Pumpkin Patches/Farms in Kane County

According to the University of Illinois Extension, Illinois is the top pumpkin producing state in the nation. Kane County is listed among the top 10 counties in the state for producing pumpkins. And another interesting fact, around 90 to 95% of the processed pumpkins in the U.S. are grown in Illinois. Pumpkins are considered a fruit and are 90% water. The word pumpkin originates from the Greek word “pepon” which translates into “large melon.” You can find more fun facts about pumpkins on the University of Illinois Extension website at https://web.extension.illinois.edu/pumpkins/facts.cfm​

Here’s a list of some area pumpkin patches and pumpkin farms:

Sugar Grove Pumpkin Farm (Sugar Grove) https://www.sugargrovepumpkinfarm.com/

Abbey Farms (Aurora) https://abbeyfarms.org/

Windy Acres (Geneva) https://windyacresfarmstand.com/

Ben’s Giant Pumpkins (Sugar Grove) 43W200 Jericho Rd Sugar Grove

Dave’s Pumpkins (Huntley) https://davespumpkins.com/

Kuiper’s Family Farm (Maple Park) https://www.kuipersfamilyfarm.com/

Klein's Farm and Garden Market (Elgin)

https://www.kleinsfarmmarket.com/​

The Pumpkin Wagon (Elgin) https://www.thepumpkinwagon.com/

Goebbert's Farm (Pingree Grove) https://www.goebberts.com/

You can also find a directory of Kane County Farms that sell direct to consumers and a listing of local Farmer’s Markets along with a map and contact information at The Bounty of Kane webpage https://www.kanecfb.com/bounty-of-kane​