The great pumpkin patch and the 200 acres is located in arthur, il, the heart of illinois amish country. Nearly 300 carved pumpkins will be on display for all to see from october 24 through october 31st. If youve ever wondered if the great pumpkin patch is a real place, a visit to the town of arthur in the heart of illinois amish country will confirm your belief. Illinois farm girl a mothers perspective on farm life. All three companies come together as the 200 acres, and while they have separate missions, all share the common thread of. The true story of the great pumpkin patch began in 1977, when farmers bruce and mary beth planted a handful of pumpkin seeds in their childrens garden.
Our purpose is to share our family farm by providing a safe place for everyone to experience the harvest season and to connect to the land and. Flat aggie visits the great pumpkin patch rural route 2. Chungbolton lab day trip to the 200 acres, a famous pumpkin patch located at arthur, il. The great pumpkin patch is proud to invite guests to see over 300 varieties of pumpkins, squash and gourds from over 30 countries around the world.
Lighted pumpkin house illinois amish country, arthur illinois. September 15 october 31, 9am6pm every day the 200 acres is a 6th generation family farm, consisting of the great pumpkin patch, the homestead bakery, and the homestead seeds. The address of the great pumpkin patch is 1749a e cr 1900 n, arthur. The great pumpkin patch and the 200 acres is located in arthur, il, the. Arthur il, 61911 2 miles south, and 12 mile west of the village of arthur product availability. But thats just one of the three businesses that falls under the. The market is a celebration of vintage and handcrafted goods, artisan foods, live music, local wine and more. Chet kingery memorial bluegrass festival mackville. Great pumpkin patch in arthur, il get driving directions to 1749a cr 1900n arthur, il 61911.
Oct 22, 2019 the 200 acres is made up of the great pumpkin patch, the homestead bakery and the homestead seeds. Our show is truly enjoyable for children of all ages. The great pumpkin patch, just south of arthur, il, is proud to invite guests to see over 300 varieties of pumpkins, squash and gourds from over 30 countries around the world. Chet kingery memorial bluegrass festival bluegrass. We love what we do and take great interest in providing beautiful surroundings in which to educate our guests about the cucurbit family. Known for having over 300 varieties of pumpkins, squash and gourds from over 30 countries around the glode, the great pumpkin patch in arthur, illinois has a reputation for greatness worldwide. This spring, the rural idyllic setting of the 200 acres provides the perfect backdrop for hobnobs unique. Oct 31, 2014 the 200 acres is excited to host an antique tractor plow day on november 1 st at the great pumpkin patch tgpp in rural arthur. The homestead bakery opened its doors in june 2006 and is one more way the condills provide an opportunity to reconnect with the land. The pumpkin patch has a scary barn, farm animals, strawcorn mazes, baked goods. Nestled in the heart of illinois amish country, this working farmstead contains over 200 acres where they raise pumpkins and.
We cant wait to be back in springfield for the illinois department of ags. Oct 15, 2019 we are in arthur, il for all things pumpkin. View all hotels near the great pumpkin patch on tripadvisor. Lighted pumpkin house illinois amish country, arthur.
Carve out some time to visit illinois mega pumpkin patch. Upcoming events illinois amish country, arthur illinois. And this monster keeps growing into 14 acres of grounds and gardens and a 63acre patch that produces over 400 varieties of pumpkins, squash, and gourds. For the safety of your pets and all of our guests, we ask you follow these guidelines. The 200 acres is excited to host an antique tractor plow day on november 1 st at the great pumpkin patch tgpp in rural arthur. Hobnob market is a popup market of carefully curated vintage and handmade goods that is held regularly at various locations throughout central illinois. We specialize in affordable, family friendly entertainment. Friday nights pickin at the patch party will be from 4. We are eagerly up before the sun, donning our aprons and clutching our measuring spoons and cups to scratch together our fresh delectable baked goods.
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The 200 acres is the umbrella brand for the great pumpkin patch as well as the homestead bakery and. There are so many different shapes and sizes of pumpkins and gourds. The homestead bakery is currently open monday saturday from 9 am to. Chung lab brunch at courier cafe in urbana to celebrate graduation of gunhee and ashley. This years event is scheduled for august 31 saturday, 2019. Chet kingery memorial bluegrass festival bluegrass festival. The great pumpkin patch arthur 2020 all you need to know.
Aug 04, 2017 the great pumpkin patch in arthur, ill. They take pumpkins all the way from dirt to dessert, from seed to a pumpkin to a pie. The great pumpkin patch the 200 acres website known for having over 300 varieties of pumpkins, squash and gourds from over 30 countries around the glode, the great pumpkin patch in arthur, illinois has a reputation for greatness worldwide. The chet kingery memorial bluegrass festival is held near arthur, illinois at the great pumpkin patch. Farm to fork at the 200 acreshome of the great pumpkin patch. Nov 30, 2012 folks around here know them as the great pumpkin patch in arthur, illinois with a season from september 15 october 31 each year. Staying true to the diverse culture of arthur, the homestead bakery offers a full line of madefromscratch. We check out the great pumpkin patch, as part of the 200 acres farm. Top best real haunted houses pumpkin patch in illinois. There is free parking and no general admission cost. Jim fleming, president of the farm collectors association is organizing the event. The great pumpkin patch in arthur, illinois 8197 views the great pumpkin patch is proud to invite guests to see over 300 varieties of pumpkins, squash and gourds from over 30 countries around the world. Located 18 miles south of charleston on illinois route. We have over 60 varieties of cucurbitaceae pumpkins, gourds, squash, and etc.
Rockvillebased band at bluegrass festival in arthur. We exhibit our love for diversity, through not only plants, but. In 2006, mac and his wife, ginny added the homestead bakery named as an homage to frank mcdonalds homesteading of the farm. Flat aggie visits the great pumpkin patch illinois farm girl. Chung lab lunch at sakanaya sushi restaurant to celebrate the publications of john and kwan young, and the photo in. I am excited to show you everything i saw on my recent visit to this farm in arthur, il. The great pumpkin patch arthur 2020 all you need to. An array of pumpkins to choose from at the 200 acres. Tractor enthusiasts will use their antique tractors and plows to work the ground at the patch from 10 a. Sep, 2019 goebberts grows over 200 acres of fresh vegetables. Be sure to try our pumpkin ice cream and apple cider slushies. Homestead seeds, the great pumpkin patch, and the homestead bakery provide a dynamic and immersive view into the entire process. Folks around here know them as the great pumpkin patch in arthur, illinois with a season from september 15 october 31 each year. The great pumpkin patch the 200 acres website mckenzie wagner.
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