2026 Illinois Strawberry Picking

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At Reinhardt's Berry Patch in Alhambra, Illinois, the picking list runs from strawberries and blueberries into other seasonal crops. Peak picking lands April through October. Current hours are posted at www.yelp.com.

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Eckert's Country Store and Farms runs a mixed-crop u-pick operation in Belleville, Illinois with apples, strawberries, peaches, and pumpkins among other crops. Crops generally come in May through October. Off the picking lot, farm store, petting zoo, pony rides, and snacks round things out. Visit times are listed at www.eckerts.com.

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In Du Quoin, Illinois, Stuckmeyer's Plants & Produce works a diversified u-pick farm — strawberries, blackberries, pumpkins, and tomatoes are on the list. Picking typically runs May through October. Schedule and crop list live at www.stuckmeyer-illinois.com.

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Based in Huntley, Illinois, Tom's Farm Market produces apples, strawberries, raspberries, and peaches on a berry farm. Most of the season falls May through October. A corn maze and petting zoo anchor the visitor side of the farm. Check www.tomsfarmmarket.com for the running list.

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Mulberry Lane Farm, in Loda, Illinois, plants a wide mix that includes apples, strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Visitors typically come April through October for the heaviest picking. Visitors can expect petting zoo, picnic area, and school tours as well. More on www.mulberrylanefarm.com.

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In Marengo, Illinois, Cody's Farm works a berry farm planted with apples, strawberries, pumpkins, and gooseberries. The farm devotes part of the property to farm store, corn maze, petting zoo, and cider. More at www.codysfarm.com. The harvest window stretches May, June, July, September, and October.

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Stade's Farm and Market runs a mixed-crop u-pick operation in McHenry, Illinois with apples, strawberries, raspberries, and pumpkins among other crops. Visitors can expect wagon rides, corn maze, petting zoo, and picnic area as well. Fruit and produce are usually ready May through October.

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Monmouth College Educational Farm and Garden runs a mixed-crop u-pick operation in Monmouth, Illinois with strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and pumpkins among other crops. Visitors can expect corn maze, winery, events, and birthday parties as well. Crops generally come in April through December.

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Seventh-generation orchard and country store outside St. Louis with year-round festivals, pick-your-own fruit, and on-site dining.