The 14 Best Apple Orchards in Illinois

Illinois has orchards for picking apples, browsing farm markets and spending a fall afternoon with the family. This guide explains the options at each stop, with links to current visitor information. The listings are not ranked.

Before visiting, check crop availability, admission, reservations and the day’s activities. A farm store may remain open after picking ends, and a ticket for attractions may not include apples.

1. Edwards Apple Orchard

Poplar Grove, Illinois

Edwards Apple Orchard in Poplar Grove offers a seasonal farm market known for apples, cider and cider donuts. The farm has welcomed visitors since 1964.

Use its visitor information to plan around market hours and available fruit. Contact the orchard about picking opportunities if you would like to harvest your own apples. The visitor policies also cover pets and outside food.

2. Liberty Apple Orchard

Edwardsville, Illinois

Liberty Apple Orchard in Edwardsville offers U-pick apples with 21 varieties grown over the season. It is a choice for visitors whose main goal is time among the trees and fresh fruit to take home.

Check its current harvest information before leaving: different varieties ripen at different times, and picking depends on the remaining crop. The orchard is at 8308 Kuhn Station Road. Use its website for current hours and visitor instructions.

3. All Seasons Orchard

Woodstock, Illinois

All Seasons Orchard in Woodstock combines apple picking with a barnyard activity area, corn maze, pumpkins and a farm market. A wagon ride takes visitors to the orchard, which has about 16,000 trees.

Choose tickets carefully: apple-picking and barnyard access are distinct options, with combination tickets also offered. Check the current rules for picking bags, children and available varieties before booking. Its 2026 fall season runs August 29–November 1, but picking may finish earlier if the crop is harvested.

4. Okaw Valley Orchard

Sullivan, Illinois

Okaw Valley Orchard near Sullivan is an orchard and farm-shop destination. Its online shop includes cider and apple cider donuts.

Contact the orchard for store hours, available apples and bakery selections. If you want to pick your own fruit, ask about seasonal picking opportunities before visiting.

5. Tanners Orchard

Speer, Illinois

Tanners Orchard in Speer offers U-pick apples, pumpkins, a corn maze, Back 40 Fun Acres and a farm market with baked goods. It can suit both a short shopping stop and a longer day of fall activities.

Check the current picking schedule and admission options before visiting. Attractions, food service and orchard access can have different hours or charges. If a particular apple or activity is the reason for your trip, confirm that it is available on your chosen day.

6. Jonamac Orchard

Malta, Illinois

Jonamac Orchard in Malta offers apple picking, seasonal pumpkins and flowers, a bakery, family activities and a Cider House. The farm’s current visitor pages explain the different experiences available.

Review the calendar and ticket options for your date, especially for weekend attractions or evening corn-maze events. Picking varieties change through the season, so check the crop update before making a trip for a favorite apple.

7. Valley Orchard

Cherry Valley, Illinois

Valley Orchard in Cherry Valley is a 35-acre family orchard with both U-pick and pre-picked apples. Its store also offers cider, donuts, pies and other seasonal treats.

Call 815-332-9696 for apple availability, particularly before traveling from out of town. Ask which varieties are ready for picking and which are sold in the store; Honeycrisp may be offered primarily pre-picked.

8. Curran’s Orchard

Rockford, Illinois

Curran’s Orchard in Rockford is listed by Illinois tourism for U-pick and pre-picked apples, cider and bakery treats. Its address is 6385 Kilburn Avenue.

Contact the orchard for opening days, available apples and scheduled family activities. The tourism listing includes the Rockford orchard’s business contact information.

9. Rendleman Orchards

Alto Pass, Illinois

Rendleman Orchards in Alto Pass sells seasonal fruit through its farm market, including apples, peaches and nectarines. Visitors can also shop for cider, donuts and specialty foods when available.

No fruit U-pick: Rendleman’s official visitor information says its fruit is sold pre-picked. Seasonal U-pick flowers are a different offering. Check the market calendar and fruit availability before planning a fall stop.

10. Kuipers Family Farm

Maple Park, Illinois

Kuipers Family Farm in Maple Park offers an apple orchard, shop and bakery, plus seasonal fall attractions. Apples and treats can be part of a shopping visit, while picking and the FunFarm involve their own arrangements.

Check current U-pick availability and choose the ticket that matches your plans. Orchard picking, the farm shop and fall activities have separate seasons and schedules. The bakery offers apple cider donuts, pies and other treats, subject to the day’s stock.

11. County Line Orchard — nearby Indiana option

Hobart, Indiana

County Line Orchard is in Hobart, Indiana, at 200 South County Line Road. It is included here as an option across the state line for Illinois travelers.

The orchard offers seasonal apple picking, a farm store and fall attractions. Its current crop notice reports reduced apples following frost and storms, while pre-picked fruit is available in the Big Barn. Check current picking availability and ticket packages before leaving; farm activities and shopping do not guarantee fruit remains for U-pick.

12. Heinz Orchard — closed for the 2026 season

Green Oaks, Illinois

Heinz Orchard in Green Oaks announced on August 31, 2026 that it would not open for the 2026 season because of crop loss.

The orchard says it hopes to welcome visitors in 2027. This is a seasonal closure, not a confirmed permanent closure. Do not plan a 2026 picking visit; check the official site for a future reopening announcement.

13. Royal Oak Farm Apple Orchard

Harvard, Illinois

Royal Oak Farm Orchard in Harvard offers U-pick apples, the Amaze-N-Apples orchard maze, a bakery and country market. Other family activities include a carousel, train and petting zoo, with availability tied to the schedule.

Check admission and picking arrangements before visiting. Some attractions run on weekends or at specific times, and apple varieties depend on the crop. Use the current Royal Oak website for hours, tickets and visitor policies rather than an old event calendar.

14. Apple Holler — nearby Wisconsin option

Sturtevant, Wisconsin

Apple Holler is in Sturtevant, Wisconsin. It is a nearby out-of-state choice for northern Illinois visitors looking for apple picking and a full farm outing.

The property includes U-pick fruit, a Family Fun Park, farm market, bakery and restaurant. Market, bakery and restaurant visits do not require park admission; picking and attractions have their own ticket rules. Check current apple availability, hours and ticket inclusions before making the drive.

Plan Your Orchard Visit

Start with the visit you want: picking fruit, buying apples and cider, or spending time at fall attractions. Then check the destination’s current crop and visitor information. Remember that Heinz is closed this season and that County Line and Apple Holler require a trip into neighboring states.

Explore our apple guides for more orchards, apple varieties, growing advice and recipes.