Blueberry picking in Illinois
4 farms in Illinois are listed for blueberries across 4 towns. Typical season: June–August (peak July). 4 offer pick-your-own.
Blueberry season in Illinois
Typically June–August , peaking around July. Shaded months below are the usual window — weather moves it by a week or two in either direction.
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Illinois at a glance
- Farms listed
- 4
- Pick-your-own
- 4
- Towns covered
- 4
- Visitor reviews
- 75
Ratings shown on farm pages come from Google — currently 4.9 average across 4 rated farms.
Where the blueberry picking farms are
Towns with the most blueberries listings in Illinois.
- Tiskilwa (1)
- Oquawka (1)
- Cobden (1)
- Bethany (1)
Blueberry picking farms in Illinois
Sorted by rating, then by number of reviews.
U-pick
Prairie Hill Blueberry Farm
Bethany, Illinois
U-pick
Blueberry Hill, Hungry World Farm
Tiskilwa, Illinois
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Blueberry Hill Farm
Cobden, Illinois
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Hoskins U-Pick Blueberry Farm
Oquawka, Illinois
Planning a blueberry 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
Blueberry picking in other states
What else you can pick in Illinois
Blueberry picking in Illinois — FAQ
- When is blueberry season in Illinois?
- Typically June–August, peaking around July. Weather shifts this by a week or two either way, so call ahead.
- How many blueberry picking spots are there in Illinois?
- 4 farms in Illinois are listed for blueberries on Get Picking, spread across 4 towns and cities. 4 of them offer pick-your-own.
- Where are the blueberry picking clusters in Illinois?
- The heaviest concentrations are around Tiskilwa (1), Oquawka (1), Cobden (1), Bethany (1). Well-reviewed stops include Prairie Hill Blueberry Farm, Blueberry Hill, Hungry World Farm, Blueberry Hill Farm.
- How does blueberry 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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