U-pick farm · Laura, Illinois
Arends Orchard
Arends Orchard open today
Arends Orchard is a pick-your-own stop in Laura, Illinois, listed for visitors who want fresh produce straight from the field. Rated 4.9 from 36 reviews. Confirm hours before you go.
About this farm
Arends Orchard is a pick-your-own stop in Laura, Illinois, listed for visitors who want fresh produce straight from the field.
It holds a 4.9 rating across 36 public reviews.
Today (Friday) is listed as 8 AM–7 PM. Hours can change with harvest and weather.
Location
Find Arends Orchard at 22001 IL-78, Laura, IL 61451, United States. Plus Code: X34C+PM Laura, Illinois, USA.
22001 IL-78 , Laura , Illinois 61451 , US
Hours
Local time (America/Chicago). Hours can change with harvest and weather — confirm before you go.
8 AM–7 PM
Monday
8 AM–7 PM
Tuesday
8 AM–7 PM
Wednesday
8 AM–7 PM
Thursday
8 AM–7 PM
Friday · today
8 AM–7 PM
Saturday
8 AM–7 PM
Sunday
8 AM–7 PM
Before you go
A short checklist so the trip feels easy — especially helpful for first-time u-pick visits in Illinois.
- Bring closed-toe shoes, sun protection, water, and containers unless the farm supplies them.
- Call or check the website for today’s picking conditions — mud, rain, and sold-out fields are common.
- Arrive earlier in the day for cooler weather and better selection during peak weekends.
- Cash still helps at smaller stands even when cards are accepted.
Photos
2 photos from the listing plus visitor snaps below in reviews. Click any item for a full preview — videos play in the viewer.
What visitors say
36 reviews on file · showing 8 visitor notes from the listing data.
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“This farm is amazing! If you looking to avoid the commercialized and busy apple orchards this is the place for you. Not only were the owners extremely helpful and kind but they had a huge variety of apples that is a far cry from the usual over picked and crowded orchads that surround them. They have very sweet goats that you can pet, chickens, as well as very kind cats that walked with us though the orchards. If you are looking for a family owned and operated apple orchard where you can enjoy the fall days I would highly recommend Arends Orchard.”
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“The apple cider is the best I've ever had and only$9 a gallon!!!! Apples are fabulous the candle we bought smells fabulous (s'mores) and the freeze dried fruit and treats are beyond delicious! And the honey is spectacular ❤️If I could give this place a 10 stars I would!!! We will be back!”
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“I had my apple trees roughly 10 years without producing apples. I engaged Arends to prune my trees last spring. They pruned and told me how to fertilize and this summer my trees are full of apples! I am so delighted. I highly recommend them.”
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“Cute as can be! Amazing cider and apples. There's also some other odds and ends, baked goods, honey, grapes and peaches. Prices very reasonable and talk about buying straight from the farmer! Love supporting local.”
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“Always a wonderful experience here. They have a great variety of apples and in the early Summer also have apricots, plums & peaches. And now, to my great delight, they have gone chemical free!”
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“The cider is excellent. Very knowledgeable on his varieties. Love stopping here. If you have not stopped, what are you waiting for? You are missing out on a great family operated orchard.”
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“Awesome place to pic apples low key really peaceful place. The worlds best Apple cider and large assortment of apples.”
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“Great apples and peaches. PROTIP. They harvest their own honey.”
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FAQ
Is this a u-pick farm?
Yes — this listing is marked as pick-your-own. Policies (containers, pricing, pets) vary; confirm with the farm.
Where is Arends Orchard?
22001 IL-78, Laura, IL 61451, United States Plus Code X34C+PM Laura, Illinois, USA.
What are today’s hours?
Friday: 8 AM–7 PM. Full weekly hours are listed above.
How do I get there?
Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation to 40.95684, -89.92831. Street View is also linked above so you can preview the entrance.
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