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Oct 22, 2019 the 200 acres is made up of the great pumpkin patch, the homestead bakery and the homestead seeds. The address of the great pumpkin patch is 1749a e cr 1900 n, arthur. I am excited to show you everything i saw on my recent visit to this farm in arthur, il. The true story of the great pumpkin patch began in 1977, when farmers bruce and mary beth planted a handful of pumpkin seeds in their childrens garden. Nov 30, 2012 folks around here know them as the great pumpkin patch in arthur, illinois with a season from september 15 october 31 each year. The great pumpkin patch is proud to invite guests to see over 300 varieties of pumpkins, squash and gourds from over 30 countries around the world. Chung lab lunch at sakanaya sushi restaurant to celebrate the publications of john and kwan young, and the photo in.
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