When Wade and Kim Kuipers founded their 71 acre pumpkin patch back in 1998, their goal was to provide a place for families to experience a true farm atmosphere. With the purchase of neighboring Pine-Apple Orchard in April 2002, the Kuipers can now provide that farm experience along with tons of farm fun from September all the way through December.

With over 220 acres, the farm boasts acre after acre of apple orchards, a thriving pumpkin patch, and a wide variety of Christmas trees. The farm is also home to two gift shops that can provide your home with everything from the perfect fall and winter decorations to gourmet jams, jellies and apple cider. Make sure to visit their on-site bakery – you won’t be able to resist taking home some of Kuipers home baked pies, fresh cream & butter fudge, or their famous fresh apple cider doughnuts.

While families can spend a fall afternoon apple picking or pumpkin picking – the fun doesn’t stop there. Scarecrow Acres also offers hay rides, pony rides, a professionally designed haunted forest, corn mazes, a huge straw mountain made just for climbing, a pedal tractor derby, petting corral, nature walk and so much more. Stop in at the Corncrib Cafe- because fresh air can sure work-up an appetite.

If your up for a bit of a challenge you can head-on over to The Amazing Maize Maze where 5 acres of Illinois corn now boasts over 2 miles of twists and turns and a flock of barnyard characters waiting to help guide you to the Victory Bridge. Those who use their navigational skills to solve all the Maze Puzzles will surely have something to crow about.

The holiday season is a great time to visit the farm too! Delicious farm-fresh foods for your holiday feasts, unique gift ideas for everyone on your list and of course the freshest Christmas trees are available precut or ready to be harvested by you.