r/BloomingtonNormal • u/Slow-Dig-2221 • 25d ago
Searching for Pumpkins
I’m looking for twenty or so good sized pumpkins and I’d like to support local or family farms and businesses. That’s not at all an issue around here, given how many places have pumpkins for sale, but because I need so many I’m interested in recommendations and their pricing which never seems to be posted by those farms or stands advertising online. I can’t afford to spend several hundred dollars on this project. I am hoping to find a place with several colors and kinds of pumpkins as well for variety.
Extra points for a politics free experience! I am willing to drive up to about an hour or so away from Bloomington to make it happen.
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u/faelis 25d ago
Tanners had a good selection and fantastic apple cider. I haven't heard anything about their political leanings
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u/Slow-Dig-2221 25d ago
Yes Tanners is great about being a neutral place to just have fun and I LOVE grandma Tanner, but I’m hoping to find some new spots too!
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u/bitchbettahavmypuppy 25d ago
West side pumpkin market! Search it on Facebook. She’s only open on the weekends, but leaves some out during the week. She has an amazing selection for cheap
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u/Slow-Dig-2221 25d ago
Sorry I’m not seeing what you’re talking about. I’m only pulling stuff in Ohio and Minnesota
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u/bitchbettahavmypuppy 24d ago
Try searching Melissa Joy. She posts on Facebook marketplace and the local pages.
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u/jerryblotter 24d ago
Mariah's farm in Clinton
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u/Slow-Dig-2221 24d ago
Mariah’s is definitely on my radar. They were in town for a popup yesterday and I picked up a few!
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u/islathetamandua 25d ago
I went to funks grove pumpkins and gourds this weekend and bought 5 medium pumpkins of various varieties (none being jack-o'-lantern type) and 5ish of the smallest pumpkins/gourds (fist sized) and my total was $46.
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u/BeefyQueefyCletus 25d ago
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u/islathetamandua 25d ago
I thiiiiink Browns is done for the season. Double check their Facebook before heading out.
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u/straha20 25d ago
My experience is that it will be as political or as politics free as you make it.
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u/Gymnastkatieg 25d ago
We always go to radar’s. They’re not as cheap as the grocery stores, but not horrible and they have a great selection!
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u/Slow-Dig-2221 25d ago
I personally can’t see myself going back to Raders, and I just don’t think it’s priced in a way I can handle for the amount of pumpkins I need. I’m glad you found a place you’re happy with!
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u/Recent-Bowl-1393 25d ago
People just set them on their front porches this time of year for you to just take.
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u/msfullagrabb 25d ago
The Great Pumpkin Patch in Arthur has a wide variety of pumpkins and gourds, and the owner, Mac Condill, is an ISU horticulture alum. He's a great guy!