Rombach Farms Chesterfield Missouri Review

Rombach Farms is nestled in one of the last remaining patches of rural ground in the Missouri River Valley near St. Louis. They grow and import several crops during the regular growing season, including some of the best (and freshest) sweet corn I've ever tasted. Their summer produce stand is one of the last places in the area to offer high quality fresh and all natural foods. But, this is not why Rombach Farms is so well known in the area.

Their claim to fame is the Halloween business: specifically, pumpkins. Every year they grow thousands of them on a couple hundred acres. The place itself is classically midwest. The farm is located directly in front of the Missouri river levee and its surrounding woods. The scene is very picturesque.

From early October until Halloween, they open up the gates to the public as an entire seasonal attraction. Thousands of pumpkins of all shapes and sizes line up and down in the front area. There are several attractions for the children, including pony rides, a blow up "spook house", a fence maze, and a blow-up obstacle course dubbed "the Dragon".

Also set up are several displays. Near the barn is a narrow tunnel with several displays (strobe lights, gruesome manicans, and even a few people walking around in costumes). This one can get a little creepy, so take the really little ones around the side entrance. It has a full scale old wooden playground, and is complete with some less intimidating displays (including scenes from classic movies and iconic musicians).

In the overhang at the front of the main barn is a full scale food stand. It's great for a delicious hot dog, burger, or my personal favorite: a pepper belly, and a soda. The people working there are all part of the Rombach family or friends of the family, so obviously customer service is definitely not a problem. Turn around, and you'll see what is probably the most impressive pumpkin pyramid in Missouri.

What I really love about the place, though, is its nostalgia. The three oldest members of the family can be seen ambling around the place or working an attraction. Families have frequented this place year after year for generations. The history is everywhere. There are ancient Fords sitting around the place. And, according to one of the owners, it even served as a POW camp for some captured German soldiers during the Second World War.

So, if you live anywhere near the Chesterfield Valley, check out Rombach Farms next Halloween. Not only will you show the whole family a good time and soak up some good old time fun, but you'll take home some fine pumpkins.