Settler's Pond Pumpkin Patch

Beecher, IL · about 35 mi from Chicago

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At a glance

Address: 1301 E Offner Rd, Beecher, IL 60401
Activities: 🎃 Pumpkins
Phone: (708) 663-8103
Typical season: Sep to Oct (pumpkins, varies by farm)
Nearest city we cover: Chicago, about 35 miles
Listing updated: Feb 2024
Contact details from: USDA Local Food Directories
Social: Facebook
County: Will County, IL
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 6a
Source: USDA Local Food Directories

Picking weather

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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.

Make a day of it

Public restroom 1.8 mi
Playground Spot’s Nature Playground 1.9 mi
Picnic area 3.6 mi
Gas station 2.8 mi
8 places to eat within 5 mi Tony's Pizza, Dunkin', Subway

Farmers markets nearby

Crete European Market Crete · 5.1 mi
St. John Farmers Market St. John · 7.2 mi
Village of Park Forest Farmers' Market Park Forest · 8.7 mi

CSA farm shares nearby

Happy Life Ranch 5 mi
Farm to Table CSA at Alsip Home & Nursery 6.8 mi

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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.

Weather here in a typical year

Nov here: highs around 48°F, lows around 31°F, about 3 in of rain, 9.8 hours of daylight.

31°15°J

35°18°F

46°28°M

59°38°A

71°49°M

80°59°J

84°64°J

82°62°A

76°55°S

63°42°O

48°31°N

36°22°D

🌱 Last spring frostApr 23
🍂 First fall frostOct 20
☀️ Frost-free season179 days
🧭 Hardiness zone6a

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Park Forest, IL station (9.4 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.

What you can pick here

PumpkinsSep to Oct

Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.

Before you go

Check that it is open. Call the farm: hours and crops change with the weather.
Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
Boots that can get muddy
A wagon or sturdy bag for heavy pumpkins, if allowed
Hand wipes
Ask about pets before you bring a dog.

More tips: your first u-pick visit.

How to pick like a pro

Is it ripe?
Look for an even, deep color, a hard rind your fingernail cannot dent, and a dry, firm stem.
How to pick
Cut the vine with pruners and leave 3 to 4 inches of stem. Carry pumpkins from underneath, never by the stem.
Best time to go
Late September to mid October for the best selection. Go after a few dry days; patches get muddy after rain.
Keep it fresh
Uncarved pumpkins last 2 to 3 months in a cool, dry spot. Carved ones last about a week.

Farm country: Will County

Will County had 780 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 74 sold food straight to the public and 21 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.

63 acres of pumpkins

USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.

Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.

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Questions about Settler's Pond Pumpkin Patch

Is Settler's Pond Pumpkin Patch open today?

We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (708) 663-8103 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.

When is the season at Settler's Pond Pumpkin Patch?

Pumpkins typically run Sep to Oct in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.

Where is Settler's Pond Pumpkin Patch?

The listing gives the address as 1301 E Offner Rd, Beecher, IL 60401. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Settler's Pond Pumpkin Patch?

Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.

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