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Time Magazine

Time Magazine

Posted: October 24, 2014

Third-generation corn farmer Paul Siegel says working the land will always be his true love. “There’s nothing like planting a seed, nurturing it and harvesting it,” says the owner of Siegel’s Cottonwood Farms in Crest Hill, Ill., near Chicago. But Siegel admits that it is his annual Pumpkin Fest that keeps his farm afloat. Started in 1990, with a pumpkin patch and hayrides, Siegel’s fall festival has mushroomed into a full-fledged theme park …

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Originally posted on Monday, Oct. 24, 2005 by Time Magazine.

Best local pumpkin farm!

March 26, 2026

We have been coming here annually and every year they have new experiences to try! It’s become a favorite family tradition.

Samantha M

The guy at saddle up

October 26, 2025

He was really cool

Tristan

Very respectful

October 26, 2025

Very nic and funny had really good manners and took care of everyone.

Daniel lacey