Central Illinois Pumpkin U-Pick Orchards in !

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Pumpkin U-Pick Orchards in Central Illinois in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for pumpkins that we know of in this area.

Not all areas of a state have pumpkins farms that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using the add a farm form!

Remember to always check with the farm's own website or Facebook page before you go - or call or email them if they don't have a website or Facebook page. Conditions at the farms and crops can change literally overnight, so if you want to avoid a wasted trip out there - check with the farm directly before you go! If I cannot reach them, I DON'T GO!

PLEASE report closed farms, broken links and incorrect info using the "Report Corrections" form below.

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Adams County

Mill Creek Farm - pumpkins, strawberries, and prepicked produce, restrooms
2833 S. 48th Street, Quincy, IL 62305. Phone: 217-222-8430. Email: roegge@adams.net. Open: Strawberries- open Monday to Saturday, Pumpkins open daily Strawberries available usually mid May thru early June. Directions: 2.5 miles south of Broadway $Route 104$ on 48th Street in Quincy. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
Mill Creek Farm Facebook page. Strawberries- open Monday to Saturday, Pumpkins open daily Strawberries available (usually) mid May thru early June2.5 miles south of Broadway (Route 104) on 48th Street in QuincyPicking Updates: click here for picking updates. Crops are usually available in May, June, October., early June begins the strawberry season at. Facebook pageThey also have fresh-picked asparagus. They pick asparagus fresh every day as weather conditions allow, usually from mid April through early June. Please call our answering machine to check availability. (UPDATED: June 17, 2024, JBS)

Cass County

Bottens Lopez Greenhouse and Garden - beans, broad beans, corn (sweet), cucumbers, herbs or spices, melons, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, strawberries, tomatoes,
4095 Crooked Lane, Beardstown, IL 62618. Phone: 217-371-1492. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . Alternate Phone: 217-320-1886UPDATE for 2021, I haven't had in years. Does anyone have current information, are they still offering pick your own or are even open? If so, please write me, their last reported hours were Monday to Thursday, from 9 am to 12 pm; Saturday 8 am to 6 pm; April to October

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: info@curtisorchard.com. Open: July 20 - December 20. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. 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 pmStore 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-NovemberSpend 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 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

Dewitt County

Wagon Wheel Pumpkin Farm - apples, pumpkins, summer squash,
7 Miles East Of Clinton, Clinton, IL 61727. Phone: 217-736-2470. Email: rbmartin@dishmail.net. Open: Daily 10 am to 6 pm. 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 $big sign in front yard$. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. 92">Wagon Wheel Pumpkin Farm 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)Crops are usually available in September, October We have a variety of pumpkins, gourds, squash, broom corn and Indian corn; Straw maze, corn maze; Open September12th to October31; Hours 10 to 6pm daily; Pumpkin Fun Day - Sunday, October 4th from 1 pm to 5pm; Free pony rides, hayrack rides, face painting and many games; Groups Welcome!!

Greene County

Greene Fields Farm - apples, pumpkins,
311 Daum Station Road, Greenfield, IL 62044. Phone: 217-416-0839. Email: christie@greenefieldsfarm.com. 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. Directions: Located halfway between Greenfield and Carrollton just north of State Route 108. Watch for our strawberry signs!. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Credit card, Debit Card.
Greene Fields Farm Facebook page. For the safety of our animals and yours, PLEASE NO PETS Greene Fields Berry Farm Facebook page. 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 - SeptemberRuby Mac- Early SeptemberPixie Crunch- Mid SeptemberCrimson Crisp- Mid SeptemberGolden Delicious- Mid SeptemberSunCrisp- Early OctoberFuji - . Early OctoberCrimson Topaz- Early OctoberCrunch-A-Bunch- Mid October LudaCrisp- Mid-OctoberGalarina- Mid-OctoberWineCrisp- Mid OctoberEvercrisp- LLate October Select Heirlooms- Selection of eight classic heritage apples. Maturity varies (UPDATED: March 9, 2023, JBS)

Jersey County

Eckert's Grafton Farm - apples, pumpkins, peaches.
20995 Eckert Orchard Road, Grafton, IL 62037. Phone: (618) 786-3445. Open: 9 am to 5 pm, daily. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. click here for farm directions. Grafton has an expanded entertainment area for both "little" and "big" kids! Watch the goats climb to amazing heights, search for eggs in the real hen house, play a round of miniature golf, bottle feed a calf, swing on an old-fashion tire swing, jump in one of our three inflatable jumping attractions or just relax and enjoy a funnel cake. There is no admission to the entertainment site. Tickets for rides may be purchased.

Macoupin County

Broom Orchard - apples, pumpkins, restrooms, picnic area, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
112803 Broom Road, Carlinville, IL 62626. Phone: 217-854-3514. Email: info@broomorchard.com. Open: See our website for current hours or call. Directions: Broom Orchard is located 2 12 miles southwest of Carlinville. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover.
Broom Orchard Facebook page. m Road, Carlinville, IL 62626 is located 2 1/2 miles southwest of CarlinvilleRed Haven peaches start the 3rd week in July (usually) . REMINDER: WE DO NOT HAVE STRAWBERRIES ANYMORE; ONLY PYO apples and pumpkins. Visit our website for current approximate ripening dates of our locally grown seasonal fruit or "like" us on Facebook; has an annual Apple Festival in September and a Pumpkin Festival in October with various entertainment and activities. Facebook pageOur Farm Market is open July thru December. This is where we sell our fresh peaches, apples, blackberries, nectarines, plums, pears and pumpkins when in season. The market is also stocked with Amish-made apple butter, Illinois honey, popcorn, preserves, butters and all fruit spreads. Don't forget our award winning sweet cider, too! Peaches are freestone. Early Gold Apples and Bi-Color Sweet Corn are also available. White Lady Peaches, Nectarines, and Blackberries

Sangamon County

The Lazy T - peas, pumpkins, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed), prepicked produce, farm market, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, farm animals
103 Clear Creek, Dawson, IL 62520. Phone: 217-415-6846. Email: littlefarmer@thelazyt.com. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. The Lazy T 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 pick your own or are even open? If so, please write me.See our website for current hoursCrops are usually available in September, October. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicalsFall Festival the third weekend of September every year with apple butter cooking, straw mazes and build a scarecrow

Pumpkin

Pumpkin Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Do you want it for a party, decoration or eating?

For a wedding or party:

See this page: Finding pumpkins for weddings

Decoration to paint or carve:

OK, Then you need only look for any pumpkin that is

visually appealing, evenly a deep orange. The shape is just whatever appeals to you. If it grew on its side and has a flat spot, you can either make that the make or use it as part of your design!
free from cuts, soft spots, bruises. The flesh should feel hard, and not give easily. Infections can invade easily and cause rot
Make sure the stem is attached.

Store it carefully, especially if you pick it from the vine yourself. Cure a fresh-picked pumpkin by keeping it in a dry place. Don't handle or disturb it. Curing toughens the rind, making it less prone to rot. Pumpkins will keep for months in a cool (50 F to 65F dry, low humidity environment; such as a cool, dry basement.

Tip: If you like roasted or baked pumpkin seeds, you can save the seeds from any pumpkin!

To make a pumpkin pie!

Then you need a small, sweet type of pumpkin that has been developed for eating. They are smaller, typically about 8" to 10" diameter. The meat is much less stringy and smoother than a decorative pumpkin variety. Pumpkin is rich in vitamin A and potassium. One-half cup of cooked pumpkin provides more than the recommended daily allowance of vitamin A. One cup of cooked pumpkin contains only 81 calories. It's low in fat and sodium! Usually you can get these at the grocery store, and some of the pumpkin patches and farm stands have them. Be sure to tell them that you intend to use it for a pumpkin pie. Again, look for firm, no soft spots, or signs of any rot. See this page for easy, illustrated directions to make a pumpkin pie from a fresh pumpkin!

Varieties of Pumpkins

Sugar - Excellent for baking
Jack O'Lantern - most common for carving
White Lumina - unusual, medium-sized white pumpkin
Mini - Great for decoration
Gourds - Many varieties, used for decorations

For a very complete, detailed list of many varieties of pumpkins and where to get the seeds, see this page!

Want to Grow Your Own Pumpkins?

Then see this page!

Pumpkin recipes

How to prepare cooked pumpkin from a fresh pumpkin (for use in all the recipes)
Illustrated instructions to make a pumpkin pie from a fresh pumpkin - the best pumpkin pie you will ever taste! (metric version for the UK, Europe, Australia, Japan, etc.)
How to home-can pumpkin (in a cooked, cubed form) and why you shouldn't home-can the pureed forms.
Traditional Pumpkin Pie
Chocolate pumpkin pie
Pumpkin Spice Muffins
Pumpkin muffins
Pumpkin Bread
Pumpkin Butter!
Pumpkin cheesecake - INCREDIBLE!!! You have to try this one!
Pumpkin Cookies
Pumpkin soup - even if you normally aren't a soup lover; you will love this one.
Butternut-Chestnut Panchetta-Bacon Soup - Pumpkin or Butternut squash combines with chestnuts and bacon, ham or panchetta in this great soup
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
No Sugar Pumpkin Pie
Apple Cider Doughnut Recipe (with maple glaze or sugar glaze)

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