4 Best Pumpkin Patch Fall Festivals in Illinois
Jump to: 1. Farmgate Market 2. Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm and Fall Fest 3. Combs Farms Fall Festival 4. Windy Acres Farm
The 4 best pumpkin patch fall festivals in Illinois are Farmgate Market, Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm and Fall Fest, Combs Farms Fall Festival and Windy Acres Farm — farms tagged for a dedicated festival weekend, running their full lineup of attractions, food vendors and live music at once, alongside the pumpkins. Below, each gets a closer look — what it offers, how it's rated, and how to get there — followed by answers to the questions we hear most about visiting. See every pumpkin patch we track in Illinois, or browse fall festivals in every state on our Fall Festivals near me page.
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Farmgate Market
Farmgate Market in Galva takes the top spot, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 27 reviews. Visitors come here for fall festival and farm store.
2774 IL-17, 61434
Fall festivalFarm storeFarmgate Market is ranked #1 on this list, located at 2774 IL-17, Galva, IL, 61434. It carries a 4.7-out-of-5 rating on Google from 27 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Galva. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for fall festival and farm store, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Farmgate Market yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. Farmgate Market is one of the farms we track with a fall festival, which typically means a festival weekend is the farm operating at full capacity: every attraction open, food vendors on site, live music, and frequently craft or produce markets. it is the best day to visit if you want the complete experience…
Based on its public listing, Farmgate Market is typically open Monday Open 24 hours, Tuesday Open 24 hours, Wednesday Open 24 hours, Thursday Open 24 hours, Friday Open 24 hours, Saturday Open 24 hours, Sunday Open 24 hours. Pumpkin patch hours shift often during the season — expect longer hours the two or three weekends around mid-October and shorter, sometimes weekend-only hours toward either end of the season — so treat this as a strong starting point rather than a guarantee. Admission pricing isn't listed for Farmgate Market either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. It accepts credit cards and debit cards, though it's still smart to carry some cash — field admission and wagon rides at farms like this are sometimes handled separately from the main store.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Farmgate Market can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Farmgate Market sits, near Galva, IL, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Farmgate Market's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm and Fall Fest
Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm and Fall Fest, out in Homer Glen, is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 6,265 reviews. Visitors come here for fall festival and farm store.
13341 W 151st St, 60491
Fall festivalFarm storeBengtson's Pumpkin Farm and Fall Fest is ranked #2 on this list, located at 13341 W 151st St, Homer Glen, IL, 60491. It carries a 4.5-out-of-5 rating on Google from 6,265 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Homer Glen. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for fall festival and farm store, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm and Fall Fest yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. In the farm's own words: "Pumpkin-season farm market with attractions such as pig races & a zoo." Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm and Fall Fest is one of the farms we track with a fall festival, which typically means a festival weekend is the farm operating at full capacity: every attraction open, food vendors on site, live music, and frequently craft or produce markets. it is the best day to visit if you want the complete experience…
Hours aren't listed for Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm and Fall Fest in our data. Most pumpkin patches run daily or weekends-only from mid-September through the first days of November, but the surest way to know is to call ahead or check the farm's website before you drive out. Admission pricing isn't listed for Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm and Fall Fest either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. Payment methods aren't listed, and a meaningful share of family-run patches are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store takes cards — bringing some cash as backup avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm and Fall Fest can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm and Fall Fest sits, near Homer Glen, IL, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm and Fall Fest's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Combs Farms Fall Festival
Combs Farms Fall Festival near Momence rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.1 out of 5 from 9 reviews. Visitors come here for fall festival.
2387 N 8000E Rd, 60954
Fall festivalCombs Farms Fall Festival is ranked #3 on this list, located at 2387 N 8000E Rd, Momence, IL, 60954. It carries a 4.1-out-of-5 rating on Google from 9 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Momence. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for fall festival, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.
Recurring themes in reviews of Combs Farms Fall Festival include shooting cannon, pony rides and kids — not a direct quote from any single visitor, but the topics that come up most often when people describe the farm. Combs Farms Fall Festival is one of the farms we track with a fall festival, which typically means a festival weekend is the farm operating at full capacity: every attraction open, food vendors on site, live music, and frequently craft or produce markets. it is the best day to visit if you want the complete experience…
Hours aren't listed for Combs Farms Fall Festival in our data. Most pumpkin patches run daily or weekends-only from mid-September through the first days of November, but the surest way to know is to call ahead or check the farm's website before you drive out. Admission pricing isn't listed for Combs Farms Fall Festival either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. Payment methods aren't listed, and a meaningful share of family-run patches are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store takes cards — bringing some cash as backup avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Combs Farms Fall Festival can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Combs Farms Fall Festival sits, near Momence, IL, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Combs Farms Fall Festival's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
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Windy Acres Farm
Also worth the drive: Windy Acres Farm in Geneva, rated 3.6 out of 5 from 583 reviews. Visitors come here for fall festival and farm store.
37w446 W Fabyan Pkwy, 60134
Fall festivalFarm storeWindy Acres Farm is ranked #4 on this list, located at 37w446 W Fabyan Pkwy, Geneva, IL, 60134. It carries a 3.6-out-of-5 rating on Google from 583 reviews, which puts it among the more established pumpkin patches we track near Geneva. Beyond the pumpkin field itself, it's tagged for fall festival and farm store, so there's usually more to a visit than just picking a pumpkin and heading home.
Google hasn't surfaced a set of recurring review themes for Windy Acres Farm yet, so there isn't a themed summary of what visitors say to pass along here — the star rating and review count above remain the clearest public signal until more detail comes in. Windy Acres Farm is one of the farms we track with a fall festival, which typically means a festival weekend is the farm operating at full capacity: every attraction open, food vendors on site, live music, and frequently craft or produce markets. it is the best day to visit if you want the complete experience…
Based on its public listing, Windy Acres Farm is typically open Monday 9AM-6PM, Tuesday 9AM-6PM, Wednesday 9AM-6PM, Thursday 9AM-6PM, Friday 9AM-6PM, Saturday 9AM-6PM, Sunday 9AM-6PM. Pumpkin patch hours shift often during the season — expect longer hours the two or three weekends around mid-October and shorter, sometimes weekend-only hours toward either end of the season — so treat this as a strong starting point rather than a guarantee. Admission pricing isn't listed for Windy Acres Farm either — pumpkin patches generally charge one of three ways (free entry with pumpkins priced individually or by weight, a flat gate admission bundling attractions, or a per-attraction wristband system), so it's worth asking which applies here before you go. Payment methods aren't listed, and a meaningful share of family-run patches are cash-only for field admission and wagon rides even when the farm store takes cards — bringing some cash as backup avoids an awkward trip back to the car at the gate.
Like most working farms, the exact open and close dates for Windy Acres Farm can shift year to year with weather and how the pumpkin crop comes in, even though the general window is fairly predictable. If you're planning a special trip, a weekday morning is consistently the quietest time to go, with shorter waits for wagon rides and easier parking than a weekend afternoon. Wear shoes you don't mind getting muddy — pumpkin fields are working farmland rather than paved lots, and they get soft fast after rain — and call ahead if it's rained heavily in the last day or two, since field access and hayrides are usually the first things a farm closes when the ground is saturated. Layers help too: fall mornings can start cold and warm up quickly once the sun is over an open field.
Windy Acres Farm sits, near Geneva, IL, with parking typically in a grass field rather than a paved lot — allow a few extra minutes on busy weekends for staff or volunteers to direct traffic, and if you're navigating by GPS rather than the link on this page, search the farm name directly rather than just the street address, since rural addresses sometimes route to the wrong gate. See the full profile — hours table, rating breakdown, review themes, FAQ and a map you can route from — on Windy Acres Farm's listing page, or tap Directions below to head straight there.
Conclusion
Farmgate Market is our top pick for a pumpkin patch fall festival in Illinois, rated 4.7 out of 5, with Bengtson's Pumpkin Farm and Fall Fest, Combs Farms Fall Festival and Windy Acres Farm rounding out the list. Ratings and review counts reflect public data at the time of writing and can change, and festival dates, pricing and what's actually running can shift week to week — always confirm directly with the farm before you drive out. For more options, see every pumpkin patch we track in Illinois.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best pumpkin patch fall festival in Illinois?
Based on rating and review volume, Farmgate Market ranks first among the pumpkin patch fall festivals we track in Illinois, with a 4.7-out-of-5 rating. See the full breakdown above, or its full listing for hours and directions.
What actually happens at a pumpkin patch fall festival?
A festival weekend is the farm running at full capacity — every attraction open at once, food vendors on site, live music, and frequently a craft or produce market, on top of the regular pumpkin patch. It's the best day to visit for the complete experience, and the busiest day to visit if you'd rather have a quiet field and a short line.
Do fall festivals cost extra?
Sometimes. Festival weekends are the days a farm is most likely to charge a higher gate price or require advance tickets, since every attraction is running. Confirm current pricing directly with the farm — it's not a field we track, and it changes year to year more than regular admission does.
When are fall festival weekends usually held?
Typically a handful of specific weekends in the back half of the season, rather than the whole season — often concentrated in October. Exact dates vary farm to farm, so check the listing or the farm's own site directly before planning a trip around one.
Are these fall festivals good for young kids?
Generally yes — festival weekends bundle in the kid-oriented attractions a farm runs alongside everything else. Check the listings above for feature tags like a petting zoo or play area, and call ahead if you're planning specifically around a young child's attention span in a bigger crowd.