The biggest agri-tourism hit in the Northern San Joaquin Valley has appropriated an upbeat song from a 1921 hit Broadway musical starring Al Jolson as a catchy jingle.
And after you hear their version of “California, Here I Come”, it may be imprinted on your memory the same way the Brown Family of Manteca Waterslides fame used the Bangles “Walk Like an Egyptian” to encourage people via TV and radio advertising to hit their slides so they could “Walk Like a Man-tee-kan.”
“Dell’Osso Farm, Here We Come” is the jingle marking the 25th anniversary edition of the Pumpkin Maze running Oct. 2-31 along Interstate 5 in Lathrop between the San Joaquin River and Interstate 5.
“We wanted to do something kind of fun as we’ve been dealing with the pandemic,” said Susan Dell’Osso of the jingle.
You can click on it on their web homepage at www.pumpkinmaze.com. It will keep playing as you are on the website.
The first two stanzas are as follows:
Dell’Osso Farm, here we come
where I know we’ll have some fun
In the open air we’ll make some happy memories
Laughter, joy and family time is their expertise
So hurry up and don’t be late,
when they open up their gate
We can hardly wait for Dell’Osso Family Farm
Dell’Osso Farm, here we come
right back to that family fun
Apple doughnuts, pumpkin blasters or ride on the train
Pumpkin. patch corn maz, you can ride it again
October it is the place to be.
the farm is what we want to see
So bring your friends and family to Dell’Osso Family Fun
The jingle isn’t the only new addition.
Dell’Osso Farm has added an old-fashioned carousel as well as miniature golf.
It is now the largest agri-tourism attraction in the 209 — and possibly California. Dell’Osso is closing in on its 4 millionth visitor as they celebrate their silver anniversary season. Last year 180,000 people made their way through the 30-acre corn maze and nearly two dozen other attractions.
Besides various activities there is also a massive pumpkin patch — arguably the largest in the area — where kids of all ages search for the perfect pumpkin.
In addition to the food court, there is a country store with fresh baked goods such as pies and apple spice doughnuts, as well as fudge, cookies, and other treats.
And to top off perfect date night there’s Cider Hill. It features craft beers, hard cider and homemade pizza.
Most of the attractions are included with admission. The maze opens at noon Mondays through Fridays and at 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The last admission is 7 p.m. nightly while attractions start closing at 8 p.m.
Admission is $16.95 Monday through Thursday and $24.95 Friday through Sunday. Children 2 and under are free. Season passes are $59.95. Parking is free.
For more information go to pumpkinmaze.com.
