There are nearly as many photographs taken as there are pumpkins and gourds sold at this pumpkin patch just a block east of South Congress (at 205 East Monroe Street, Grace United Methodist Church).

Those pumpkins will be there right through the big day itself or until they’re sold out, and they’re selling.

There are fancy pumpkins in addition to the customary orange smooth ones, in other colors and with other textures. Some of the gourds are in more exotic forms than ones I’ve been seeing elsewhere around town. This recurring event is a little different every year, but it always incorporates events for children, a quilt or afghan raffle, and a fall fair (this year, that’s on Saturday, October 25).