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We're open
September 20th-
October 31st, 2023
9 am TO 6 pm, Wednesday - Sunday
Closed Mondays, but we're open on Columbus Day!
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General
Admission Prices
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We accept all forms of payment. Children 5 and under are always free.

Weekdays:
Adults: $7
Children Ages 6-12: $5
Adults 60 and over: $5

Weekends:
Adults: $11
Children Ages 6-12: $7
Adults 60 and over: $7

Season Passes:
Adults: $22
Children Ages 6-12: $15
Adults 60 and over: $15

Group
Admission Prices
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Planning on bringing a crowd? Group Rates are available for groups of 20 or more people.

Reservations are required and groups must enter at the same time. Please call us at 217.543.2394 and let us know you are coming! School groups: please visit our Field Trips page.

We accept all forms of payment. Children 5 and under are always free.

Weekdays:
Adults: $5
Children Ages 6-12: $4
Adults 60 and over: $4

Weekends:
Adults: $9
Children Ages 6-12: $5
Adults 60 and over: $5

Pet Policy
TGPP is an animal friendly farm. For the safety of your pet(s) and all of our guests, we ask you follow these guidelines:
  • One pet per person.
  • Your pet must be on a leash at all times.
  • You must clean up after your pet.
  • Your pet must be friendly to other animals and people.
  • Pets are not allowed in buildings or on picnic tables.
Things to do and see
Things to
See & Do
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We are all about experience. You can always find a colorful bench or picnic table to sit and enjoy the outdoors. We have so many things to make your visit one to remember. Whether you want to explore, relax and listen to music or let the kids run off some steam, our farm is big enough for it all.
Things to do and see
Things to
See & Do
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We are all about experience. You can always find a colorful bench or picnic table to sit and enjoy the outdoors. We have so many things to make your visit one to remember. Whether you want to explore, relax and listen to music or let the kids run off some steam, our farm is big enough for it all.
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HOMESTEADED IN 1859, THE MCDONALD-CONDILL FAMILY HAS A LONG TRADITION OF FARMING AND WORKING THE LAND.
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The year 2023 marks our 34th anniversary of celebrating the beauty of harvest with our guests. Our farm has been in our family’s hands for 6 generations—more than 160 years. The farm is our passion, one that each generation has left its mark on, and we’re committed to continuing that tradition. We are blessed to share our story with our visitors, and to share our family’s farm as a place to connect with the land, and each other. - Our Story -
live music
We love, love, love having live music at The Great Pumpkin Patch and our visitors do too. You can sit and watch or continue to roam while the musicians do their thing. Check out our line up for this year. Plan your visit so you can catch some music while you are here! Music plays from 1pm – 4pm on September weekends and 12:30pm – 4:30pm on October weekends.
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    Live Music
    2022 Scheduled Dates

    We feature live, local music every Saturday and Sunday. We are working on our lineup for this fall, continue to check here for updates.
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    Battle Creek Country Band
    2022 Scheduled Dates Sunday, September 25Sunday, October 02Sunday, October 09Sunday, October 16

    Battle Creek puts on pure, solid-gold performances that keep them tirelessly living up their reputation as "the hardest working country band in Central Illinois!" With a little something for everyone...from Jonny and George to The Everly's and Elvis; from Merle and Waylon to the Beatles and CCR...they are back here again at The Patch by popular demand.
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    Mackville Bluegrass
    2022 Scheduled Dates Saturday, September 24Saturday, October 08Saturday, October 15

    Mackville is a bluegrass/gospel band from the Atwood, IL area that hopes their music inspires or encourages faith. Their acclaimed melodic and vocal talents are very impressive, which keep them looking forward to a bright future as they continue on their musical journey!
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    Me-N-Him
    2022 Scheduled Dates Saturday, October 01Monday, October 10

    While claiming they have grown OLDER, but not necessarily UP in the last 30 years, Me-N-Him has definitely grown INTO the premier talent that captures an audience. They flawlessly belt out classics by the likes of Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Willie Nelson - just to name a few.
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    Jonny Coller
    2022 Scheduled Dates Saturday, October 22

    With only a guitar and a looper pedal, Jonny Coller plays accoustic folk and outlaw country music with a classic, bluesy voice and a natural feel developed out of the good black dirt of Illinois. He has gained a reputation as a singer and songwriter heavily steeped in the country singers we all love and know by their first names: Willie, Waylon, Merle and Hank.
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    Second Chance Revival
    2022 Scheduled Dates Saturday, October 29

    Second Chance Revival is a five-piece cover band based in Glenview, Illinois. Featuring delicious harmonies from start to finish and they play everything from "classic to current." We can't wait to welcome them to the Patch.
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    Emma Richards
    2022 Scheduled Dates Sunday, October 23

    Emma Richards joins us from the Indianapolis area. As a busy college freshman, she puts out a big sound while playing classic favorites. We're excited to have Emma return to the TGPP stage again this year!
See the calendar for our full music schedule
Artists and Vendors
We are proud to host some of Illinois’ most talented gourd artists and their amazing work here at The Great Pumpkin Patch.

These unique works of art include jewelry, toys, musical instruments and seasonal décor. It’s a great opportunity to talk directly to the creators and find out how they turn gourds into such beautiful pieces

2022 Gourd Artists Schedule

We are working on our lineup for this fall, continue to check here for updates.