This page provides a detailed list of Central and south Illinois's pumpkin patches!   Just scroll down this page! 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.  All should 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 all information, they don't always report changes to me!

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We also have a page with links to our own simple instructions on canning, freezing and drying  many other fruits and vegetables, such as  how to make jam, apple butter, applesauce, spaghetti sauce, salsa, pickles, ketchup or freezing corn .   Be sure to come back at Christmas if you are looking for a cut-your-own Christmas tree farm!   Look at the bottom of the page for links to resources on home canning, picking tips, recipes, etc.

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Central and south Illinois's Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, Hay Rides and More, by County

Click here for the Chicago area and northern Illinois.  Central and southern Illinois is on the page, below.

Adams County

• Mill Creek Farm - pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, prepicked produce, restrooms
  2833 S. 48th Street, Quincy, IL 62305. Phone: 217-222-8430. Email: roegge@warpnet.net. 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 Mon-Sat, Pumpkins open daily Strawberries available (usually) mid May thru early June Payment: Cash, Check.

Brown County

• Wolf Ridge Pumpkin Patch - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, haunted corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
  RR 1, Box 134A, Timewell, IL 62375. Phone: 217 779-4391. Email: WolfRidge@netzero.net. Directions: 30 miles east of Quincy, Illinois. Take Rt. 24 to Timewell. Use the Timewell exit that has our sign. Follow the signs along the way. We are located 2 and 1/2 miles from Rt. 24. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: Monday to Thursday, 10am to 8pm Friday thru Sunday, 10am to 10pm Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. Miniature golf, haunted house, Trail of Fears, nature trail, kiddie haunted house, concession stand, & costume and Halloween shop.

Calhoun County

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Clay County

• Tradition Farms, Inc. - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, train rides, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, corn cannon, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides, petting zoo
  2077 Iola Lane, Farina, IL 62838. Phone: 618-245-2558. Email us at: jennymckinney@hughes.net. Directions: I-57, Exit at Farina (#135) and turn East 8 miles. Farm will be on your left side of the road. Crops are usually available in September, October, November. Open: Fridays: noon to dusk Saturdays: 10a to dusk Sundays: noon to dusk Weekdays are by reservations only for schools and large groups. Open weekends only to the public, Fri, Sat and Sunday, beginning Sept 29th, 2006 - Nov 5, 2006. Payment: Cash, only.

Champaign County

• Curtis Orchard Ltd. - apples and pumpkins
  3902 S. Duncan Road, Champaign, IL 61822 Phone: 217-359-5565. E-mail: curtisp777@aol.com
• Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch - pumpkins, reindeer
  1356 City Road 2900, Rantoul, IL 60050. Phone: 217-893-3407. Email: reindeer@reindeerranch.com. 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.

Clay County

• Streif's Country Market - Pumpkins, ornamental gourds, mums, and fall decorations.
  788 Marble Lane, Louisville, IL 62858. Phone: 618-665-4064. Email: bstreif@wabash.net. Directions: Located 7/10 of a mile north of Flora, IL on route 45. Open: Friday 3-6 PM, Saturday and Sunday 9-6 pm through October.

Clinton County

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Coles County

• A Festival of Frights - Haunted House, Many events.
  Coles County, IL 61910. Phone: 217-345-5972. Email: loribumpus@consolidated.net. Directions: Most Events are centrally located around Coles County. I-57 runs N-S through the county. Exit 190 is a great place to get off the highway.
  2005 Dates of Operation: October 28-30. Open: Varied - Depending on the event. General Admission: No Charge, Free. See Schedule and List of events.

DeWitt County

• Scarecrow 'n' Pumpkin Fest - festival
  Farmer City, IL. Phone: 217-766-2979. Email: scarecrowfestival@mchsi.com. Directions: Exit 159 on I-74 between Bloomington and Champaign and go to the Historical downtown streets, Admission and parking are free. Open: October 7 to October 9, 2005, Fri, 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm; Sat, 9:00 am to 10:00 pm; Sun, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Rides, games, food, crafts, Carnival, Food, Live music, Crafts, Renaissance - Medieval re-enactment, free children's activities.
• Tanner's Orchard - pumpkins, hayrack rides, a corn maze, Pick your own apples, Apples, cider, grapes, cider, Christmas decorations, gourmet foods, candles, jams and apple butter, bakery, deli
  740 State Route 40, Speer, IL, 61749. Phone: 309-493-5442. Email us at: info@tannersorchard.com. Open July 15 for season, school tours, restrooms, picnic areas, kids petting zoo and play area, Payment: Cash and credit cards welcome.
• Wagon Wheel Pumpkin Farm- pumpkins, Pick-your-own apples, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, restrooms, picnic area
  7 Miles East Of Clinton, Il. R# 4 Box 312, Clinton, IL 61727. Phone: 217-736-2470. Email: rbmartin@dishmail.net. Directions: From Clinton take Route # 10 East approximately 7 miles. You will turn right on 17000 (there is a pumpkin sign) go 1 mile then turn right again on airport road (another pumpkin sign) first house on your left (big sign in front yard). And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: Daily 10 am to 6 pm. We have a variety of pumpkins, gourds, squash, broom corn and Indian corn; Straw maze, corn maze; Open September13th - October31; Hours 10 to 6pm daily; Pumpkin Fun Day - Sunday, October5th - 1 pm to 5pm Free pony rides, haywrack rides, face painting and many games; Groups Welcome!!  Payment: Cash, only. (UPDATED: August 05, 2008)

Douglas County

• The Great Pumpkin Patch - U-Pick pumpkins
  RR 1, Box 100, Arthur, IL 61911. Phone: 217-543-2394. Email: tgpp1@wireless111.com. Call for directions. Open September 15 – October 31, 9-6 daily.

Edgar County

• Pumpkin Works - pumpkins, corn mazes, haunted dungeon, corn room, discovery barn free, hayrides, bonfires, pumpkin sling and straw fort.
  21788 E. Terre Haute Road, Paris, IL 61944. Phone: 217-275-3327. Directions. Open: 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.

Fayette County

• Autumn Acres Pumpkins Gourds And More - follows organic practices, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, snacks and refreshment stand
  RR 1 Box 173, Shobonier, IL 62885. Phone: 217-556-7815. Email: raelynn_23@hotmail.com. Directions: From Vandalia take 51 South to Street Peter Blacktop. Turn East(left) Go approximately 4.5 miles to 1300 E. There will be a Lutheran church to your left. Turn south (right) onto 1300 E. Farm is located approximately 1 mile on corner of 800 N and 1300 E. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm; Saturday 8am to 4pm; Closed Sundays. We will open September 26th and close on October 31st;. We follow organic practices, but are not seeking certification. Payment: Cash, only. As this is our first year in operation please bear with us. We will have decorative gourds and Indian corn in addition to several different varieties of pumpkins. We will also have homemade crafts available for purchase, and on occasion homemade cookies and caramel apples. (ADDED or UPDATED: July 30, 2008)

Hamilton County

• Organ Farms - flowers, pumpkins, winter squash, Other fruit or veg
  Rte. 4 Box 271 , McLeansboro, IL 62859. Phone: 618-643-3800. Fax: 618-643-2800. Email us at: jorgan@shawneelink.com. Directions: 4 miles east on Rte. 14 from McLeansboro, IL. Crops are usually available in September, October, November. Open: Normally, everyday until dark. Payment: Cash, Check. We are a Hay and Straw farm. We have just started making the mini-bales 3x3x6 bales as well as a junior bale 4x6x14. Usually used for decoration. We also have approximately 23 different varieties of mums. We also offer Make your own Scarecrows with our clothes or bring your own. Indian Corn available as well. Soon to have the small bales available in Alfalfa for pets. Barley straw is now available for pond applications as well as decorative water ponds. Ask about more info. Even more items planned for 2006.

Hancock County

• Hunt's Four Corners Farm - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, petting zoo
  4013 East 300 North, Greenfield, IN 46140. Phone: 317-326-2627. Email us at: hunts4corners@hrtc.net. Directions: State Rd 9 approximately 1/2 mile north of I-70, go East on 300 North. Travel 2 miles to 400 East, and turn South. The farm is right on the corner of the intersection of 300 North and 400 East. Parking in the hayfield across from the barn. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: Sunday thru Friday - 1 pm til Dark Saturday - 10 am til Dark Pumpkins available beginning September 15. Corn maze is open from October 1-31. Payment: Cash, only.
• McVeigh's Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, prepicked produce, restrooms, picnic area, school tours
  956 E County Rd 1800, Hamilton, IL 62341. Phone: (217)847-3246. Directions: 4 1/2 miles North on Connable Road Hamilton Illinois Look for signs And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: Pumpkin patch open Monday to Sunday 8 am to 8 pm Corn maze open Thursday to Saturday 10 am to 7 pm Sunday 1 pm to 7 pm Corn maze is open from September 8, 2007 through October 31, 2007. Thursday through Saturday 10 am to 7 pm Sundays 1 pm to 7 pm Pumpkin patch is open daily 8 am to 8 pm Sept. 8 to October 31, 2007 Payment: Cash, Check.

Henderson County

• Slagel Farms - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field
  Hiway 192, Oquawka, IL 61469. Phone: 309-586-4093. Email us at: slagel@frontiernet.net. Crops are usually available in June, July, August, September, October. Open: 9:ooam to 6:00pm 7 days a week Payment: Cash, Check. Also, prepicked sweet corn, green beans, watermelons, muskmelons, watermelons, summer and fall squash, pumpkins, gourds and many other produce items- availability begins in June and ends Nov1. We pick the produce, U pick is not available.

Jersey County

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

Jo Daviess County

• White's Berry Farm - pumpkins, gourds, squash, strawberries & raspberries (red, yellow and black), peaches, tomatoes, peppers, melons, sweet corn
  1729 N. Blackjack Road, Galena, IL 61036. Phone: 815-777-3106. Call for directions and for more information.

Johnson County

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 us at: gail@gailspumpkinpatch.com. Directions: 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. Open: Sunday to Friday, 1 pm to 6 pm Saturday 10 am to 6 pm Open for Pumpkins September 15 through October 31 Payment: Cash, Check. Also gourds, ornamental corn, popcorn, Nate's honey, crafts, straw bales, and Abby's baked goods.

Macon County

• Green Shadows Farm - pumpkins (picked, not a patch)
  908 S. Route 121, Mt. Zion, IL 62549 Phone: 217-864-3223. Email: stutzermd@aol.com.  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 - pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, petting zoo
  9381 W Wise Rd., Warrensburg, IL 62573. Phone: 217-672-8287. Email: msjohner@hotmail.com. Directions: Located West of Decatur Illinois between Warrensburg and Latham off Rt. 121 And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: Monday thru Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Sundays 11 am to 6 pm Open September 16th thru October 31 Payment: Cash, Check.

Macoupin County

• Broom Orchard - apples,  pumpkins, corn maze, pumpkin patch
  12803 Broom Road, Carlinville, IL 62626.  Phone: 217-854-3514. Email: info@broomorchard.com. Open: May, September, October. Brooms will celebrate their 16th annual Pumpkin Festival, Saturday and Sunday, October 14th and 15th from 9:00 to 6:00 each day. Brooms will offer pre-picked pumpkins or you can enjoy the finding that perfect pumpkin from the Pumpkin Patch. 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. Broom Orchard is celebrating their 24th (2006) annual Apples Festival, Saturday and Sunday, September 23rd and 24th, 2006 from 9:00-6:00 each day. Brooms will offer freshly picked apples or you can pick-your-own in the orchard. The farm market is stocked full of Amish-made apples butter, preserves, no sugar spreads, Illinois honey, popcorn, village candles, fall and Halloween decor, as well as pottery and crafty items. Mo Beeler will have pony rides and a petting zoo. Children will have fun hiking in the Corn Maze, crawling through the Straw Maze and getting their face painted. Outside crafters will be outside such as tye-dying clothing, jewelry and country crafts. Old-fashion Kettle Korn will be piping hot and the Pork Producers will be serving sandwiches. Brooms will have their famous cider slush, hot dogs, nachos and home-made caramel apples and apples crisp.
• 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: jbray@blackburn.edu. 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 8 am to 7 pm, Sunday 1 pm to 6pm. Opening mid September as weather permits through early December. We follow organic practices, but are not seeking certification. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: August 06, 2008)

Madison County

• Demange Farm - 
  10349 W. Astor Road, Saint Jacob, IL 62281 Phone: 618-644-9218. 
  You pick or they pick. Ready end of May. Open: Around May 20, 7 am to 7 pm daily (only)
• The Great Godfrey Maze
  Godfrey, IL. Phone: 618/466-1483. August 30-November 1. Is a maze carved into a seven-acre field featuring a new theme each year.  This year’s theme celebrates the Lewis and Clark bicentennial.  . Directions | Contact Us | Our Sponsors | What is it? | How was it designed? | Group Rates/Reservations | Haunted Maze-(A Spooktacular Event) Maze After Dark | Helicopter Rides | Field Trips | Admission Prices | $1.00 Off COUPON
• Mills Apple Farm - U-Pick: apples, Christmas trees, 
  11477 Pocahontas Road, Marine, IL (Madison County) Phone: 618-887-4732.  Email: Jerry@millsapplefarm.com. Open: 2nd week in July. 2005 Events , Directions to the Farm, Crop Schedule, Bakery Info & Prices, Hayrides, Educational Tours, About the Farm.... , Farm History, Our Windmill Restored!
• Reinhardt's Berry Patch - pumpkins,
  7503 Kerin Road,  Alhambra, IL 62001 (Madison County)  Phone: 618-633-2888.  pumpkins and gourds. Call for availability and picking appointments.
• Relleke Farms Pumpkin Patch -Pick-your-own Pumpkins.
  1526 Sand Prairie Lane, Granite City, IL 62040. Phone: 618-797-6858. Directions: 1 mile north of Cahokia Mounds on Sand Prairie Lane. Open: Hours: October only, Daily, 9 am to 5 p.m.   In market: Pumpkins, gourds, crafts. Other: Festivals every weekend: pony rides, entertainment, live music, crafts, games, petting zoo, food.

Marion County

• Autumn Harvest - Miniature ornamental pumpkins & gourds Varieties: Jack-Be-Little, Wee-Be-Little, Baby Boo, Li'l Pump-Ke-Mon, Mixed Gourds (Crown of Thorns, Autumn Wings, Fancy Warted)
  PO Box 336, Hubbard, OR, IL 97032. Phone: 503-982-1012. Email: info@autumnharvestpumpkins.com.
• Schwartz Farms - apples, pumpkins
  1941 Copple Road,  P. O. Box 885, Centralia, IL 62801 (Marion County)  Phone: 618-532-8058 or Phone: 618-249-8546. Also apple cider, honey, molasses & apple butter. 

Marshall County

• Schneider Orchard - fresh apples, pumpkins
  1036 County Road, 1150 North; Henry, IL 61537. Directions: 2 miles South of Henry on Rte 29, West 2 miles. Watch for signs.

Mason County

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McLean County

• 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: flyfish345@verizon.net. 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. Open: weekends September 23 through October 22. Saturdays 10:00 to 6:00. Sundays 11:00 to 6:00.
• Stoller's Pumpkin Farm - pumpkins - UPDATE: September 7, 2005: CLOSED
  28428 N 2025 East Rd, Gridley, IL 61744.  Directions: Rte. 24 to Gridley, turn south at Amoco onto Gilmore Rd (2025 E). 2 one half miles south to the farm with six blue Harvester's. Also wholesale: Gourds, 3 Types of pumpkins: Jack-O-Lantern, Spookie (decorative pie type), mini. Delivery available. Pick-your-own, call for times.

Menard County

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Monroe County

• Stuckmeyer’s Plants & Produce - U-pick pumpkins .  
  9204 Bluff Road,  Waterloo, IL (Monroe County)  Phone: 618-935-2501.     Market: tomatoes, corn, beans, melons, pumpkins. 

Morgan County

• Robinson Family Farms- pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
  2212 County Line Road, Murrayville, IL 62668. Phone: 217-882-3028. Email: robinson_farm_illinois@yahoo.com. Directions: We are located on the county line of Morgan and Greene Counties. We are 12 miles South (on Rte 267) and 2 miles East of Rte 267 on County Line Road. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 6:30 pm to the general public; Monday through Friday by reservations for school and group trips. Pumpkins available second to the last weekend in September through October 31st; Open weekends only to the public and on weekdays to field and group trips;. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. We sell gourds, and have a pumpkin sling-shot that you can shoot them from. We also have pony rides available for children under 12 years of age. (ADDED: July 31, 2008)

Moultrie County

• Buxton’s Garden Farm - pumpkins
  R.R.3 Box 95H, Sullivan, IL 61951. Phone: 217-728-7993. Email: Steve@agri-fab.com. 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.
• The Great Pumpkin Patch - flowers, melons, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, OTHER fruit or veg
  R R 1, Box 100, Arthur, IL 61911. Phone: 217-543-2394. Fax: 775-719-3958. Email us at: tgpp1@wireless111.com. Directions: 2 miles South, one half mile West of Arthur And for a map to our farm, Click here. Our hours are: September 15- October 31 Daily, 9 am to 6 pm Indian corn, Mums, Straw mazes, Corn maze, Harvest Gift Shop, Sweet Shop, Pumpkin Ice Cream, Rack Wagon Rides, Squash Tasting, Squash Cooking Seminars

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, 

Piatt County

• Pontious Farm, Inc. - pumpkins, Indian corn. 
  1958 Blueberry Lane, P. O. Box 70, White Heath, IL 61884 Phone: 217-762-7714. E-mail: richardpontious@netscape.net 

Putnam County

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Randolph County

• G & C Meyer Farm - pumpkins. 
  4370 Rockcastle Road, Steeleville, IL 62288 Phone: 618-965-3800. Open April 26 - Halloween, 8 am to 6 pm, Monday-Friday; 1 pm - 5 pm, Sunday; call for appointment otherwise.
• Guten Tag Orchard - apples, pumpkins
  3946 State Route #3, Chester, IL (Randolph County) 6 hours from Chicago. Phone: 618-826-3300.

Rockcastle County

• Sigmon Farms - Homegrown Mixed Vegetables, Pumpkins, Pumpkin Festival, Farm Tours.
  Route 6 Box 471 , Mt. Vernon, KY 40456. Phone: 606- 256-2781. Email: leannsigmon@hotmail.com. Open: 9am- 9pm. A visitor suggested this farm, saying they have "a variety of home grown products ,Beef Cattle, Hogs, Goats, Garden Plants, alfalfa and Mixed Hay, Straw and Field Corn.  Provide farm tours for school children and special education children. Produce top notch Alfalfa hay and mixed orchard grass. Grow beef cattle and meat hogs. Also have a large number of goats.
  A visitor writes on July 30, 2008: "I love the farm. They are a nice, hard working family. " (ADDED: July 30, 2008)

Saint Clair County

• Braeutigam Orchards - U-pick: apples, pumpkins
  2765 Turkey Hill Lane, Belleville, IL.  Phone: 618-233-4059
• Eckert Orchards, Inc. - apples, pumpkins, 
  951 S. Greenmount Road, Belleville, IL 62220 Phone: 618-233-0513.  Farm is closed January 1 - March 1. Restaurant is closed first two weeks of the year. Opens after January 15th. Has also a gift store. Also apple cider, apple juice, bread products, gift and fruit baskets. 

Sangamon County

• Auburn United Methodist Church- pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, 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: AuburnCornMaze@yahoo.com. 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". (ADDED: July 31, 2008)
• The Berry Patch - pumpkins, ornamental corn, gourds. 
  11471 Lynn Road, Buffalo Hart, IL 62515.  Phone: 217-364-5606.  jdcdorr@fgi.net.
• Carter Haunted Hayrides - wagon rides, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area
  Business 55 - Across from Rail Golf Course West of Sherman, Springfield, IL 62707. Phone: (217) 753-9028Directions: 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 start October 12/13, 19/20, 26/27 - 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm and Halloween Night - 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm $7.00 a head ~ Payment: Cash, only. *call for private party information*
• 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. 
  

Tazewell County

• Green Acres Farms (formerly Uhlman's Pumpkin Farm) - UPDATE September 20, 2007: A visitor reports that Green Acres has permanently closed down
   Punkin Chuckin', hayrack rides, corn maze, pumpkin picking
  Morton, IL 61550. Date: October 22 & 23, 2005. Toll Free: 888-765-6588. Email: chamber@mtco.com. Location:  located at the corner of Springfield and Allentown Roads between Pekin and Morton Illinois. (Click here for map). The Annual Punkin Chuckin contest will be held there on October 22nd and 23rd, 2005. The have a 15 acres corn maze, u pick pumpkins, hayrack rides and food plus a craft barn. For more information on the Farm, folks can call 866-386-6293. For information about Punkin Chuckin they may call 888-765-6588. What's Going On: Besides chuckin', there will be food, hayrack rides, corn maze, pumpkin picking, crafts, live music, and children's games. The food tent will offer ribeye steak sandwiches, hot dogs, pumpkin ice cream and much more. Click here to see a full menu. Rules & Entry Form: If you are interested in obtaining plans or kits for building your own pumpkin chucker, click here and here. .