America's Favorite Fall Festival and Pumpkin Farm

About the Event

Bengtson's is ChicagoLand's top Fall festival and pumpkin patch since 1981. Enjoy unlimited rides, award-winning food, and exciting activities perfect for the whole family! Join the many families making Bengtson's their Fall tradition.

25+ incredible attractions PLUS 12 thrilling rides, Fall photo ops, endless farm fun, and memories that will last a lifetime! Explore our attractions below.

Attractions

Barnstormer Wave Swinger

This delightful swing gently raises passengers off the ground and whirls the them high above the barnyard below. The view of the pumpkin patch is unbeatable!

-Minimum Height Requirement: 48” inches
-Minimum Height With an Adult: 40” inches

Barnyard Dance The Cow Coaster

The Barnyard Dance Spin Coaster is a whimsical family ride that spins riders through hayloft doors on a cow's barn. Perfect for thrill-seekers who love roller coasters!

-Minimum Height Requirement: 48” inches
-Minimum Height With an Adult: 36” inches

Pumpkin Patch

Experience Bengtson’s Pumpkin Fest and choose from tens of thousands of pumpkins in all shapes and sizes. We offer over 300 tons of pumpkins, including unique varieties and gourds.

Bring your own wagon or stroller for easy transport on our paved paths. Visit our Halloween shop above the Haunted Barn for a wide selection of pumpkin carving supplies and accessories. Spend your day at our Pumpkin Farm and leave fully equipped for Halloween!

Rooster Rodeo

The Rockin’ Rooster is a delight for kids of all ages! The Rooster Rodeo is a thrilling track ride guaranteed to put a smile on every family member’s face. Join the fun and enjoy an unforgettable adventure!

-Minimum Height Requirement: 42” inches
-Minimum Height With an Adult: 34” inches

Rockin' Rabbits

Rockin’ Rabbits is a unique, family-friendly ride where you can bounce into action together. Enjoy this one-of-a-kind attraction at the farm, perfect for creating lasting memories. Each rabbit has room for two, so you can ride with your little one and share the fun.

-Minimum Height Requirement:  42” inches
-Minimum Height With an Adult: 34” inches

Barrel Blast

Hop into these family-sized barrels and spin as fast as you like, or enjoy a leisurely whirl in the shade. This new farm attraction is perfect for kids and is included with admission every day.

-Minimum Height Requirement:  48” inches
-Minimum Height With an Adult: 36” inches

Party Barn

Come join the party at Bengtson’s Pumpkin Fest! If you are a kid or a kid at heart, take a ride on the Party Barn! Take the party to the next level; the Party Barn is a rockin’ good time.

-Minimum Height Requirement: 36” inches

Gemstone Mining

Experience the thrill of panning for gold like in the wild west. Water rushes down a mining sluice, uncovering treasures in specially designed sifting boxes. Choose from three treasure bags of mining rough, each containing a variety of gemstones or arrowheads. Discover beautiful emeralds and use the identification chart to sort your finds.

This hands-on activity is fun and educational for the whole family.

Fun Barn

Are your little ones not ready for the haunted barn? Our Fun Barn is perfect for all ages, especially those who don't enjoy the spooky stuff!

A walk through attraction for kids of all ages with dancing animals and whimsical scenes that will be certain to delight the whole family.

Tractor Town

Families can take a ride on their own personal tractor. The tractor will embark on an adventure in and around our biggest barn at the farm. Along the way there will be many animated characters and surprises to make it the most memorable tractor ride you have ever shared with your family.

Bengtson’s Farm is proud to be first in the USA to offer this incredible new ride!

Happy Swing

The Happy Swing is sure to bring a smile to everyone face, the names says it all!

Young and young at heart! Enjoyable for all ages.

Flying Frogs

Bengtson Farms’ Flying Frog ride is a favorite among our young customers. Sit inside one of six giant frogs, buckle yourself in then get ready to bounce like a frog while the ride goes around. Remember to keep your arms up while the ride bounces for the full experience!

-Minimum Height Requirement: 36” inches

Barnyard Animals and Petting Zoo

If your child loves animals, visit the petting zoo while at Bengtson Farms.

With plenty of animals, large and small your kid will have an great time!

Haunted Barn

To experience THRILLS and CHILLS, wander through our SCARY and completely animated HAUNTED BARN. You can find our Haunted Barn just west of the Kettle Corn building.

Our Haunted Barn may be too spooky for some little ones, so we make sure children under the age of 12 are with an adult!

Honey Pots

Bengtson’s Farms has all the attractions and kiddie rides to make your day at the Pumpkin Fest more than memorable! The Honey Pots ride has six individual honey pots that sit on top of a larger spinning platform. Step into one of our Honey Pots and spin as madly or mildly as you want!

Minimum Height Requirement: 36” inches

Hayride

Enjoy a scenic hayrack ride through the Pumpkin Field.

Learn how Bengtson Pumpkin Farm started in the early 1980s when visitors picked their own pumpkins, leading to a tradition of fun and entertainment. Today, the farm offers dozens of attractions for the whole family to enjoy.

Pig Races

These porkers can really set a quick pace. Your family will “squeal” with delight watching our fast-paced pack of pigs race to the finish. Join in the action packed fun of our Pig Races. See if you can pick the pig that will win it all! Each show offers 3 different races; all unique and entertaining!

Race times begin one hour after the opening time to each day.
The racing pigs will run every hour on the hour.

Train Rides

Climb aboard our spectacular kiddie train rides. Board either express at Hootenanny Station or the Clickety-Clack Side Track. Both trains will roll you along a route rich with amazing sights and railroading delights. So, hop aboard and buckle up for a relaxing ride.

Even the tiniest of tykes can ride these trains; just have to have their adult along for the ride.

Pumpkin Chucker

Don't miss our famous Pumpkin Chucker, an air-powered cannon that launches pumpkins over a quarter mile. Located on the south end of the farm, it's a crowd favorite and offers great views during the Hayrack Ride or pumpkin picking.

Enjoy the thrilling spectacle of flying pumpkins!

Bengtsonville Kids Village

Take time to check out the Bengtsonville Kids Village. This little town boasts Fire Station 1031, The Little School House and a “Kids” Jail.

Enjoy some time in the shade in this secluded little area of the farm. Relax under the beautiful red maples as the fall colors filter the autumn sun in Bengtsonville.

Free Selfie Booth

Take a family picture at our beautifully decorated Selfie Booth. Photos are uploaded to a screen inside the building where you can email, text, or post them to social media for free. Make it an annual tradition to watch your family grow!

Download your photo for free at our Smugmug page and order keepsakes like mugs, prints, and calendars.

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