U-pick farm · Carlock, Illinois
Braffet Berry Farm & Orchard
Braffet Berry Farm & Orchard closed today
Braffet Berry Farm & Orchard is a pick-your-own stop in Carlock, Illinois, listed for visitors who want fresh produce straight from the field. Rated 4.9 from 50 reviews. Confirm hours before you go.
About this farm
Braffet Berry Farm & Orchard is a pick-your-own stop in Carlock, Illinois, listed for visitors who want fresh produce straight from the field.
Visitors commonly come for berries.
It holds a 4.9 rating across 50 public reviews.
Hours are posted by day — today (Friday) is listed as closed, so confirm before you drive.
Location
Find Braffet Berry Farm & Orchard at 9010 E 2250 North Rd, Carlock, IL 61725, United States. Plus Code: JV7X+3Q Carlock, Illinois, USA.
9010 E 2250 North Rd , Carlock , Illinois 61725 , US
Hours
Local time (America/Chicago). Hours can change with harvest and weather — confirm before you go.
Closed
Monday
10 AM–5 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday · today
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
What you can pick
In October, check what’s currently ripe before you go. Seasons below are typical windows for Illinois, not a guarantee for this exact farm.
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.
- Wear clothes you don’t mind getting stained; berry juice and field mud travel home with you.
- Cash still helps at smaller stands even when cards are accepted.
Amenities & details
Attributes pulled from the listing data. Confirm anything important (pets, accessibility, payments) with the farm.
From the business
- • Identifies as women-owned
- • Small Business
Accessibility
- • Wheelchair-accessible car park
- • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Payments
- • Credit cards
- • Debit cards
Photos
5 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
50 reviews on file · showing 8 visitor notes from the listing data.
“Lovely family owned U Pick strawberry 🍓 patch. Strawberries are beautiful and deliciously sweet - not like the hard crunchy ones from the supermarket. The Braffet's provide the picking buckets and you provide the labor - children are welcome. It is best to bring a container to take your berries home although plastic bags are available. Pay for the berries after picking (by the pound). It is a very short season so go out early on a week day.”
“Our community is very fortunate to have a local family so dedicated to providing a place to not only pick berries and apples, but to share their beautiful outdoor setting. Moreover, these owners are the nicest people you could ever meet, down to earth, and they always take time to answer my many questions about growing specialty crops with a smile!”
“Braffet's Berry Farm is the perfect place to take the kids for a few hours of fun in the country. Amazing you pick strawberries in the summer, jams, and apples in the fall, so good! The kids loved watching the new donut machine (and eating said donuts), running through the corn maze AND straw maze, and playing on the farm. It's a beautiful place!”
“Amazing local family owned business! Apple cider donuts and cider are always the best. Great place for kids to come and enjoy the Apple orchard and pumpkin patch. Beautiful venue for weddings, barn dances, or fundraisers. Would highly recommend whether you’re planning an event or just stopping by for picking and produce.”
“Beautiful Barn Venue! Have used this large space twice! Used first for our beautiful wedding and reception and then later used for our anniversary party! Such a gem, love the pond space and lighting.”
“Super fun spot to take the kids for cheap entertainment. They have the best Apple Cider Donuts I have had! Kids also enjoy watching them male the donuts.”
“I REALLY do not like blueberries, but these..are delicious 😋!! Worth it!! Even kind fur babies there to pet on your picking adventure. :)”
“It felt so cozy and homey — we had a wonderful time with the family. Looking forward to come back.”
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 Braffet Berry Farm & Orchard?
9010 E 2250 North Rd, Carlock, IL 61725, United States Plus Code JV7X+3Q Carlock, Illinois, USA.
What are today’s hours?
Friday: Closed. Full weekly hours are listed above.
Is it accessible?
Listing notes include: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance. Field paths can still be uneven — ask the farm about current conditions.
How do I get there?
Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation to 40.61272, -89.10061. Street View is also linked above so you can preview the entrance.
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