Pumpkin patch
Rinkel Pumpkin Farm
U-pick pumpkins in Glen Carbon, Illinois
From the farm's website
The farm's own words, quoted as posted on its website, with the page each line comes from and the day we read it. Seasons, hours and prices change: check with the farm before you go.
U-pick
“U-Pick Patch (we will price them at checkout)”
Source: rinkelpumpkinfarm.com/admission-and-activities, checked October 6, 2026
Season
“Opening day for pumpkins is September 12 and our last day is October 25.”
Source: rinkelpumpkinfarm.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“Pumpkins: September 12- October 25”
Source: rinkelpumpkinfarm.com/admission-and-activities, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“During pumpkins, we are open Friday from 3pm-6pm, Saturday from 10am-5pm as well as Sunday from 10am-5pm.”
Source: rinkelpumpkinfarm.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“Friday 3pm-6pm, Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-5pm.”
Source: rinkelpumpkinfarm.com, checked October 6, 2026
Prices
“65 years or older are $5 each.”
Source: rinkelpumpkinfarm.com/admission-and-activities, checked October 6, 2026
“Season passes are $25 each and are good every day we are open during the season.”
“Our pumpkins are priced by size and range from $1-40.”
“Our average carving pumpkin is $5-8.”
Source: rinkelpumpkinfarm.com/admission-and-activities, checked October 6, 2026
“Our admission is $8 per person.”
“Our pumpkins range in price from $1 to $40 with the average pumpkin being $5 to $8.”
Source: rinkelpumpkinfarm.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“We take cash, credit cards, and debit cards.”
“Cards will have a 3% processing free from the credit card companies.”
Source: rinkelpumpkinfarm.com/admission-and-activities, checked October 6, 2026
“We have wagons that will help you bring in your selection of pumpkins, gourds and squash.”
“Our wagons are not designed for carrying children.”
“You are welcome to bring your own wagon or stroller for the kids.”
Source: rinkelpumpkinfarm.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“While you are on our property, please be mindful of tractor and wagons that are entering and exiting our driveway.”
Source: rinkelpumpkinfarm.com, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“We are located on four acres so there is plenty of space to social distance, but you might one to wear on in the corn maze as there are times where you meet other people.”
Source: rinkelpumpkinfarm.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Pumpkins
Crops and months read from the lines quoted above; a crop with no months is one the farm names without a picking window.
| Crop | How | Months | When (farm) | Varieties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | U-pick & pre-picked | Not stated | – |
Typical Illinois seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Pumpkins: September–November. Source: University of Illinois Extension: Illinois…What’s in Season (farmers market calendars for northern and southern Illinois), read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Address
- 2762 Old Troy Rd, Glen Carbon, IL 62034Madison County
Besides picking
- Corn maze
Rinkel Pumpkin Farm: questions
Does Rinkel Pumpkin Farm have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "U-Pick Patch (we will price them at checkout)"