We have a upick patch, numerous premier displays, over 5. The registered agent on file for this company is joseph m. 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. And theres no better place to find them by the heaps, piles and mounds than the great pumpkin patch, a visitorfriendly farm near arthur. From selective seed collection to careful cultivation to the culinary rewards, the 200 acres encompasses the growing experience from start to finish. Apples, pumpkins and corn mazes in champaignurbana and.
Beachys bulk foods, the great pumpkin patch, aikman wildlife adventure and many local amish shops are just a short drive away. The great pumpkin patch in arthur, illinois enjoy illinois. The annual arthur pumpkin house will be presented again this year at 235 s. How we chose the band name mackville there is only a cemetery name left to hint that a tiny town named mackville, illinois ever existed. Dont miss these 10 great pumpkin patches in illinois this fall.
Wet season slows growth, but central illinois pumpkin. The arthur area is home to the largest and oldest amish community in illinois, which was founded in the 1860s. The great pumpkin patch in arthur the great pumpkin. 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. He also exhibits his harvest at the white house and other national attractions. Arthurs primary street, vine street, is the county line.
And, our production manager and resident horticulturalist, mac condill, was a guest on martha stewarts morning show martha. We check out the great pumpkin patch, as part of the 200 acres farm. Lighted pumpkin house illinois amish country, arthur illinois. Aug 19, 2015 ginny and mac condill, 99 at the great pumpkin patch in arthur, illinois. Since 1989, the great pumpkin patch has been inviting guests to see over 300 varieties of pumpkins, squash and gourds from over 30 countries around the. 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. Arthur illinois only official governmental website. Chet kingery bluegrass festival at the great pumpkin patch in. Sep, 2019 pumpkin patches 2019 plainfield, il get out and pick out that pumpkin this fall season and enjoy the many fall attractions chicagoarea pumpkin patches have to offer. Its a unique task that helps make the great in the great pumpkin patch. Homestead seeds, the great pumpkin patch, and the homestead bakery provide a dynamic and immersive view into the entire process. The great pumpkin patch, arthur it has been 10 years since ive been to the great pumpkin patch in arthur and it has grown from a quaint family farm operation to a huge agri tourism attraction. The great pumpkin patch in arthur, illinois offers a homegrown good time for the whole family this fall and plenty of pie to go around.
He had a great time talking shop with another lover of cucurbits. Oct 22, 2019 the great pumpkin patch and the 200 acres is located in arthur, il, the heart of illinois amish country. If youre looking for that perfect pumpkin to make into a pie or turn into a. No we featured this great location in 2011 and it remains a favorite ever since. As with many careers, our alumni will tell you that every day is different, but this series aims to provide. 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. The 5 best things to do in arthur coronavirus update 2020. One of the greatest parts of fall is carving pumpkins. Condill and is located at 409 s pine st, arthur, il 61911.
We exhibit our love for diversity, through not only plants, but. The land, the weather, our rural community they all affect our way of life. Best chicagoarea pumpkin patches 2019 plainfield, il patch. The 200 acres is made up of the great pumpkin patch, the homestead bakery and the homestead seeds. The story begins with frank mcdonald, who came to east central illinois from virginia to purchase land through.
The connection to the land is one we truly hold dear. The venue has always been great and it continues to add more attractions at the patch. The great pumpkin patch arthur 2020 all you need to. The date of the festival for 2020 will be saturday, september 5th at the great pumpkin patch, just south of arthur, il. Restaurants near the great pumpkin patch, arthur on tripadvisor. Ginny and mac condill, 99 at the great pumpkin patch in arthur, illinois. Arthur is a village in douglas county and moultrie county in illinois. Arthur is 10 miles from arcola and 20 minutes away from tanger outlet mall in tuscola, lake shelbyville and the little theatre on the square in sullivan.
Our purpose is to share our family farm by providing a safe place for everyone to experience the harvest season and to. The great pumpkin patch s llc in arthur, il company info. The pumpkin noodles and cinnamon rolls from the homestead bakery from the great pumpkin patch in arthur were divine. Arthur s freedom celebration, moultriedouglas county fair, the great pumpkin patch, arthur cheese festival, chet kingery bluegrass festival and mennonite relief sale are just of few events held throughout the year. The great pumpkin patch and the 200 acres is located in arthur, il, the heart of illinois amish country. Staying true to the diverse culture of arthur, the homestead bakery offers a full line of madefromscratch. The great pumpkin patch grows over 400 varieties of pumpkins, more. Sure, you can easily get a pumpkin at a big box store. We are located two miles south and 12 mile west of the village of arthur.
During the prior days, pumpkins will be carved by school children, business people, and various volunteers from arthur and. The great pumpkin patch 65 photos 1749a cr 1900 n, arthur, il. The village of arthur has approximately 2,300 residents, and is surrounded by approximately 4,500 amish residents. The great pumpkin patch in arthur the great pumpkin patch. The great pumpkin patch rr 1, box 100 arthur, il 61911 douglas county. An arthur farmer has turned his passion for pumpkins, gourds and squash into a remarkable travel destination. Jul 23, 2019 step back in time to a slower pace of life and relax or enjoy one of our many festivals. Chet kingery bluegrass festival at the great pumpkin patch. The great pumpkin patch arthur 2020 all you need to know. Sep 15, 2015 dont miss these 10 great pumpkin patches in illinois this fall.
Pumpkin patches 2019 plainfield, il get out and pick out that pumpkin this fall season and enjoy the many fall attractions chicagoarea pumpkin patches have to offer. The great pumpkin patch s llc is an illinois llc filed on december 19, 2014. Get the latest updates on new products and upcoming sales. The great pumpkin patch tgpp arthur illinois corn maze. View all hotels near the great pumpkin patch on tripadvisor. It is easy to find, a couple miles directly south of arthur with large signs pointing the way from highway 3. Arthur has taken great pride in the house and each year the display has grown and become better. Oct 10, 2007 the great pumpkin patch, arthur it has been 10 years since ive been to the great pumpkin patch in arthur and it has grown from a quaint family farm operation to a huge agri tourism attraction. That pumpkin house is also sponsored by a local pharmacist at his home along the ohio river. We took a trip to the great pumpkin patch in arthur, illinois, and found out that it really offers a lot to do. The companys principal address is 1749b cr 1900n, arthur, il 61910.
We grow over 6000 harvest mums and feature mazes, farm animals, a sweet shop and concessions, a 1912 oneroom. Mac condill, an agriculture graduate from illinois state, and one of the owners of the great pumpkin patch in arthur, illinois has shared his knowledge and donated seeds to the horticulture center. Carve out some time to visit illinois mega pumpkin patch. The great pumpkin patch will expand your perspective brilliantly in arthur. We exhibit our love for diversity, through not only. Illinois is the top producer of pumpkins in the united states. Owner mac condill looks over the pumpkins at the great pumpkin patch in arthur. Mac is not only an idea man but he also commits to those ideas and successfully follows them through.
The great pumpkin patch and the 200 acres is located in arthur, il, the heart of. You can make those classic fall memories at one of these ten great illinois pumpkin patches. Lighted pumpkin house illinois amish country, arthur. Arthur s primary street, vine street, is the county line.
We love what we do and take great interest in providing beautiful surroundings in which to educate our guests about the cucurbit family. Alumni illinois state university horticulture center. They take pumpkins all the way from dirt to dessert, from seed to a pumpkin to a pie. Douglas county arthur pumpkin patches the 200 acres great. Come experience it for yourself in the heart of illinois amish county. The great pumpkin patch is located near a parking lot, which many customers take advantage of. Arthur il is located in the heart of illinois amish country. The great pumpkin patch 1749a cr 1900n arthur, il pumpkin. We cant wait to be back in springfield for the illinois department of ags illinois products expo. It is run by a wonderful family that puts a lot effort in making.
The homestead bakery opened its doors in june 2006 and is one more way the condills provide an opportunity to reconnect with the land. Illinois farm girl a mothers perspective on farm life. The pumpkin patch has a scary barn, farm animals, strawcorn mazes, baked goods. I am excited to show you everything i saw on my recent visit to this farm in arthur, il. Illinois when we decided to take in some october fall festival fabulousness and head to arthur illinois the great pumpkin. Workshops and jamming in a wonderful atmosphere at the great pumpkin patch in rural arthur, illinois, 1749a e county road 1900 n. The homestead bakery is currently open monday saturday from 9 am to. 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. Nestled in the beautiful farm land of east central illinois just outside of arthur, we offer over 400 varieties of pumpkins, squash and gourds on our working farm. The great pumpkin patch 1749a cr 1900n arthur il 61911. 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. Mackville at homesteaders antique show, arthur, il little bird of heaven. Illinois stories arthur great pumpkin patch wsectv.
From tiny jackbelittles to warty knuckle heads, enormous atlantic giants to classic sugar pies, ghostly white luminas to heirloom blue lakotas, the farm grows more than 300 varieties of cucurbitsthe. Illinois pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hayrides and more. Kids of all ages will enjoy looking at the faces and various carvings that await them at the pumpkin house in downtown arthur. Our purpose is to share our family farm by providing a safe place for everyone to experience the. We provide services to residents and promote area tourism. The great pumpkin patch village of arthur illinois.
Pumpkin house illinois amish country, arthur illinois. Principal site for arthur il events and area businesses. Chet kingery memorial bluegrass festival mackville. 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. Restaurants near the great pumpkin patch, arthur, illinois. Aug 04, 2017 the great pumpkin patch in arthur, ill. But its so much fun to pick the perfect pumpkin out of the patch. Pumpkin perfectwe were in town visiting the beautiful city of decatur, illinois when we decided to take in some october fall festival fabulousness and head to arthur illinois the great pumpkin. 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. The college of applied science and technologys a day in the life of a cast alum series is designed to shed some light on how cast alumni spend their days. Info the homestead bakery the great pumpkin patch 1749b cr 1900 n arthur, il 61911 call us at 2175433700 subscribe to our newsletter. The great pumpkin patch, in my opinion, lives up to its name. Since 1989, the great pumpkin patch has been inviting guests to see over 300 varieties of pumpkins, squash and gourds from over 30 countries around the world.
Nearly 300 carved pumpkins will be on display for all to see from about october 22nd through october 31st. I make a point to go there at least once each fall. In 2020 the great pumpkin patch will be open from september 12 october 31. Wet season slows growth, but central illinois pumpkin patches. It was 1872 and as the railroad expanded west, the town of mackville was located. A nofrills pumpkin patch, this is the place to go when you want to decorate for fall and not break the bank.
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