We are asking the community's support in keeping Maddie's Pumpkin Patch and other organizations like ours, a part of McAllen for generations to come. 

For five years, we've offered a wholesome, family oriented, Christian based, open air environment that offers you a place to come out and enjoy the farm, take pictures, enjoy some rides, interact with farm animals and enjoy some fresh air; all not far from where you live. Since 2016, we have always diligently attained all necessary permits to operate. Since this type of activity is "something new" for the City Of McAllen, they have been unsure of which category of permit we fall under. We have been operating under a "Special Events" permit for five years now and every year it has been a delight to work with city officials. This year, we were directed to apply under a "Conditional Use Permit ", as a necessary prerequisite to our "Special Events" permit approval. We believe that McAllen city officials appreciate and have indicated that they are aware of what Maddie’s has come to mean to the community. We are operating under this temporary approval pending our CUP Commissioner’s meeting to vote. CUP permits are required by Bars, Vape shops, daycares, etc., and we were told to apply as an "Event Center". We have always sought to work closely with the City Of McAllen to ensure we have the proper permits needed to open to the public and I believe they have our and the community’s best interest at heart. 

Retail stores, restaurants etc. are necessary components to a vibrant community but we have seen how Maddie's has become a staple in our community, boost in quality of life, as well as a family tradition. Conveniently located within a portion of McAllen that's still a farming area but literally only a couple of minutes from your house, Maddie’s is one of a kind. Since we began our seasonal event, we’ve seen other places in surrounding cities attempt to emulate what they experienced at Maddie’s...we believe this to be a positive thing. Many schools, daycares, homeschools etc., have come to depend on enjoying a fieldtrip out to our farm in the fall. Many families have taken their portraits here for years, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Their children have enjoyed our train and hay rides, our petting zoo, as evident by the smiles on their faces. If you want places like Maddie's to be able to exist in McAllen, I ask you to please 1. Sign this petition then "Share" with your social groups 2. Let your local officials and respective commissioners know why you want Maddie's in McAllen 3. Show up in person to the November 22, 2021 meeting at 5pm. All of McAllen's city commissioners will be voting on November 22, 2021 at City Hall, 3rd floor, which is open to the public. Show up and let them know why you support places like Maddie's in our community!

We join with some of our city officials who have chosen to implement "quality of life" activities into McAllen's framework. The time to say "YAY" is now!

I welcome our Mayor, commissioners, city managers and officials to come out and see for yourselves what you'll be voting for on November 22nd, we'd be proud to show you our ranch. At stake is whether places like Maddie's will ever be allowed to operate in McAllen.