them to the farm.

Once again, thank you for your years of faithfulness and kindness to our dad. May you welcome Steele and Sadie as they continue to move forward and keep the farm family friendly for years to come.

Welcome to Evans Acres Family Farm!
We are Gene the Pumpkin Man’s great nephew and niece-in-law, carrying on his legacy with a new name, but the same heart 🧡

06/30/2025

Thank you to all who came out to the estate sale. We appreciate all your stories and kind words expressed. It was a pleasure to meet you. Plans continue to come together for more details on the future of the farm. Stay tuned!