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Bomke's Patch

Springfield, IL

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At a glance

Address: 605 Country Lake Rd, Springfield, IL 62711
Activities: 🎄 Christmas trees 🐐 Farm animals
Features listed: Choose and cut, Pre-cut trees, Gift shop, Hayrides or sleigh rides, Petting zoo, Santa visits
Phone: (217) 626-1806
Website: bomkespatch.com/contact_us.html
Typical season: Late Nov to Dec (christmas trees, varies by farm)
Listing updated: Feb 2024
Email: [email protected]
Other numbers listed: (217) 626-1636 (USDA Local Food Directories)
Contact details from: USDA Local Food Directories; USDA Local Food Directories
County: Sangamon County, IL
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 6a
Source: USDA Local Food Directories; National Christmas Tree Association locator (checked Nov 2026)

Picking weather

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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.

Make a day of it

Playground 2.1 mi
Gas station Shell 4.6 mi
EV charger Blink 4.7 mi
33 places to eat within 5 mi Casey's Pub, Antonio's Pizza, Ice Deli

Farmers markets nearby

Old Capitol Farmers Market Springfield · 7.5 mi · takes SNAP
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Illinois Products Farmers' Market - Illinois Department of Agriculture Springfield · 7.9 mi

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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.

Weather here in a typical year

Nov here: highs around 53°F, lows around 33°F, about 3.1 in of rain, 9.9 hours of daylight.

36°19°J

41°22°F

52°31°M

64°41°A

74°53°M

83°63°J

86°66°J

84°64°A

78°56°S

66°44°O

53°33°N

41°24°D

🌱 Last spring frostApr 15
🍂 First fall frostOct 22
☀️ Frost-free season188 days
🧭 Hardiness zone6a

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Springfield #2, IL station (6.1 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.

What you can pick here

Christmas trees In season nowLate Nov to Dec
Farm animalsYear round

Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.

Before you go

Check that it is open. Look at the farm website: hours and crops change with the weather.
Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
A bow saw if the farm lets you bring one (many lend saws)
Work gloves, sap is sticky
Ratchet straps or rope and an old blanket for the car roof
A tape measure and your ceiling height
Hand sanitizer for after the animals
Closed-toe shoes
Ask about pets before you bring a dog.

More tips: your first u-pick visit · choose-and-cut checklist.

How to pick like a pro

Is it ripe?
Run a branch through your hand: needles should stay on. Check the trunk is straight for 6 to 8 inches at the base so it fits the stand.
How to pick
Measure ceiling height and stand diameter before you go. Most farms lend a saw; cut low and level. Ask the farm to shake and net the tree.
Best time to go
Thanksgiving weekend has the best selection but the biggest crowds. Weekday afternoons are calmer.
Keep it fresh
Make a fresh cut on the trunk when you get home and put it in water within a few hours. Check water daily for the first week.

Farm country: Sangamon County

Sangamon County had 996 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 41 sold food straight to the public and 12 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.

19 acres of Christmas trees

USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.

Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.

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Questions about Bomke's Patch

Is Bomke's Patch open today?

We do not track live hours. Check the farm website before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.

When is the season at Bomke's Patch?

Christmas trees typically run Late Nov to Dec in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.

Where is Bomke's Patch?

The listing gives the address as 605 Country Lake Rd, Springfield, IL 62711. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Bomke's Patch?

Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.

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