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# Pumpkins In Illinois
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/america-the-bountiful/episode/pumpkins-in-illinois-phkcd9/
- Published: 2025-06-02T18:30:57.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-22T21:00:53.000Z
- Description: Capri Cafaro visits Illinois for the pumpkin harvest.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: America the Bountiful, Season 2, Episode 210, #ZZZ_Episode_de5746b6-f854-4e58-9675-4875539ac8b9, #episode, #ZZZ_Show_1f63451f-b8a1-471d-805c-32cc3bae9d93, #v1.16

Capri explores regional traditions surrounding pumpkins in Illinois. She experiences the largest collection of Jack-O-Lanterns in the world; visits a fourth generation pumpkin grower; learns how to make a pumpkin and squash soup; and samples a pumpkin seed molé.