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Illinois Harvest Calendar — Month-by-Month U-Pick Season Guide

Find out exactly when to pick fresh strawberries, blueberries, peaches, apples, pumpkins, and Christmas trees across Illinois. Updated for 2026 based on data from 15 farms in our directory.

CropJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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🍑Peaches●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●
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🍒Cherries●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●
🍇Grapes●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●
🌻Sunflowers●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●●
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🎃Pumpkins

Peak April, May, June, July, August, September and October. 12 farms in Illinois:

Braeutigam OrchardsChrist OrchardCody's FarmCurran's OrchardEckert's Belleville Farm
Pumpkins crop guideExplore pumpkins farms

🍎Apples

Peak May, June, July, August, September and October. 11 farms in Illinois:

Braeutigam OrchardsChrist OrchardCody's FarmCurran's OrchardEckert's Belleville Farm
Apples crop guideExplore apples farms

🍓Strawberries

Peak April, May, June, July, August, September and October. 9 farms in Illinois:

Cody's FarmEckert's Belleville FarmEckert's Country Store and FarmsMonmouth College Educational Farm and GardenMulberry Lane Farm
Strawberries crop guideExplore strawberries farms

🍇Raspberries

Peak April, May, June, July, August, September and October. 7 farms in Illinois:

Curran's OrchardMonmouth College Educational Farm and GardenMulberry Lane FarmReinhardt's Berry PatchRoyal Oak Farm Orchard
Raspberries crop guide

🫐Blackberries

Peak April, May, June, July, August, September and October. 5 farms in Illinois:

Braeutigam OrchardsEckert's Belleville FarmReinhardt's Berry PatchRoyal Oak Farm OrchardStuckmeyer's Plants & Produce
Blackberries crop guide

🫐Blueberries

Peak April, May, June, July, August, September and October. 5 farms in Illinois:

Braeutigam OrchardsMonmouth College Educational Farm and GardenMulberry Lane FarmReinhardt's Berry PatchThe Centennial Events and Flower Farm
Blueberries crop guide

🍑Peaches

Peak May, June, July, August, September and October. 4 farms in Illinois:

Braeutigam OrchardsEckert's Belleville FarmEckert's Country Store and FarmsTom's Farm Market
Peaches crop guide

🍅Tomatoes

Peak May, June, July, August, September and October. 4 farms in Illinois:

Braeutigam OrchardsReinhardt's Berry PatchStade's Farm and MarketStuckmeyer's Plants & Produce
Tomatoes crop guide

🍒Cherries

Peak June, July, August, September and October. 2 farms in Illinois:

Braeutigam OrchardsCurran's Orchard
Cherries crop guide

🍇Grapes

Peak April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. 2 farms in Illinois:

Monmouth College Educational Farm and GardenMulberry Lane Farm
Grapes crop guide

🌻Sunflowers

Peak April, May, June, July, August, September and October. 2 farms in Illinois:

Reinhardt's Berry PatchThe Centennial Events and Flower Farm
Sunflowers crop guideExplore sunflowers farms

🌷Tulips

Peak April, May, June, July, August, September and October. 2 farms in Illinois:

Eckert's Belleville FarmThe Centennial Events and Flower Farm
Tulips crop guide

Frequently asked questions

When is strawberry season in Illinois?

Strawberry picking usually runs April, May, June, July, August, September and October. Arrive early on weekends because fields can sell out by noon.

What crops can I pick in June?

Expect June weekends to focus on Pumpkins, Apples & Strawberries. Check farm field reports the night before you go, especially after heavy rain.

Where can I find the best pumpkin patches in Illinois?

Pumpkin patches peak April, May, June, July, August, September and October. Prioritize farms that post wagon schedules and corn maze hours so you can time sunset visits.

When do apples ripen in Illinois?

Apple orchards hit their stride May, June, July, August, September and October. Early September weekends spotlight Honeycrisp before late-season Pink Lady wraps things up.

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