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Grizzy's Pumpkins

Pumpkins

Grizzy's Pumpkins is a U-pick farm at 20 and Coral Road in Marengo, IL. As the name says, pumpkins are the draw here.

Grizzy's Pumpkins is listed in the USDA Local Food Directories as an agritourism farm. We haven't confirmed what you can pick there this year, so check before you drive out.

TypeU-pick farm
Address20 and Coral Road
Marengo, IL 60152
What to pickPumpkins
Typical season in Illinois
Pumpkins: September to October
usual window for the state, it shifts with the weather
Frost datesLast spring frost around April 28
First fall frost around October 12
median of 1991–2020, NOAA weather station 4 mi away
Weather in season
Pumpkins: highs 62–75 °F, rain on ~6 days/month
NOAA 1991–2020 monthly averages, station 4 mi away
Distance
19 mi northwest of Elgin, IL
27 mi east of Rockford, IL
straight line, the drive is longer
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What's ripe at Grizzy's Pumpkins this week

Week of November 2 · updates automatically

Nothing is typically ripe here right now. Next up: pumpkins from early September.

Dates for Grizzy's Pumpkins follow the typical seasons for Illinois, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around April 28). A warm spring or a wet fall can shift picking by a week or more, so call ahead.

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About Grizzy's Pumpkins

What is the address of Grizzy's Pumpkins?

The address is 20 and Coral Road, Marengo, IL 60152.

What other U-pick farms are near Grizzy's Pumpkins?

Prairie Sky Orchard in Marengo (3.1 miles), Cody's Farm in Marengo (3.9 miles) and Woodstock Country Orchard in Woodstock (4.3 miles).

What is the season at Grizzy's Pumpkins?

Grizzy's Pumpkins is in Illinois, where the usual window is September–October for pumpkins. At the weather station nearest Grizzy's Pumpkins, the last spring frost comes around April 28 and the first fall frost around October 12. Call ahead: Grizzy's Pumpkins may open earlier or later depending on the crop.

How far is Grizzy's Pumpkins from Elgin?

Grizzy's Pumpkins is about 19 miles northwest of Elgin, IL, measured in a straight line, and about 27 miles from Rockford, IL. Road distance is usually a bit longer, so use the directions link for the drive time.

What is the weather like for pumpkin picking near Marengo?

During the usual pumpkin season in Illinois (September to October), daytime highs near Marengo average 62–75 °F, with measurable rain on about 6 days a month. Mornings can be chilly, so bring a layer. These are NOAA 1991–2020 averages from the nearest weather station, not a forecast.

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