Find a local pumpkin patch here!

Looking for a local pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayride, gourds and other Halloween activities in Central Illinois? Scroll down this page and you will see the all of those in Central Illinois, sorted by county. Some are farms, where you take a hay ride out into the field, others are elaborate farm stands with mountains of pumpkins and other activities and some are simple roadside stands. Most have loads of pumpkins to choose from. To really make it fun for your kids, look for those that have the extra activities, like a corn maze, spook house, or hayride. There is usually a small fee for the mazes (of course, the more elaborate mazes tend to charge more. Hayrides are often free. ALWAYS call before you go to confirm the info, they don't always report changes to me!

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New for this year, see our Top Ten list of best pumpkins to make pumpkin pies and for baking and cooking. Also, our Master List of 100 Varieties of Pumpkins for every purpose. Then see this page for our easy pumpkin pie from a real pumpkin recipe.

New! We just went live with our latest website, FunFactoryTours.com - As they name implies, you can find a fun factory tour, including chocolate, automobiles, historical forts and sites, famous buildings, active Federal facilities like dams, a mint, NASA, even fun geology: like fossils and volcanic areas They're fun, inexpensive and educational! And for road trips and camping, see RoadTrippingAndCamping.com

Updates for November 2024

Get out to the corn mazes and pumpkin patches!  Most close either at Halloween or a week later! The world's best pumpkin pie recipe is here, and the pie crust recipe is here! And we have home canning, preserving, drying and freezing directions. You can access many pumpkin and other recipes and other resources from the drop down menus at the top of the page or the site search.  If you are looking for pick your own apples with pumpkins and often also fun activities, see this page.

After Halloween, find a Christmas tree at a local Christmas tree farm (and enjoy a bonfire, smore, hot chocolate and free hayrides, and often Santa visits! And next Spring, you'll want to take your children to a free Easter egg hunt - see our companion website to find a local Easter Egg hunt. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to write me! And Find a a local farm market here

Pumpkin Patch Listings, by county

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Adams County

  • Mill Creek Farm - corn maze, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, tractor-pulled hay rides, prepicked produce, restrooms
    2833 S. 48th Street, Quincy, IL 62305. Phone: 217-222-8430. Email: [email protected]. Directions: 2.5 miles south of Broadway (Rt. 104) on 48th Street in Quincy. And for a map to our farm, Click here. Click here for picking updates. Crops are usually available in May, June, October. Open: Strawberries- open Monday to Saturday, Pumpkins open daily Strawberries available (usually) mid May thru early June Payment: Cash, Check. (UPDATED: June 17, 2024, JBS)
  • Seneczko Pumpkin Patch - 2023 permanently closed 
    2819 North 2400th Avenue, Golden, IL 62339. Phone: 217-440-9562. Email: [email protected]. Open: UPDATE for 2023, Their page page is out of date and they have not been open since COVID started so I assume they have permanently closed; If you have any current information, please write me, Saturday's and Sunday's in October from 10 am to 5 pm. Directions: 2 miles east of Golden, Illinois on Prairie Mills Road. 2819 North 2400th Avenue Golden, Illinois. 62339. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Activities for kids include giant corn sandbox, apple slingshots, hay mountain, yard games. Call Shannon at 217-440-9562 for more information or questions. (UPDATED: October 27, 2015)

Brown County

Calhoun County

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Cass County

Champaign County

  • Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch - apples, pumpkins, Honey from hives on the farm, Cider mill fresh apple cider made on the premises, U-pick and already picked, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, birthday parties, school tours
    3902 S Duncan Rd, Champaign, IL 61822. Phone: 217-359-5565. Email: [email protected]. Open: THRU October - Monday to Saturday 9 am to 6 pm, Sunday 11 am to 6 pm / AFTER October - Monday to Saturday 9 am to 5:30 pm, Sunday 11 am to 5 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Store apples: late July to mid December / U-PICK Apples: late July to late October (depending on the year) Click our link for which apples are ready when. / Store peaches: late July thru October / U-Pick and already picked pumpkins: mid-September to mid-November. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. Spend a little time in the country! Visit Curtis Orchard for a fun, inexpensive & educational farm experience for the whole family. We have apples, pumpkins, kids' activities, a bakery, and a country store. Rain or shine, we're open July 20 - December 20. The Flying Monkey Cafe is open for lunch every day from August 17 - November 27. This 80-acre entertainment farm features the Flying Monkey Cafe, which serves cookout-style lunch. We also bake pies & donuts every day we're open. No admission fee. Sorry - no pets.
  • Hardy's Reindeer Ranch - pumpkins, reindeer
    1356 City Road 2900, Rantoul, IL 60050. Phone: 217-893-3407. Email: [email protected]. Directions: Take 57 North to Rantoul/Fisher exit. Take Fisher exit to first stop light, turn left. At first cross road turn right. Watch for sign. Open 9 am to 6 pm in fall. May thru August 8 am to 8 pm. Hardy's Reindeer Ranch is a unique and fun tour destination in Central Illinois. Our Corn Mazes cover a full 10 acres and are designed like a large treasure hunt. We akso have the Jack Splat Pumpkin Cannon, a Paint Ball Gallery, Pedal Race Rars, Hay Rides, Reindeer Tours, Cook Outs by reservation and food / drink concessions on weekends. The ranch is an unusual and unique attraction that features a herd of authenic Alaskan reindeer ready for you to have an upclose encounter. Hardy's Reindeer Ranch plays host to visitors from all across the nation and many countries. The rebuilt and restored 100 year old barns and 5,000 Christmas trees combine to form a beautiful setting for families, individuals and groups to get away from the ordinary and hurried pace of city life.
  • Negangard Pumpkin Patch - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, winter squash
    1883 County Road 700 N, Sidney, IL 61877. Phone: (217) 684 - 2004. Open: thru October 31, from 9 am to dark, 7 days/week. Directions: south on Route 130 about two miles south of Philo, until you see a sign to turn left at 700 N. Then drive for 3 miles until you see pumpkins in front of their lawn on the right. People report they off the best deal anywhere for the price and variety of pumpkins. See this blog for a bunch of photos.

Christian County (Springfield area)

  • Indian Knoll Pumpkins - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, cow train / barrel train rides, tractor-pulled hay rides, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, face painting, pony rides, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations
    2850 N 1000 E Rd, Mechanicsburg, IL 62545. Phone: (217) 827-0317. Email: [email protected]. Open: September to October 21, 2018; Saturdays 10 am to 5 pm Sundays from 12 pm to 5 pm Open Columbus Day.Also open Columbus Day. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: 10 miles east of Rochester on County Road #2, then 1 mile north on Road 1000. Or 4.5 miles west of Mt. Auburn on County Road #2, then 1 mile north on Road 1000. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page. Extensive supply of gorgeous mums, bittersweet, ornamental corn and other fall decor. Local artisan's crafts and one of a kind pieces fill our beautiful barn. (UPDATED: August 20, 2018)

Coles County

De Witt County

  • Farmer City Haunted Forest - festival
    South Park, Farmer City, IL. Phone: 217-766-2979. Email: [email protected].. Open: late October each year, in 2021, it was Friday, October 22nd, Saturday, October 23rd and Friday, October 29th and Saturday, October 30th from 6 pm to 11 pm, daily; Kids Matinee both Saturdays from 3 pm to 6 pm. A Family Friendly Event Sponsored by the Farmer City Chamber of Commerce. Donations accepted.
  • Wagon Wheel Pumpkin Farm -  2023 permanently closed 
    7 Miles East Of Clinton, Il. R# 4 Box 312, Clinton, IL 61727. Phone: 217-736-2470. Email: [email protected]. 2023 permanently closed  UPDATE for 2023: They are permanently closed

Douglas County

Edgar County

Fulton County

  • Pumpkin Works - 2023 permanently closed  
    21788 E. Terre Haute Road, Paris, IL 61944. Phone: 217-275-3327. Directions. Open: 2023 permanently closed  UPDATE for 2023, Their Facebook page does not mention anything about pumpkins or Fall activities, so I assume they have discontinued them; If you have any current information, please write me,Labor Day weekend through October 31, Hours. Indian Corn Festival. Pick Your Own with a roadside market; with pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn, popcorn, squash, and straw. Entertainment: 7 adult challenging and 2 child challenging mazes, hayrides through 65 acre woods on weekends (daytime- nature, nighttime - spooky). More info: Pumpkin patch, Indian corn field, Prices, Group packages, School tours, Special events. pumpkins, corn mazes, haunted dungeon, corn room, discovery barn free, hayrides, bonfires, pumpkin sling and straw fort.

Greene County

  • Greene Fields Farm - apples, pumpkins,
    311 Daum Station Road, Greenfield, IL 62044. Phone: 217-416-0839. Email: [email protected]. Open: September 9 - October 22, 2023; U-PICK PUMPKIN PATCH & FARM IS OPEN WEEKENDS ONLY; Friday Noon-5:00pm, Saturday 10am-5:00pm, Sunday Noon-5:00pm; Columbus Day, Oct 9, Noon-4:00pm. For the safety of our animals and yours, PLEASE NO PETS. Payment: Cash, Check, Credit card, Debit Card.  Directions: Located halfway between Greenfield and Carrollton just north of State Route 108. Watch for our strawberry signs!. Greene Fields Berry Farm Facebook page. Greene Fields Farm is a working farm, with pigs, chickens and our family dairy cow and her calf. You are welcome to go into the barn and meet them for yourself. We also pride ourselves on creating an exploration into our Pumpkin Patch, complete with a Milo Maze, a rainbow field of cut flowers, U-Pick Indian Corn, our Giant Bench for photos, our Hay Bale couple in the Land of the Giants and the Lookout Tower. We also have a kids area in our hoop barn that changes year to year. Come and see for yourself. To the best of our knowledge, no child has left disappointed. We have a concession stand with snacks from our farm: (prices from March 2023) Kettle Corn $6, Sliced Caramel Apples $6, Apple Cider Slushies $4, Drinks $1
    Apple Varieties:
    Gala - September
    Ruby Mac-  Early September
    Pixie Crunch-  Mid September
    Crimson Crisp- Mid September
    Golden Delicious- Mid September
    SunCrisp- Early October
    Fuji - . Early October
    Crimson Topaz- Early October
    Crunch-A-Bunch- Mid October
    LudaCrisp- Mid-October
    Galarina- Mid-October
    WineCrisp-  Mid October
    Evercrisp- LLate October
    Select Heirlooms- Selection of eight classic heritage apples. Maturity varies
     (UPDATED: March 9, 2023, JBS)

Iroquois County

Jersey County

  • Eckert's Farm - apples, pumpkins, peaches.
    Route 1, Box 87A, Grafton, IL Phone: 618-786-3445. Email: [email protected]. Open: Monday to Saturday - 8 am to 6 pm, Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm
  • Joe Ringhausen Orchard & Apple House (II) - apples,
    Rte 67 South, Jerseyville, IL 62052. Phone: 618-498-6951.Phone: 618-376-6772. Open: July5 - Christmas, 9 am to 5 pm. Also cider, popcorn & pecans and more. Illinois Products gift baskets available.

Knox County

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Logan County

  • Gail's Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms
    1709 2000th Avenue, Beason, IL 62512. Phone: 217-447-3409. Email: [email protected].  Open: Sunday to Friday, 1 pm to 6 pm Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm Open for Pumpkins September 15 through October 31Directions: From Lincoln, IL about 7 miles east, Take State Route 10 east then 1 mile north on 2000th Avenue. There are signs to mark the farm. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in September, October. Payment: Cash, Check. Also gourds, ornamental corn, popcorn, Nate's honey, crafts, straw bales, and Abby's baked goods.  Gails Pumpkin Patch facebook page. (UPDATED: September 26, 2024, JBS)

Macon County

  • Green Shadows Farm - pumpkins (picked, not a patch)
    908 S. Route 121, Mt. Zion, IL 62549 Phone: 217-864-3223. Email: [email protected]. There is also a roadside market with apple cider, apple butter, fresh apples, tomatoes, honey, asparagus, broccoli, gherkins, peppers, squash & Indian corn, tomatoes (hydroponic year round) sweet corn, asparagus, pumpkins (seasonal).
  • Black Bart's Pumpkin Patch - corn maze, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, straw or hay bale maze, prepicked produce, gift shop, restrooms, petting zoo restrooms, gift shop, concession stand (drinks, snacks and/or food), picnic area, group tours
    9381 W Wise Rd, Warrensburg, IL 62573. Phone: 217-672-8287. Email: [email protected]. Open: Monday to Saturday from 9 AM to 6 PM; Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm, from September 21st to October 31st. Directions: Located West of Decatur Illinois between Warrensburg and Latham off Rt. 121. See their website for directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover . Haunted house, corn maze, petting zoo, gift shop, concessions, pumpkins to choose from as well as Indian corn, gourds, etc. painting cut outs to stand behind for fun pictures. (UPDATED: September 29, 2024, JBS) (UPDATED: October 09, 2013, by a visitor)
    A visitor writes on October 09, 2013: "Loved it. Repeat customer, don't know why it is down to one day."
    A visitor writes on October 08, 2008:
    "Pumpkins were available in the field for picking, but they had some pumpkins and squash/gourds already picked as well to select from. My sister's family has been visiting each October for years. We've started going the last 3 years and it's fantastic. Corn maze, pumpkin patch, goats to feet, a haunted barn, haybale maze, cutouts for picture opportunities, gift shop with popcorn and drinks. Fantastic!"
  • Sheffer Farms Pumpkin Patch - corn maze, pumpkin patch in the field, pumpkins (brought in from the field)
    3156 Stare Rd, Oakley, IL 62501. Phone: (217) 972-1457. Email: [email protected]. Open: UPDATE for 2021, Their website is gone and there's nothing else about them that is current on the internet - I presume they have closed. Does anyone have current information, are they still offering pumpkins, corn maze or Fall activities or are even open? If so, please write me. Thursday 3 pm to 6 pm; Friday 3 pm to 6 pm; Saturday 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday 12 pm to 6 pm. Directions: See their website for directions. Payment: Cash, only. We grow over 75 varieties of pumpkins, gourds and squash. Products range from less than a pound to over 75 pounds in size and come in almost every color and shape imaginable. A 1.5 acre corn maze with a lookout platform located in the middle provides endless fun for kids and small children; that is if you can find the end... Many popular yard games, such as corn hole and ring toss will be set up, but with a pumpkin themed twist to them! Something else we are excited to bring to the kids this fall is an area where they can decorate their pumpkins using both paint and markers so their mess can be left behind at the patch.

Macoupin County

  • Broom Orchard - pumpkins, Pick-your-own apples, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, restrooms, picnic area, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    12803 Broom Road, Carlinville, IL 62626. Phone: 217-854-3514. Email: [email protected]. Open: See our website for current hours or call 217 am to 854 pm to 3514. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Broom Orchard is located 2 1/2 miles southwest of Carlinville. Click here for a map and directions. Visit our website for current approximate ripening dates of our locally grown seasonal fruit or "like" us on Facebook; Broom Orchard has an annual Apple Festival in September and a Pumpkin Festival in October with various entertainment and activities. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. The Farm Market will be fully stocked with the usual goodies including several apple varieties such as Jonathons, Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, Grimes, Mutzu, Winesap, Fuji, Braeburn, Granny Smith, Scarlet Beauty, along with Sweet Cider.
  • Narrow Way Family Farm - follows organic practices, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field,
    19898 Westwood Lane, Carlinville, IL 62626. Phone: 217-710-6497. Email: [email protected]. Directions: We are easily found at the Western edge of Carlinville IL, about one hour north east of Street Louis MO or forty five minutes south of Springfield IL. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in September, October, November, December. Open: Monday to Friday, 4 pm to 7 pm, Saturday from 8 am to 7 pm, Sunday from 1 pm to 6 pm. Opening mid September as weather permits through early December. We follow organic practices, but are not seeking certification. Payment: Cash, only.

Mason County

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McDonough County

  • Smiley's Family Farm - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, we also have pie pumpkins, tractor-pulled hay rides, Fresh eggs, farm market, farm animals, school tours, group reservations
    14600 N 350 Rd, Industry, IL 61440. Phone: 309-333-4522. Email: [email protected]. Open: the last 2 weeekends in September and all weekends in October from 10 am to 4 pm School tours available during the weekdays of Tues/Wednesday/Thursday call to schedule a time. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. In addition to over 15 varieties of pumpkins, we are registered with the Myotonic Breeders Registry as breeders of Myotonic Goats(Fainting Goats). Our goats are from a long line of champions and make excellent 4-H and FFA projects, and pets. This season will be our second set of doelings and bucklings available to purchase!In 2018, Hayrack rides are $2/each. And we have fainting goats, corn pool, tunnel, crafts, local honey, apples, crafts, candles, and apple cider. Click here for a link to our Facebook page. (UPDATED: September 05, 2018) (UPDATED: July 23, 2016)

McLean County

  • Rader Family Farms - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, train rides, corn maze, haunted corn maze, kiddie (mini) corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, Jumping pillow, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, restrooms, picnic area, Jumping pillow, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    1238 Ropp Road, Normal, IL 61761. Phone: 309-275-8765. Email: [email protected]. Open: 2012 Hours Monday to Saturday, from 9 am to 6 pm Sunday, from Noon to 6 pm; from September 15, 2012 to October 31st, 2012. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page.
  • Tri-Valley Tree Farm - Wide variety of pumpkins and specialty gourds, 10 acre corn maze, straw bales, corn stalks, scarecrow classes, gourd birdhouses, and lots of family fun.
    8804 N 2000 East Rd, Downs, IL 61736. Phone: 309-378-1483. Email: [email protected]. Open: Call for dates and hours. Directions: From Bloomington/Normal: Rt 9 East to Towanda-Barnes Rd, South on Towanda-Barnes Rd to Rt 150, East on Rt 150 for 1 1/2 miles to County Rd 2000E, North on County Road 2000E for 1/2 mile, Tri-Valley Tree Farm Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze located East of road.

Menard County

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Montgomery County

  • D&M Orchard and Produce - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fresh eggs
    243 Spaeth Lane, Hillsboro, IL 62049. Phone: 217-537-3219. Email: [email protected]. Open: Sunday to Saturday 7 am to sunset each day - when produce is in season; Call first if you are traveling long distance. Directions: From Hillsboro, IL. South on IL Rte 127-5 miles, turn right on 6th avenue, then first left-Waveland Road. Go one mile, right on Shoal Creek Trail, then first driveway on left-Spaeth Lane. Take driveway all the way to the dead end. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.

Morgan County

Moultrie County

  • Buxton's Garden Farm - pumpkins
    R.R.3 Box 95H, Sullivan, IL 61951. Phone: 217-728-7993. Email: [email protected]. Directions: Located in the suburbs of Dunn, Illinois or 3 miles west of Sullivan on Route 121 or 3 ½ miles east of Bethany on Route 121. Open: April 1 to October 31. 9 am to 6 pm. Central Illinois' Largest Pumpkin Farm. Roadside market spring, summer and fall. Offering seeds, plants, flowers and vegetables along with fresh produce until season close. Fall - 80 acres of U-pick or we-pick pumpkins, 1,500+ mums, squash, gourds, Indian corn, and variety of fall items. Come and enjoy our corn, straw mazes and hayrides. Watch for our new covered bridge.
  • Okaw Valley Orchard - apples, pumpkins,
    724 CR 1750N, Sullivan, IL 61951. Phone: 217-460-0283. Email: [email protected]. Open: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm and Sun 12pm-5pm. Okaw Valley Orchard facebook page. Family run apple orchard including peaches, apples & pears, a bakery, retail store, cider press, playground, and educational tours. Visit our website for directions.a family run orchard in Sullivan, Illinois, just off the beaten path. Whether you are looking for fresh from the farm fruit and apple cider, or a quiet place to get away. The Orchard Grill is open 12pm-3pm on weekends. Apple Cider Donuts & Pies, Apple varieties: Yellow Delicious & Red Delicious, Jonagold, Honeycrisp, Gala, Jonathon, Macintosh, and more. ����Turnovers, Fritters, & Ice Cream.  (ADDED: September 29, 2024, JBS)
  • The Great Pumpkin Patch - corn maze, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, we also have pie pumpkins, wagon rides, haunted house, Pumpkin Weigh-Off, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
    1749A CR 1900 N, Arthur, IL 61911. Phone: 217-543-2394. Email: [email protected]. Open: September 15 thru October 31; Tuesday to Sunday, 9 am to 6 pm; normally closed on Mondays, but open on Columbus Day. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: two (2) miles South, one half (1/2) mile West of Arthur, Illinois in Moultrie County. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. Pumpkins/Squash/Gourds, Indian corn, Mums, Straw mazes, Corn maze, Harvest Gift Shop, Two-Mile Sweet Shop, Pumpkin Ice Cream, Rack Wagon Rides, Squash Tasting, Broomcorn maze, Sunflower maze, Willow maze, Rainbow O'Squash, Mum Quilts, Wall O'Squash, Noah's Ark, Restored One-Room Schoolhouse, Prairie land, Giant Corn Shock Tower, A - Z of Squash, League of Cucurbit Nations, Pumpkin Tree Forest, Conifer Gardens, Flower Gardens, Children's Garden with Cascading Water Fountain, Exotic Farm Animals. (UPDATED: October 07, 2019)
    A visitor writes on September 24, 2010:
    "I went a few years ago and it was one of the best if not the best pumpkin patches I have ever been to."

Peoria County

  • Christ Orchard - apples, pumpkins & squash.
    4313 N. Texas Road, Elmwood, IL 61529. Phone: 309-446-3324. Also jams, jellies, honey, cider, Indian corn.
  • The Weedy Garden - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field,
    13215 N. Bland Road, Dunlap, IL 61525. Phone: 309-645-1807. Email: [email protected]. Open: Monday to Saturday, from 8 am to 8 pm. Directions: Head north on Knoxville Road (RT. 40) past Lake of the Woods Plaza. Turn left (West) on Cedar Hills Drive toward Dunlap. Make a right (North) on Bland Road. We're just past the subdivision on the left (West) side of the road - white ranch. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Herbs, cucumbers, squash, zucchini, herbs, etc. will be available throughout the growing season. (ADDED: April 26, 2016)

Piatt County

  • Pontious Farm, Inc - pumpkins, Indian corn.
    1958 Blueberry Lane, White Heath, IL 61884. Phone: 217-762-7714. Email: [email protected]
  • Windmill Pumpkin Farm - pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, farm market
    957 North 300 East Road, Milmine, IL 61855. Phone: (678) 936-8588. Email: [email protected]. Open: Weekdays from 3 pm to 7 pm, weekends from 9 am tp 7 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. From Saturday, September 21st through Thursday, October 31st. Payment: Cash, only. We are a very small operation and only a couple years old. We sell pumpkins of all sizes all of which are grown right here on the farm. We also have some giant pumpkins on display. Last year's largest was 801 pounds. (ADDED: July 15, 2019)

Pike County

  • Tunget Farms - Uses natural growing practices, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, walnuts, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, farm market, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, farm animals
    30993 County Highway 13, Pittsfield, IL 62363. Phone: 217-779-4185. Alternate Phone: 217-779-1387. Email: [email protected]. Open: Call before you go - it looks like they only have pumpkins now as the PYO crop; Pumpkin Patch Open October 1 thru October 30; Hours of operation are 9 am to dark; Monday thru Sunday. Directions: From Highway 54 take 106 West go one mile to County Highway 13 and turn left. Go four miles to 30993 County Highway 13,the blue house on top of the hill with a sign set up at the bottom. Click here for a map and directions. Pumpkin Patch open October 1 to October 30; Open for 9 am to dark Monday thru Sunday. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, only. (UPDATED: June 05, 2014, JBSedu)

St. Clair County

Sangamon County (Springfield area)

  • Auburn United Methodist Church - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, snacks and refreshment stand, face painting, petting zoo, birthday parties, school tours
    14100 State Route 4, Auburn, IL 62615. Phone: 217-438-3126. Email: [email protected]. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in September. Open: September 13th - October 13th only: Saturdays 10 to 6, Sundays 12 pm to 6 and Monday, October 13th only 10 to 2. Corn maze is open only on Saturdays and Sundays from September 13th - October 13th (Monday Columbus Day) Corn Festival Dates: September 20th-21st and 27th-28th Hours: Saturdays 10 to 6 and Sundays 12 pm to 6. Payment: Cash, Check. 3rd annual A-MAZE-ing Corn Festival Dates: September 20-21 and 27-28 with this year's theme "Down on the Farm".
  • Bomke's Patch - corn maze, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, kiddie (mini) corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, farm market, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, petting zoo, farm animals
    605 Country Lake Road, Springfield, IL 62711. Phone: 217-341-4905. Email: [email protected]. Open: Friday to Saturday, from 10 am to 5 pm; Sunday, from 11 am to 5 pm, September 20 to October 26. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page.
  • Carter Haunted Hayrides - wagon rides, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area
    104 Carter Lane, Springfield, IL 62707. Phone: (217) 753-9028. Directions: Business 55 - Across from Rail Golf Course West of Sherman. Heading East out of Springfield on Business 55 going towards Sherman, just pass Carter Bros. Lumber Co. across from the Rail Golf Coarse. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in October. Open: Haunted Hayrides Last 3 weekends of October,- 7 pm to 11 pm and Halloween Night - 7 pm to 10 pm $7.00 a head. Payment: Cash, only. Call for private party information. Carter Haunted Hayrides Facebook page.
  • Hays Pumpkin Farm - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field where they grow,
    United Methodist Church, Rt 4, Auburn, IL. Open: Self serve pumpkin patch on Route 4 just south of Auburn.
    Payment: cash, check, venmo.
     (ADDED: September 29, 2024, JBS)
  • Sabattini's Garden Center and Associated Growers - pumpkins
    Hochester Road, P. O. Box 112, Springfield, IL 62607. Phone: 217-529-3620 or 217-529-2347. Roadside Market & Wholesale: dried/dehydrated apples & tomatoes, beans, beets, broccoli, cauliflower, cucumbers, garlic, onions, peas, peppers, potatoes, sweet corn.

Schuyler County

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Scott County

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Shelby County

  • Sandcreek Garden Farm - 2023 presumed permanently closed  Uses natural growing practices, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field where they grow, pumpkin patch- harvested and laid out on the ground or lawn, wagon rides, haunted trail, Fall festival, Honey from hives on the farm, group reservations
    2733 E 1750 N, Windsor, IL 61957. Phone: (217) 259-8283. Alternate Phone: (217) 259-8238. Email: [email protected]. Open:  UPDATE for 2023, Their website and/or Facebook page are gone, so I assume they have closed permanently. If you know anything for sure, please write me, their last reported hours were Friday 1 to 6 pm, Saturday 10 to 6 pm, Sunday 1 to 5 pm. Directions: Two miles north of Windsor Illinois on route 32, then west on 1750. Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: November 16, 2022)

Tazewell County

  • Ackerman Farms - pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides, farm animals
    27158 U.S. Hwy. 150 (Jackson St.), Morton, IL 61550. Phone: (309) 266-7459. Email: [email protected]. Open: August - October 31 on Monday-Saturday: 9 am to 6 pm; Sunday: 12 pm to 5 pm; Corn Maze: September 1 - October 31; weekend Hayrack Rides - Saturdays & Sundays, Begins at noon. Variety of farm animals! Our farm-grown products! Everything for your fall decoration! School Field Trips! Birthday Parties! Directions: See their website for directions. Payment: see their website.
  • Schaer's Country Market - pumpkins, gourds, corn stalks
    1118 Spring Bay Road, East Peoria, IL 61611. Phone: 309-698-2234. Open: falls hours Sunday through Friday 12-5 Saturday 10-5 begin Tuesday October 13. Directions: 1 and 1/2 miles off Rte. 116 on Rte. 26 (Spring Bay Road). We are a farm market specializing in U pick strawberries, homegrown sw corn, cantaloupe, watermelon, tomatoes and more. Fall takes us into pumpkins, gourds, corn stalks etc. Christmas trees, wreaths, garland, grave blankets begins day after Thanksgiving.

Union County

Vermillion County

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Warren County

  • Illinois State Cornhusking Contest - Cornhusking Contest,
    Mike Hennenfent Farm, 1063 30th Street, Smithshire, IL. Phone: 309-729-5261. Email: [email protected]. Open: Sunday, October 6, 2024, Registration will start at 8 AM and the contest begins at 9 AM. If the contest is postponed, canceled, or the location is changed it will be posted on their website. See How to pick corn.
    For more information contact the Illinois State CornHusking President,
  • Sleepy Hollow Pumpkin Patch - corn maze, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, haunted corn maze, porta-potties, picnic area, picnic area (bring your own food), inflatables/bounce house, petting zoo, birthday parties, school tours
    211 Raccoon Hollow Road, Smithshire, IL 61478. Phone: 309-252-8798. Email: [email protected]. Open: Wednesday's from 4 pm to dark: Friday thru Sunday from 10 am to dark; Last entrance to Corn Maze is 8 pm; September 12 to October 31. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. (UPDATED: July 20, 2016, JBS) (UPDATED: September 22, 2015)

Woodford County

  • Zaiser Pumpkin Farm - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, school tours
    468 County Road 1100e 468 Kamp Road (on your GPS), Deer Creek, IL 61733. Phone: 309-370-6465. Fax: 309-359-6404. Email: [email protected]. Open: Beginning mid September through Halloween from 8 am to 5 pm every day of the week through Halloween. Directions: 9. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. We carry many different types of decorative squash and pumpkins. We also feature locally grown Indian corn and decorations.

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