Goebbert's Farm Pingree Grove

“Hello everyone! And thank you so much for reading my reviews 🙏 Today our family visited a wonderful place – Goebbert’s Farm, Pingree Grove 🌾🍎. The atmosphere here is amazing: fresh air, beautiful fields, the chance to pick your own harvest, and spend time with animals. To make your trip as smooth and enjoyable as possible, here are some tips: 1️⃣ Check the opening hours on the website in advance. The farm is open from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. 2️⃣ Bring a rolling cart. It’s super convenient for carrying apples, pumpkins, or other fruits and vegetables depending on the season. 3️⃣ Don’t forget water. You’ll definitely want a drink while enjoying the fresh air. 4️⃣ Think about treats for the animals. You can bring sliced carrots or buy food right at the farm. 5️⃣ Visit the Haunted House. A perfect activity for thrill-seekers 👻. 6️⃣ Take a train ride. Both kids and adults will love it 🚂. 7️⃣ Try local treats. Don’t miss the flavorful cider, delicious popcorn, and unique pumpkin ice cream 🎃🍦. 8️⃣ Plan for expenses. Admission is $25 per person. Some attractions cost extra, like pony or donkey rides – $5 🐴. 9️⃣ Budget wisely. On average, a full day for a family of four comes to about $200–300 (including tickets, food, and fun). 💵 🔟 Hop on a tractor ride. The tractor 🚜 takes you to the fields where you can pick apples or corn (depending on the season). You can bring your own bags or buy them at the farm. We had an amazing time: picked fruit, enjoyed the animals, tried the treats, and truly felt the spirit of autumn. 🍂”

“I can’t say enough good things about Goebbert’s Farm. This is hands-down the cleanest and most well-run pumpkin patch I’ve ever been to. You can feel the love and care that goes into every detail — from the staff who treat you like family, to the rides, to the attractions they add every year to keep things fresh and exciting. It’s not just a pumpkin patch, it’s an experience. Every visit becomes a memory worth keeping, whether you’re here with kids, friends, or just looking to soak up fall. The attention to detail and dedication to making guests feel welcome is unmatched. If you’re choosing where to go this season, do yourself a favor and come here. Once you experience it, you’ll understand why so many families come back year after year. Goebbert’s isn’t just a farm — it’s tradition, it’s joy, and it’s everything you want fall to be.”

“We came here on Sunday, October 19, 2025. While not our first time, it has been 3 years since we did come, so it was awesome to see what was new! It was very busy bustling October evening. We did several of the activities like the train ride, slides, go-karts, haunted house and of course we picked out our annual pumpkins and snagged boxes of apple cider donuts while also enjoying an evening with extended family. The food was pretty good and worth your dollars. The entry fee seemed a little appalling at first but after visiting, we didn’t feel too upset anymore. (Written 10-27-25)”

“We celebrated our sons birthday over the weekend and I tell you it was the best decision to do our party at Goebberts. Hannah, the event coordinator is a pleasure to work with and really took good care of us. This year has a lot of new attractions for the kids, they also have a lot of animals for kids to feed and the food was good esp the corn. the best corn in IL in my opinion. we also did apple picking and the ambrosia apples are top notch! we had so much fun and our guests enjoyed and loved every minute of it. Goebberts will always have a special place in our hearts.”

“I have been coming here every year since I was a baby, and my children the same 🥰 It's one of my favorite yearly traditions. There is SO much to see and do for kids, most things are included in general admission. It gets crowded, and some of the extra things can add up $ wise, but it's worth it in my opinion! A family can easily spend several hours here and still have more to do. I highly recommend anyone to come here!”

“I have taken my children to many pumpkin farms over the years yet this was our first time here. What a wonderful place! The Haunted Mansion is great for kids, the apple shooters were a BLAST🎉, the pig races are cute & HUGE pumpkins at a great price! Will definitely return, especially to feed the 🦒 giraffe!!”

“This place is amazing!! We hosted our college homecoming here and it was a huge success. Hannah is the best tour guide! She spoiled us. Everyone we worked with was super kind and generous. Highly recommend the roasted corn and apple cider donuts! Great for events or a family day on the farm!”

“This place is awesome! Lots to do with the little ones and they get in free. Beer on tap for parents & everything is included besides the camel rides but they freak me out so I'm cool with that. Hand feeding the giraffes was my favorite”