This section lists orchards and agricultural farms that offer self-service apple harvesting for visitors. The harvest season generally spans from late August through early November, depending on the state and specific cultivar. Farms typically supply standardized bags or peck baskets on arrival and charge either per pound or per pre-sized container.
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Eckert's Millstadt Fun Farm
2719 Eckert Orchard Ln, Millstadt, IL 62260-3142
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Eckerts Millstadt Farm
2719 Eckert Orchard Ln, Millstadt, IL 62260-3142
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Keller’s Farmstand
15050 Wallin Dr, Plainfield, IL 60544
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Keller's Farm Stand
721 W 143rd St, Plainfield, IL 60544-7889
Aurora 1
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Keller's Farmstand Summer Market
4200 Fox Valley Center Dr, Aurora, IL 60504-4113
Carlinville 1
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Broom Orchard
12803 Broom Rd, Carlinville, IL 62626-2086
Carlock 1
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Braffet Berry Farm and Orchard
9010 E 2250 North Rd, Carlock, IL 61725-9466
Carol Stream 1
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The Farm
207 S Gary Ave, Carol Stream, IL 60188-2006
Cherry Valley 1
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Valley Orchard
811 E State St, Cherry Valley, IL 61016-9363
Edwardsville 1
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Liberty Apple Orchard
8308 Kuhn Station Rd, Edwardsville, IL 62025-7010
Elizabeth 1
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Dittmar Farms and Orchard
256 S Grebner Rd, Elizabeth, IL 61028-9425
Elmwood 1
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Christ Orchard
4317 N Texas Rd, Elmwood, IL 61529-9778
Geneva 1
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Windy Acres Farm
37W446 Fabyan Pkwy, Geneva, IL 60134-3518
Mon-Sun 9am-6pm
Granville 1
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Boggio's Orchard and Produce
12087 IL-71, Granville, IL 61326-9372
Green Oaks 1
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Heinz Orchard
1050 Crest Rd, Green Oaks, IL 60048-1509
Greenfield 1
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Greene Fields Farm
311 Daum-Station Rd, Greenfield, IL 62044-4506
Harvard 1
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Royal Oak Farm Orchard
15908 Hebron Rd, Harvard, IL 60033-9357
Mon-Thu 10am-5pm, Fri-Sun 10am-6pm (Oct), Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun closed (Nov)
Lynn Center 1
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Camp Creek Farm
3753 N 1100th Ave, Lynn Center, IL 61262-9605
Metamora 1
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Partridge Point Orchard
807 Partridge Point Rd, Metamora, IL 61548-7421
Mundelein 1
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Sun Berry Orchard
28111 N Fremont Center Rd, Mundelein, IL 60060-9470
Mon-Sun 9am-5pm
Naperville 1
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Keller's Farmstand
516 Knoch Knolls Rd, Naperville, IL 60565-5500
Plano 1
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Woody's Orchard & Family Fun Farm
3223 Creek Rd, Plano, IL 60545
Poplar Grove 1
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Edwards Apple Orchard
7061 Centerville Rd, Poplar Grove, IL 61065-9027
Westchester 1
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The Farm Westchester
10714 31st St, Westchester, IL 60154-5111
Westmont 1
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The Farm
34 E 63rd St, Westmont, IL 60559-2602
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All Seasons Orchard
14510 IL Route 176, Woodstock, IL 60098-7556
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Good to know
How much does u-pick apple picking cost?
Pricing typically ranges from $1.50 to $3.50 per pound, or between $20 and $45 for a half-bushel bag provided by the orchard. Many farms also charge a separate admission or parking fee of $5 to $15 per vehicle or person.
What equipment is provided, and what should visitors bring?
Orchards supply picking bags, peck containers, or plastic buckets at the entrance, and some offer pole pickers for high branches. Visitors should wear closed-toe shoes suitable for uneven soil and bring wagons or strollers for hauling heavy bags.
Are dogs allowed in apple picking orchards?
Federal food safety regulations prohibit pets in active crop areas at the majority of commercial orchards. Service animals recognized by the ADA are allowed, though non-service pets must usually remain in designated parking or picnic areas.
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 26 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 26 fruit farms available for visits.