RR1 • Box 100 • Arthur, IL 61911

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Thank you for your interest in setting up a field trip at The Great Pumpkin Patch. The objective of our family farm is to provide a safe, educational experience for children and adults while exploring many aspects of rural farm life. Our working farm setting offers school groups the opportunity to discover nature’s diversity.
  • We offer school tours Tuesday through Friday.
  • Reservations will be taken until September 15th
  • There is a $1.50 per student fee. Each student will get a free softball-size pumpkin and a coloring book.
  • Pre-K through 3rd grade: 1 chaperone for every 5 students is free.
  • 4th grade and above: 1 chaperone for every 10 students is free.
  • Teachers will receive a list of resources and some activities to complement your trip.
  • Reservations are required.
Field Trips Include:
  • Free Pumpkin
  • Straw Bale Maze
  • One-Room Historic Schoolhouse
  • Farm Animals
  • Teacher Resources
  • U-pick Patch
  • Picnic Area
  • Displays
  • New! Children's Garden
Check out these new opportunities to enhance your field trip:

Corn Maze-Take your class through our 2-acre corn maze. There is a lookout platform. An additional $1.00 per student fee.

Rack Wagon Ride-Take your class on a 15-minute ride through our cornfield and pumpkin patch. An additional $2.00 per student fee. (There is a minumum of 20 students or $40 charge. This must be reserved before visit.)

Snack Pack-Enjoy 1 gallon of fresh apple cider and 2 dozen pumpkin cookies for $25. Cups and napkins provided.

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