Vana's Pumpkin Land
Kankakee, IL · about 56 mi from Chicago
At a glance
- Address
- 7705 W Rt17, Kankakee, IL 60901
- Activities
- 🎃 Pumpkins
- Phone
- (815) 939-2000
- Typical season
- Sep to Oct (pumpkins, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Chicago, about 56 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Kankakee County, IL
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 5b
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
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
- Gas station Casey's General Store 5.8 mi
- EV charger 9.5 mi
Farmers markets nearby
- Kankakee County Farmers' Market 1 Kankakee · 8.3 mi
- Kankakee Farmers Market Kankakee · 8.3 mi
- Kankakee County Farmers' Market Kankakee · 8.3 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- 3 Winds Farm 12.3 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 50°F, lows around 32°F, about 2.8 in of rain, 9.8 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 19
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 24
- ☀️ Frost-free season188 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone5b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Kankakee Metro Wastewater, IL station (7.3 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
- PumpkinsSep to Oct
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. Call the farm: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Boots that can get muddy
- A wagon or sturdy bag for heavy pumpkins, if allowed
- Hand wipes
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Look for an even, deep color, a hard rind your fingernail cannot dent, and a dry, firm stem.
- How to pick
Cut the vine with pruners and leave 3 to 4 inches of stem. Carry pumpkins from underneath, never by the stem.
- Best time to go
Late September to mid October for the best selection. Go after a few dry days; patches get muddy after rain.
- Keep it fresh
Uncarved pumpkins last 2 to 3 months in a cool, dry spot. Carved ones last about a week.
Farm country: Kankakee County
Kankakee County had 738 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 30 sold food straight to the public and 3 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 212 acres of pumpkins
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 Vana's Pumpkin Land
Is Vana's Pumpkin Land open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (815) 939-2000 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Vana's Pumpkin Land?
Pumpkins typically run Sep to Oct in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Vana's Pumpkin Land?
The listing gives the address as 7705 W Rt17, Kankakee, IL 60901. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Vana's Pumpkin Land?
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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