Apple picking in Illinois
9 farms in Illinois are listed for apples across 8 towns. Typical season: August–October (peak September–October). 8 offer pick-your-own.
Apple season in Illinois
Typically August–October , peaking around September–October. Shaded months below are the usual window — weather moves it by a week or two in either direction.
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- Aug in season
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Illinois at a glance
- Farms listed
- 9
- Pick-your-own
- 8
- Towns covered
- 8
- Visitor reviews
- 5,257
Ratings shown on farm pages come from Google — currently 4.2 average across 9 rated farms.
Where the apple picking farms are
Towns with the most apples listings in Illinois.
- Winnebago (1)
- Waterman (1)
- Wadsworth (1)
- Poplar Grove (1)
- Marine (1)
- Libertyville (1)
- Edwardsville (1)
- Chatham (1)
Apple picking farms in Illinois
Sorted by rating, then by number of reviews.
Richards Family Apple Farm
Wadsworth, Illinois
U-pick
Edwards Apple Orchard
Poplar Grove, Illinois
U-pick
Liberty Apple Orchard
Edwardsville, Illinois
U-pick
Edwards Apple Orchard West
Winnebago, Illinois
U-pick
Apple Barn
Chatham, Illinois
U-pick
Heinz Orchard
Libertyville, Illinois
U-pick
Honey Hill Orchard
Waterman, Illinois
U-pick
Mills Apple Farm
Marine, Illinois
Apple Blossom Farm
Illinois
Planning a apple trip
How it works
Orchards usually sell by the bag or half-bushel, and the size you buy sets what you can fill. Staff direct you to the varieties that are ripe that week — an orchard is rarely all ready at once.
Varieties ripen in sequence across several weeks, so call ahead and ask what's on the trees rather than assuming the whole season is the same trip.
What to bring
- Cash, and a card as backup
- A wagon or stroller if you're bringing small children — rows can be long
- Closed shoes; orchard ground is uneven and often muddy
Apple picking in other states
What else you can pick in Illinois
Apple picking in Illinois — FAQ
- When is apple season in Illinois?
- Typically August–October, peaking around September–October. Weather shifts this by a week or two either way, so call ahead.
- How many apple picking spots are there in Illinois?
- 9 farms in Illinois are listed for apples on Get Picking, spread across 8 towns and cities. 8 of them offer pick-your-own.
- Where are the apple picking clusters in Illinois?
- The heaviest concentrations are around Winnebago (1), Waterman (1), Wadsworth (1), Poplar Grove (1). Well-reviewed stops include Richards Family Apple Farm, Edwards Apple Orchard, Liberty Apple Orchard.
- How does apple picking in Illinois usually work?
- Orchards usually sell by the bag or half-bushel, and the size you buy sets what you can fill. Staff direct you to the varieties that are ripe that week — an orchard is rarely all ready at once.
- What should I bring?
- Cash, and a card as backup; A wagon or stroller if you're bringing small children — rows can be long; Closed shoes; orchard ground is uneven and often muddy.
- When is the best time of day to go?
- Varieties ripen in sequence across several weeks, so call ahead and ask what's on the trees rather than assuming the whole season is the same trip.
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