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Bomke's Patch

605 Country Lake Rd, Springfield, IL 62711

Farms & Orchards

The Patch offers many fall-tastic activities and fun things to do! Our farm boasts OVER 50 different varieties of pumpkin/gourds of every shape and size.

Our guests can pick from a selection of pre-picked pumpkins, or cut them right off the vine (we supply clippers)!  But we're not just a pumpkin farm...we offer a variety of fun activities for all ages!

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