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Illinois voted best state for pumpkin patches

By Brian Weckerly,

12 days ago

A new report reviewed pumpkin patches nationally and found Illinois has the best!

Illinois is the biggest pumpkin-producing state across the U.S., and Goebbert's Farm in Pingree Grove was rated as the best patch in the state. From corn mazes to spooky haunted trails and attractions to explore, farms and pumpkin patches were also judged by prices. Aside from Illinois, top-rated pumpkin patches are in the following states:

Nebraska
Pennsylvania
Virginia
California
Washington
Georgia

The QCA has its share of amazing pumpkin patches, including Shady Knoll Farm in East Moline, Corn Crib Nursery in Coal Valley and Tanners Orchard in Speer, which is about an hour from the Quad Cities.

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