U-pick farm · Marengo, Illinois
Captain Jack’s Pumpkin Patch
Captain Jack’s Pumpkin Patch open today
Captain Jack’s Pumpkin Patch is a pick-your-own stop in Marengo, Illinois, listed for visitors who want fresh produce straight from the field. Rated 4.9 from 24 reviews. Confirm hours before you go.
About this farm
Captain Jack’s Pumpkin Patch is a pick-your-own stop in Marengo, Illinois, listed for visitors who want fresh produce straight from the field.
Visitors commonly come for pumpkins.
It holds a 4.9 rating across 24 public reviews.
Today (Friday) is listed as 10 AM–6 PM. Hours can change with harvest and weather.
Location
Find Captain Jack’s Pumpkin Patch at 35582 IL-23, Marengo, IL 60152, United States. Plus Code: 49W3+RG Marengo, Illinois, USA.
35582 IL-23 , Marengo , Illinois 60152 , US
Hours
Local time (America/Chicago). Hours can change with harvest and weather — confirm before you go.
10 AM–6 PM
Monday
10 AM–6 PM
Tuesday
10 AM–6 PM
Wednesday
10 AM–6 PM
Thursday
10 AM–6 PM
Friday · today
10 AM–6 PM
Saturday
10 AM–6 PM
Sunday
10 AM–6 PM
What you can pick
In August, check what’s currently ripe before you go. Seasons below are typical windows for Illinois, not a guarantee for this exact farm.
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pumpkins
Typically in season September–October in Illinois.
Before you go
A short checklist so the trip feels easy — especially helpful for first-time u-pick visits in Illinois.
- Bring closed-toe shoes, sun protection, water, and containers unless the farm supplies them.
- Call or check the website for today’s picking conditions — mud, rain, and sold-out fields are common.
- Wear clothes you don’t mind getting stained; berry juice and field mud travel home with you.
- Cash still helps at smaller stands even when cards are accepted.
Amenities & details
Attributes pulled from the listing data. Confirm anything important (pets, accessibility, payments) with the farm.
Accessibility
- • Wheelchair-accessible car park
Pets
- • Dogs allowed inside
Photos
2 photos from the listing plus visitor snaps below in reviews. Click any item for a full preview — videos play in the viewer.
What visitors say
24 reviews on file · showing 8 visitor notes from the listing data.
“This place is definitely worth a stop! We had the whole place to ourselves on a Tuesday. I can't speak for weekends but it was nice to not have to fight a crowd of Instagram model wannabes 🤣 they have a crazy assortment of pumpkins of all sizes, gourds of all shapes and colors, tons of photo props, fun little games for kids, a corn maze, sunflowers, and it's dog friendly! The owner was so sweet and she kindly took our photos and photos of our dog. You can't beat the prices on everything either! Definitely stop by!”
“Our favorite little local pumpkin patch! We go every year and load up with a couple dozen large pumpkins and a bunch of gourds and indian corn to decorate our house with. Their prices cannot be beat! I wish they also had pie pumpkins and more edible squash, but if you're looking for Halloween pumpkins for carving and decorating, their sizes, selection and quality can't be beat!”
“Took the family there today to try something new. It was pouring, but we still had a great time. The owner was very kind and welcoming. I highly recommend going here if you want to get away from the huge commercial pumpkin patches just outside of Chicago. Huge added bonuses that we were able to bring our dog”
“Captain Jacks pumpkin patch is the only place we buy all are Halloween pumpkins, cornstalks, and gourds. The couple that owns the patch are friendly and welcoming. Their prices are so reasonable and affordable to all. Check out Captain Jacks for yourself. You won't go anywhere else.”
“This was the best pumpkin patch to bring a dog. They were inviting. Very well priced and had so many photo opts for puppy's. Will for sure be going back. The variety of pumpkins beat out those bigger places by far.”
“They had a great selection of pumpkins and gourds. The prices were so reasonable!!! I highly recommend visiting for your next pumpkin and fall decorations.”
“This place is awesome! I took my dogs here for pictures and some pumpkins. The lady was so nice and even took some pictures of us and the dogs.”
“This was such a cute and friendly pumpkin patch! Great variety and very affordable. Dog friendly and many great photo ops!”
FAQ
Is this a u-pick farm?
Yes — this listing is marked as pick-your-own. Policies (containers, pricing, pets) vary; confirm with the farm.
Where is Captain Jack’s Pumpkin Patch?
35582 IL-23, Marengo, IL 60152, United States Plus Code 49W3+RG Marengo, Illinois, USA.
What are today’s hours?
Friday: 10 AM–6 PM. Full weekly hours are listed above.
When is pumpkins season near Marengo?
Typically September–October in Illinois. Peak and weather can shift — call before you go.
Is it accessible?
Listing notes include: Wheelchair-accessible car park. Field paths can still be uneven — ask the farm about current conditions.
How do I get there?
Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation to 42.14709, -88.64616. Street View is also linked above so you can preview the entrance.
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