A Shelbyville family is using their land to grow pumpkins to sell at the roadside.   Frederick’s Pumpkin Patch is an endeavor only a few years old.  The family behind it began with plenty of land but little in resources and knowledge when it comes to growing pumpkins.  From all of that, they have developed a blooming business with a wide selection of pumpkins and beautiful decorations of their space. 

Mac and Becky Frederick run the patch.  They combined their past experience with growing sunflowers, along with their vintage cars, to begin the pivot to pumpkins. 

The Fredericks were initially cautious not to produce too much.  However, the community turned out in such numbers that they encountered the opposite problem.

Like for many farmers in Illinois, the mostly dry summer has made crop production difficult.  Luckily for the Fredericks, they played their cards right with timing.

With the pumpkin sales booming, the owners are now focusing on providing fun experiences at their property, especially for kids. 

More information on Frederick’s Pumpkin Patch is available on their Facebook page. 

Mac and Becky Frederick appeared as guests on the WTIM Shelbyville Morning Show.