Blackberry picking in Illinois
2 farms in Illinois are listed for blackberries across 2 towns. 2 offer pick-your-own.
Illinois at a glance
- Farms listed
- 2
- Pick-your-own
- 2
- Towns covered
- 2
- Visitor reviews
- 2,231
Where the blackberry picking farms are
Towns with the most blackberries listings in Illinois.
- Bonnie (1)
- Aurora (1)
Blackberry picking farms in Illinois
Sorted by rating, then by number of reviews.
Planning a blackberry trip
How it works
Most berry farms hand you a container at the stand and charge by weight when you come back. Rows are opened and rested in rotation, so staff will point you to whichever block is picking well that day.
Go early. Berries are picked over by mid-afternoon on a good weekend, and morning is far cooler in the rows.
What to bring
- Cash — plenty of smaller farms still prefer it, even where cards are accepted
- Closed shoes and clothes you don't mind staining
- Sun protection; berry fields have almost no shade
- A cooler for the drive home if it's hot
Blackberry picking in other states
What else you can pick in Illinois
Blackberry picking in Illinois — FAQ
- When is blackberry season in Illinois?
- Windows vary by region within Illinois. Check the farms below and call ahead before travelling.
- How many blackberry picking spots are there in Illinois?
- 2 farms in Illinois are listed for blackberries on Get Picking, spread across 2 towns and cities. 2 of them offer pick-your-own.
- Where are the blackberry picking clusters in Illinois?
- The heaviest concentrations are around Bonnie (1), Aurora (1). Well-reviewed stops include Blackberry Hollow Farm, Blackberry Farm.
- How does blackberry picking in Illinois usually work?
- Most berry farms hand you a container at the stand and charge by weight when you come back. Rows are opened and rested in rotation, so staff will point you to whichever block is picking well that day.
- What should I bring?
- Cash — plenty of smaller farms still prefer it, even where cards are accepted; Closed shoes and clothes you don't mind staining; Sun protection; berry fields have almost no shade; A cooler for the drive home if it's hot.
- When is the best time of day to go?
- Go early. Berries are picked over by mid-afternoon on a good weekend, and morning is far cooler in the rows.
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