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Owners of Gallmeyer Farms, a popular pumpkin patch in eastern Henrico County, woke up to what they estimated was about $1,000 worth of damage in smashed pumpkins and property on Friday.

"Somebody had a field day out here," said Jennifer Phibbs, who works at the farm's vegetable stand at 4506 Millers Lane.

Several of the giant, prize-winning pumpkins that visitors take pictures with when visiting the farm were smashed. Those pumpkins, which weigh 100 to 200 pounds, were rolled off a tractor bed and ruined. Pumpkins in the field were also damaged, as were several hay bales.

"Each year this gets worse and worse. We work very hard to provide a good wholesome place for people to come to," Nancy Gallmeyer, one of the owners, wrote on Facebook.

The Gallmeyers reported the damage to police but said nothing can be done without catching the individuals in the act. They said they've been having problems with vandalism throughout the season.