The colors, the smells, the trips to the pumpkin patch-- does it get any more "Pure Michigan" than that? Just when I think I’ve learned everything there is to know about my home state, Michigan surprises me again. While Michigan ranks among the top 5 pumpkin producing states, would you believe that Illinois holds the #1 spot? California and Indiana each produced about 150 million pounds—while Pennsylvania produced about 90 million pounds and Michigan produced about 80 million pounds. Discover SW Michigan’s Best Pumpkin Patches This Fall With local Kalamazoo-area legend Gene the Pumpkin Man no longer with us here are some amazing spots located across SW Michigan perfect for fall family fun!