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U-Pick Farms in Illinois

95 farms in 79 cities and towns across Illinois. Pick a city for the full list with phone numbers and a map, or scroll down for the smaller towns.

Illinois has about 12,710,158 residents, so that's 0.7 u-pick farms per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

95farms
79cities & towns
88%list a phone
86with a website

Across Illinois, of the 95 u-pick farms we list, 84 give a phone number, 29 publish opening hours and 86 have a website.

Top 10 u-pick farms in Illinois

Ranked by how complete and owner-verified the listing info is — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play. Full 2026 ranking

  1. 1Sun Berry OrchardMundelein

    Mon-Sun 9am-5pm

    StrawberriesApplesPumpkin patchPeaches & cherries
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  2. 2Plainfield Farmers MarketPlainfield

    Blueberries & berriesApplesPumpkin patchPeaches & cherries
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  3. 3Windy Acres FarmGeneva

    Mon-Sun 9am-6pm

    StrawberriesBlueberries & berriesApplesPumpkin patch
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  4. 4Braffet Berry Farm and OrchardCarlock

    Mon-Wed 9am-3pm, Thu-Sun 10am-5pm

    StrawberriesBlueberries & berriesApplesPumpkin patch
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  5. 5Royal Oak Farm OrchardHarvard

    Mon-Thu 10am-5pm, Fri-Sun 10am-6pm (Oct), Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun closed (Nov)

    Blueberries & berriesApplesCut-your-own flowersFamily activities
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  6. 6The FarmWestmont

    Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm

    StrawberriesBlueberries & berriesApplesPumpkin patch
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  7. 7All Seasons OrchardWoodstock

    ApplesPumpkin patchCut-your-own flowersFamily activities
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  8. 8Valley OrchardCherry Valley

    Blueberries & berriesApplesPumpkin patchPeaches & cherries
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  9. 9Heap's Giant Pumpkin FarmMinooka

    Mon 10am-6:30pm, Tue 10am-6:30pm, Wed 10am-6:30pm, Thu 10am-6:30pm, Fri 10am-6:30pm, Sat 10am-6:30pm, Sun 10am-6:30pm

    ApplesPumpkin patchCut-your-own flowersFamily activities
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  10. 10Liberty Apple OrchardEdwardsville

    Tue-Fri 2pm-5pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 12pm-4:30pm

    ApplesPumpkin patchPeaches & cherriesFamily activities
    Call Details

Cities

Largest first. Towns with a single farm are listed further down this page.

Illinois, by feature

Other towns in Illinois

One farm each — too few for a page of their own, so they live here.

  1. Tate TreesChampaign

    2659 County Rd 900 E, Champaign, IL 61822

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  2. Shawnee Stems The Flower BarnCreal Springs

    18300 Boundary Rd, Creal Springs, IL 62922-3420

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  3. Phillipstown Christmas Tree FarmCrossville

    1771 County Road 1980 E, Crossville, IL 62827-2425

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  4. Boggio's Orchard and ProduceGranville

    12087 IL-71, Granville, IL 61326-9372

    pumpkin season means all fall decorations, activities, and m

    ApplesPumpkin patchFamily activitiesFarm stand on site
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  5. Hughey FarmsMt Vernon

    8929 N Vermont Ln, Mt Vernon, IL 62864

    StrawberriesPumpkin patchPeaches & cherries
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  6. L&A Family FarmsParis

    21661 Staley Rd, Paris, IL 61944-6279

    Cut-your-own flowersFarm stand on site
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  7. Just BerriesStewardson

    233 N 2900 East Rd, Stewardson, IL 62463-4034

    blueberry season : follows strawberry season in june and las; strawberry season is usually from mid/end of may to early ju; blueberry season follows in mid june to mid/late july with b

    StrawberriesBlueberries & berries
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Good to know about u-pick farms in Illinois

When is strawberry season?

Strawberry season generally peaks from late spring to early summer depending on your regional climate. Across Illinois, harvest timing varies slightly between northern and southern areas, with 95 active strawberry farms listed in our state directory.

When are peaches ripe?

Peaches typically ripen between mid-summer and early autumn depending on the specific cultivar and weather conditions. In Illinois, local orchards usually harvest throughout the warmer months, with 95 fruit farms available for visits.

When to pick pumpkins?

Pumpkins should be picked in autumn before any heavy frost hits the region. Throughout Illinois, growers open their patches as autumn approaches; discover 95 pumpkin farms listed in our state index.

When is a cantaloupe ready to pick?

A cantaloupe is ready to harvest when the background color shifts to golden-tan and the stem detaches cleanly from the vine under gentle pressure. Farmers across Illinois usually harvest cantaloupes in late summer; explore 95 local fruit farms on our map.

How to pick garlic?

Harvest garlic when the lower leaves turn brown and dry while upper leaves remain green. Gently loosen the soil around the bulbs with a garden fork before pulling them out. If you are looking to purchase fresh farm garlic in Illinois, check our directory of 95 local growers.