Pumpkin Patch Opens: September 9th
Outlaw Grill & Saloon Open: Sat/Sun
Southfork Homestead Pumpkin Patch
Paris, Illinois

Pumkin Patch Activities

Included with Admission:

Corn Maze
Corn Maze

Corn Maze

Get lost our corn maze! We always keep a smaller maze, usually completable under 20 minutes and with less than 1 mile of walking.

Wagon Ride

Take a ride into Hillbilly Village, located on the back side of the property deep in the woods. There's always something around each corner!

Pedal Cars
Pedal Cars

Pedal Cars

Take a spin on the figure-8 track with adult-size pedal cars! (Weight limit: 275lbs.)

Picture Props

Be on the lookout for props, wagons, decor, pumpkins, etc. We have various photo opportunities located around the farm!

Wacky Duck Race
Wacky Duck Race

Wacky Duck Race

Splash in the water to see how fast your duck can go! This activity is a super hit for the younger ones.

General Store and Old West Town

Take your picture among Old West town buildings!

Barn Throw
Barn Throw

Barn Throw

Sharpen your skills at our barnyard basketball and baseball throw.

Petting Zoo
Petting Zoo

Farm Animals Petting Zoo

You never know what you might see! We have llamas, chickens, horses, goats, pigs, rabbits, cows, or barn cats. We have all sorts of neat critters to check out!

Trails

We have two wooded trails for the more adventurous visitors, Big Foot Trail and Waste of Time Trail.

Learning Barn

In our 120-year-old barn, learn about the methods of homesteading, gardening, and old-time tools.

1750 Square-Foot Bounce Pillow
1750 Square-Foot Bounce Pillow

1750 Square-Foot Bounce Pillow

Fun for kids and adults alike! (Weight limit: 250lbs.)

Mount Everest Slide (New!)

Take a wild ride down our 150ft slide. Adventure awaits!

Sand Pit

Let the little ones have fun in our sand pit, equipped with lots of toys for endless fun!

Wounded Knee
Teepees at Wounded Knee

Wounded Knee

Visit authentic Native American Village teepees in our Wounded Knee area.

Jesse Fort

Let your little outlaws go wild in this hideout with tube slides and stairs!

Gardens and Root Cellar

Take a look at homestead gardening and heirloom plants, grown in the way they were a century ago.


Not included with Admission

Panning for Gold at Water Mill Sluice
Panning for Gold at Water Mill Sluice

Panning for Gold at Water Mill Sluice - $7

We have a one-of-a-kind, old-fashioned water mill on the farm! Take your adventure to the next level when you pan for "gold" (fool's gold), gems, or Indian arrowheads in this unique activity. Bags for the mining mill can be purchased in the general store for $7.

Paintball - $6

It's a regular outlaw shootout! Take your chance at target shooting paintballs at the corral. Must be 16 years old or older. There is a $6 charge per round for shooting. This activity is only open on certain days.

Picking Pumpkins - various prices