Great Glass Pumpkin Patch
Visitors can wander through an outdoor patch featuring over a thousand unique blown glass pumpkins displayed on haybales. Handcrafted by glassblowing apprentices, each artistic pumpkin is available for purchase with proceeds supporting year-round educational arts programming. Guests can browse the colorful lawn display, take photos, and choose a glass creation to bring home.
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Plan Your Visit
Website / Tickets
When
Tickets
Glass pumpkins start around $25; prices vary depending on size, techniques used, and difficulty to create. There is no limit to how many pumpkins can be purchased.
Hours
10 am - 3 pm, or until the pumpkins are gone.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Bloomington
Parking
There is metered parking around the square and two nearby parking garages: one on the south side of the square on 4th Street between Walnut and College, and one on Walnut near 7th Street.
Accessibility
Multiple ramps are located around the square for entrance, and visitors can check in with a volunteer upon arrival to discuss access options.
Pets
Dogs are not allowed unless contained in a stroller. For a service dog, staff will bring requested pumpkins to the side of the patch.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- The pumpkin patch operates rain or shine and remains open until pumpkins sell out.
- Metered street parking surrounds the courthouse square, alongside parking garages on 4th Street and Walnut Street.
- Major credit cards, cash, and checks are accepted, but Apple Pay is not supported.
Links & Contact
Run by Bloomington Creative Glass Center
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are dogs allowed in the patch?
Dogs are not allowed in the patch unless contained in a stroller. Accommodations are available for visitors with service dogs to view pumpkins brought to the side.
Are strollers permitted?
Strollers are allowed, but large strollers can be difficult to navigate around pumpkins on the ground. Visitors can also park strollers near the checkout area while browsing.
Can pumpkins be shipped to out-of-town buyers?
Pumpkins are not typically shipped, though visitors may arrange for a local acquaintance to pick one up or commission an artist directly.
What happens if pumpkins are left over after the event?
Any leftover pumpkins are sold the following week at the Bloomington Creative Glass Center during normal operating hours.
What payment methods are accepted?
Cash, checks, and all major credit cards are accepted, but Apple Pay is not accepted.
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