Bengtson's Pumpkin Fest

Bengtson Farm is a family owned and operated Pumpkin Festival that has served the Homer Glen area for over 37 years. We truly appreciate your business. We have made many positive additions to the festival to make your day as enjoyable as possible. We hope you can join us for a wonderful fall outing. Bring your family, friends, and smiles!

Pumpkin Fest is fun for the whole family! From pumpkin picking and pumpkin chucking to the Haunted Barn and plenty of kids' rides, you'll find a whole to to do at Bengtson's!

Tractor Pulled Hayrack Rides:
Enjoy a Tractor-pulled Hayrack ride as you meander along the beauty of the Pumpkin Field and set your eyes to sky to see the pumpkins fly through the air being launched by the infamous Pumpkin Chucker. The Hayrides run continuously throughout the day and is included in your general admission.

Pumpkins:
When it comes to pumpkins we have a "billion gazillion". From the classic orange pumpkin to white pumpkins we have it all!

Gemstone and Arrowhead Mining Sluice:
Bengtson’s Gemstone Mining Sluice is one of the many attractions at the pumpkin farm that you don’t want to miss. Experience the RUSH, the same rush that Americans felt in the wild west as they panned for gold. Water rushes from the water tower down a trough (known as a mining sluice) you can use the specially designed sifting boxes to allow the water to uncover your riches.

Pony Rides:
Let out your inner cowboy or cowgirl while you take a ride on one of our ponies!

Bengtsonville Kids Village:
Stop by Bengtsonville and don't forget to say Hi to the village fire chief and his trusty dog Sparky!

Fun Barn:
Farmer Dan's animals are great singers. Don't believe me...see it for yourself along with many other fun and funny scenes in The Fun Barn.

Barnyard Animals & Petting Zoo:
On top of all the animals around the barnyard we have a Petting Zoo too! From llamas to kangaroos there is sure to be an animal for you!

Pumpkin Chucker:
It's a bird, it's a plane....no it's a PUMPKIN!!

Haunted Barn:
Enter if you dare....Bengtson's Haunted Barn is full of scenes to thrill and scare you! (100% animated)

Pig Races:
Running 10x daily every hour on the half hour. Come cheer on your favorite pig and yell SUUEEE EEEEE as loud as you can to get the pigs pumped up!

Jimmy Cracked Corn Box:
TWO GIANT CORN BOXES means double the fun for you and your family!

The Milking Cows:
MOOOOO!!! Elsie & Bessie are our (simulated) milking cows. As close to the real thing without all the mess!

Twirling Honey Pots:
If you love to spin then our Twirling Honey Pots are sure to be your favorite ride on the farm!

90' Mega Fun Slide:
The Mega Fun Slide is now SIX lanes of MEGA fun for everyone! We added 3 more lanes for the season.

Happy Swing
Train Rides
Frog Hopper
Flying Frogs Ride