Hilly Lane Pumpkins
Pumpkins
Hilly Lane Pumpkins, a U-pick farm, is located at 465 State Route 17 in Sparland. As the name says, pumpkins are the draw here.
Source: the USDA Local Food Directories, where Hilly Lane Pumpkins is listed as an agritourism farm. Picking options change, so confirm with the farm first.
Farm details | Type | U-pick farm |
| Address | 465 State Route 17 Sparland, IL 61565 |
| What to pick | Pumpkins |
| Typical season in Illinois | Pumpkins: September to October usual window for the state, it shifts with the weather |
| Frost dates | Last spring frost around April 20 First fall frost around October 17 median of 1991–2020, NOAA weather station 7 mi away |
| Weather in season | Pumpkins: highs 67–80 °F, rain on ~6 days/month NOAA 1991–2020 monthly averages, station 7 mi away |
| Distance | 22 mi north of North Peoria, IL 23 mi north of Peoria, IL straight line, the drive is longer |
What's ripe at Hilly Lane Pumpkins this week
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
Nothing is typically ripe here right now. Next up: pumpkins from early September.
Dates for Hilly Lane Pumpkins follow the typical seasons for Illinois, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around April 20). A warm spring or a wet fall can shift picking by a week or more, so call ahead.
About Hilly Lane Pumpkins
What is the address of Hilly Lane Pumpkins?
The address is 465 State Route 17, Sparland, IL 61565.
What other U-pick farms are near Hilly Lane Pumpkins?
Tanner's Orchard in Speer (4.1 miles), Schneider Orchard in Sparland (5.1 miles) and Rockwell's U Pick Blueberries in Chillicothe (8.5 miles).
When is the best time to visit Hilly Lane Pumpkins?
Hilly Lane Pumpkins is in Illinois, where the usual window is September–October for pumpkins. At the weather station nearest Hilly Lane Pumpkins, the last spring frost comes around April 20 and the first fall frost around October 17. This year's opening days come from the farm itself, so look them up before the trip.
How far is Hilly Lane Pumpkins from North Peoria?
Hilly Lane Pumpkins is about 22 miles north of North Peoria, IL, measured in a straight line, and about 23 miles from Peoria, 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 Sparland?
During the usual pumpkin season in Illinois (September to October), daytime highs near Sparland average 67–80 °F, with measurable rain on about 6 days a month. Dress in layers, since early mornings are cool. The figures come from the NOAA station nearest Sparland and describe an average year.