The Great Pumpkin Patch

The Great Pumpkin Patch Our purpose is to share our family farm by providing a safe place for everyone to experience the harvest season. Open Wednesday - Sunday, 9 am - 6 pm.

Open September 16 - October 31, 2026
Wednesday - Sunday, 9 am - 6 pm
Open Monday, October 12, 9 am - 6 pm We can't wait to welcome you for our 37th season, September 17 - October 31. Open Monday, October 13 for Indigenous People's Day. The Great Pumpkin Patch grows over 300 varieties of pumpkins, squash and gourds on 63 acres. With 14 acres of displays and gardens, we feature a historic one-room s

choolhouse, animals, mazes, museum, and gift shop. Be sure to try our pumpkin ice cream and apple cider slush! Also on the farm is The Homestead Bakery featuring made-from-scratch baked goods. In addition to our famous breads and cinnamon rolls, make sure you try our pumpkin specialty items! On weekends we also have live music, a corn maze, wagon ride and we fire up the grill serving cheeseburgers, hot dogs, and more! Make sure to check out our schedule of events on our website.

Opening Day is less than 3 weeks away (19 days, but who's counting)!We've been busy pulling out head pokeys, prepping si...
08/28/2026

Opening Day is less than 3 weeks away (19 days, but who's counting)!

We've been busy pulling out head pokeys, prepping signs, setting up ladders, tending to pumpkins, and getting everything ready for you!

We can't wait for the farm to come to life with visitors, family, and friends.

NOW HIRING FOR FALL!WE ARE HIRING for our FAVORITE time of the year, and we want YOU on our team! We are hosting open i...
08/25/2026

NOW HIRING FOR FALL!

WE ARE HIRING for our FAVORITE time of the year, and we want YOU on our team! We are hosting open interviews tomorrow night, Wednesday, August 26 from 4:30 - 7 pm.

We have openings for the following:
**Retail Staff
**Food Service Staff
**Maintenance
**Farm Crew and Pumpkin Pickers
**Grillers
**Bakers

No need to set up a time, just show up!

Pro tip: Download the application linked in the comments and fill it out before you come (so you don't have to when you get here) AND be sure to bring the names and phone numbers of 2-3 references.

Starting Pay: $15.00/hour (over 18); $13/hour (under 18)

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08/17/2026

Days like today have us dreaming of fall…

Only 30 days until Opening Day!

The Great Pumpkin Patch will be open September 16 - October 31, Wednesday - Sunday, 9 am - 6 pm. Also open Monday, October 12.
**Please Note: This year The Great Pumpkin Patch is cashless.

08/16/2026
**Weekend Update!**Get your weekend pizza fix with Cadwell Pizza!Open for carryout only:Friday - Saturday - Sunday4:30 -...
08/14/2026

**Weekend Update!**

Get your weekend pizza fix with Cadwell Pizza!
Open for carryout only:
Friday - Saturday - Sunday
4:30 - 9:00 pm
Call 217.543.3700 to order.

The Homestead Bakery Retail will be open tomorrow (Saturday), August 15 from 9 am - 9 pm.

Stop in this weekend for , pizza, dirty sodas, ice cream and more!

08/14/2026

It's Field Trip Time!

Field trips are available Wednesday - Friday, September 23-October 30.

Visit the link in the comments to learn more and make a reservation. We can't wait to see your class this fall!

NOW HIRING FOR FALL!WE ARE HIRING for our FAVORITE time of the year, and we want YOU on our team! We are hosting open i...
08/12/2026

NOW HIRING FOR FALL!

WE ARE HIRING for our FAVORITE time of the year, and we want YOU on our team! We are hosting open interviews this Saturday, August 15 from 10:00 am - 12:30 pm and Wednesday, August 26 from 4:30 - 7 pm.

We have openings for the following:
**Retail Staff
**Food Service Staff
**Maintenance
**Farm Crew and Pumpkin Pickers
**Grillers
**Bakers

No need to set up a time, just show up!

Pro tip: Download the application linked in the comments and fill it out before you come (so you don't have to when you get here) AND be sure to bring the names and phone numbers of 2-3 references.

Starting Pay: $15.00/hour (over 18)/$13/hour (under 18)
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08/09/2026

Sunday night is pizza night!

07/28/2026

We can’t believe it… pumpkin season is almost here!

The countdown is officially on, we open in just 50 DAYS!

We can’t wait to see you September 16 - October 31.
Open Wednesday through Sunday 9 AM to 6 PM. Also open Indigenous Peoples Day, Monday, October 12.

Address

1749A CR 1900N
Arthur, IL
61911

Telephone

+12175432394

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