Best Pumpkin Fields Around Frankfort

FRANKFORT, IL — Going to a pumpkin patch to pick the biggest pumpkin isn’t just about finding the perfect Halloween jack-o-lantern. It’s a chance to head out with the family in a favorite autumn practice full of fun activities.

Many offer low-cost activities like hayrides, corn mazes and games for the kids. Picking your own pumpkin also is a good way to benefit the local farms who grow them.

Visiting an outdoor pumpkin field is moderately safe, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Before you go, it’s best to call ahead to the field or check its website for guidelines and hours of operation.

Here are some of the top pumpkin patches near Frankfort to visit in 2021:

• Bengtson’s Pumpkin Fest
• Konow's Corn Maze
• Crosswind Farms
• Puckerville Farms
• Siegels Cottonwood Farm
• Elzinga Farm & Greenhouse
• Johansen Farms
• Bronkberry Farms & Greenhouse
• Settlers Pond Shelter

If we missed your favorite pumpkin patch, be sure to tell us about it in the comments below.