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Arthur
Shady Crest Orchard
1/2 mile south of Arthur on E.L. Jurgens Pkwy
Strawberries, green beans, zucchini, cucumbers, melons, onions, peppers, tomatoes, sweet corn, blackberries, peaches, apples, fresh honey, and maple syrup. Open year round. 7:30am-5pm, closed on Sun. 217/543-3099

Athens
Frank Farms Inc.
16717 Highway Route 29
Retail, u-pick, asparagus, sweet corn, and organic vegetables. Cut your own tree. Whole hog sausage. Open daily 9am-6pm. 217/636-8590

Terra dea Farms
16401 Hamilton
Upick asparagus. Naturally grown heirlooom
varieties of pre picked vegetables. Seasonal.
Call for availability. 217/636-7572

Atwood
Crist Orchards
Rt. 36
An orchard with strawberries, peaches, and other fresh in season fruits. Mid May- Oct. 1. Mon-Sat: 8am-6pm; Sun: noon-5pm. 217/578-3196

Buffalo Hart
The Berry Patch
11471 Lynn Road
Upick asparagus, strawberries, blackberries, red berries, pumpkins, gourds. Seasonal. Call for Hours. 217/364-5606

Carlinville
Broom Orchard
12803 Broom Rd.
Upick Apples, peaches, pumpkins, cider. Farmers maket also available. July-Dec. Mon through Saturday, 9am-5pm, Sunday 12pm- 5pm. www.broomorchard.com
217/854-3514.

Malham Orchards
17218 Shipman Rd.
Market with homegrown apples, peaches, pears, and plums. "Bag Your Own Apples," so you can mix varieties. Apple cider and cherry flavored cider. Sugarfree apple butter. July 15 – Nov; 15. M-S: 9am-5:30pm, Su: noon-5pm. 217/854-2815

Carlock
Braffet Berry Farm
9010 E. 2250 North Rd.
Many varieties of strawberries. Upick and pre order. Seasonal. Call for availability. 309/376-2012

Champaign
Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch
3902 S. Duncan Rd.
80-acre apple orchard, u-pick pumpkin patch, mazes, petting zoo, pony rides, inflatables, restraunt, bakery, and country store. M-S: 9am- 6pm, Su: 11am-6pm. www.curtisorchard.com
217/359-5565

Chatham
Apple Barn
2290 E. Walnut
Orchard, greenhouses, flowers, apples, pumpkins,
fruits & vegetables, some Upick. Strawberries, black berries, raspberries, sweet corn, and Christmas trees. April 1-Dec. 24. 9-6 Daily. 217/483-6236

Dieterich
Aldrich Fruit Barn
14555 E. 300th Ave.
Upick strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, apples, peaches, pears, plums, cherries, nectarines, apricots, sweet and sour cherries, table grapes (red, black, & green), jellies and jams. Open may-end of season. Call for availability. 217/536-9413

Donovan
Munson Produce
3084 E 2700 N Rd.
Supervised upick sweet corn, lettuce and spinach, peas, green beans, peppers, cabage, broccoli. May-Oct. Call for availability. 815/486-7157

Fairbury
Metzwood U-pick Strawberries
13048 N 2150 East Rd.
Strawberries, varieties include Earligrow, Honeoye, Guardian, Allstar and Tribute. Late May to late June. Call for appointment. 815/692-2686

Greenup
Grissom Orchard
680 IL Rt. 130
Pumpkins, apple cider, fall decorations. Also enjoy hiking, mazes, petting zoo and snack bar. July-Oct: Mon-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-6pm; Nov-Dec: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 11am-5pm. 217/923-3736



Hindboro
Hudson Farm
Corner Highway 133 & Hugo Rd.
Upick strawberries, sweet corn, tomatoes, and peppers. Prepick upon request. Coming Attractions: mazes and mums. 217/346-2072

Tomahnous Farm
480 CR 2500 N
Upick USDA-certified organic vegetables, fruits, and herbs. Seasonal. Call for availability.
www.tomahnousfarm.org
217/586-5632

Wolfe Orchard
1657 N 1125 E.
Roadside apples, peaches. Heritage and modern apple varieties. Aug.-Oct. Tues-Sun: 12pm- 6pm. 217/762-7780 or 217/762-8029.

Newton
Bigard Orchard
Route 6, 5 miles northeast of Newton near Rt. 33
This orchard has strawberries in May and June, and peaches in July and August. Strawberry Hours: Mon-Sat. 7am-6pm, Sun 1pm-5pm. Peach Hours: Mon-Sat. 8am-12pm. 618/783-3251

Prairie View Strawberries
Located on Bogota Road just west of Newton
on Rt. 33
Upick strawberries. Mid may-Early June.
618/783-2822

Petersburg
Whispering Hills Farm
15825 Whisper Lane
Upick strawberries, retail and wholesale strawberries, asparagus, pumpkins, assorted vegetables. Seasonal. Mon-Fri., 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-4pm. 217/632-4180

San Jose
Herbal Country
2580 100th Avenue
Upick herbs, geraniums and edible flowers.
Year Round. 217/735-3263

Sidney
Dodie Meyer
611 CR 2000E
Upick sweet and pie cherries. Seasonal. Call for
availability. 217/688-2590

Springfield
Jefferies Orchard
1454 Jefferies Road
Asparagus, rhubarb, apples, berries, melons, peaches, and sweet corn. Cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, tomatoes, cucumbers, winter squash, pumpkins, u-pick strawberries. Apr-Nov. 7am- 7pm 217/487-7582

Sabattini's Garden Center
112 West Hochester Rd.
Upick raspberries and vegetables. Seasonal.
Call for Hours. 217/529-3620

Sullivan
Buxton's Garden Farms
RR 3, Box 95 H
Herbs, perennials, annuals. Mid March through October. Mon-Sat 9am-6pm. Seasonal Sunday. 217/728-7993

Okawa Valley Orchard
RR2
Retail apples, peaches, cider, jams, jellies and apple butter. Come check out our store and bakery. Group tours available. Seasonal July- Nov.
M-S: 9am-5pm, Su:1pm-5pm.
www.okawvalleyorchard.com
217/787-8269

Tallula
Seaney Farms
10544 State Highway 97
Roadside stand-open from July 1 to Oct. 30 each year. Variety of fruits and vegetagbles including sweetcorn, watermelon, cantalope, tomatoes, peaches, and many other items. 217/632-2175

Trilla
Moran Orchard
1096 Country Rd. 500 E.
U-pick strawberries. Market with apples, peaches, plums, Indian corn, pumpkin, gourds, unpasteurized cider. Jul to Nov. M-S: 8am-6pm, Su: 11am-5pm. 217/895-3408 moranorchard@consolidated.net

Wheeler
Varvil Orchard
2 miles southwest of Wheeler in Jasper County
Peaches, apples, pears and pumpkins beginning
in July. 217/925-5497

White Heath
Pontious Farm
1958 Blueberry Lane
U-pick blueberries, sweet corn, raspberries, herbs, tomatoes, peppers, sour cherries, and currants.
Jun-Oct.
www.pontiousfarm.com
217/762-7714

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