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Anna
Bob's Shrimp & Trout Farm
1855 Kratzinger Rd.
Raise rainbow trout and fresh water shrimp. Finest Rainbow trout fee fishing in Southern Illinois, largest private fresh water Shrimp Prawn Festival in September (2nd Weekend). Tours by appt.
618/833-6409

Walton Farms, LTD
165 Lick Creek Rd.
Walton Farms, LTD produces lamb and wool products. Tours may be arranged for groups of 20 or more with advance notice. Call for further information.
Operation times vary.
800/248-4373 or 618/833-2398

Cobden

Darn Hot Peppers, LLC
827 Vines Road
Small family farm that grows 21 varieties of specialty peppers. Produces salsa-jellies, spices, & other pepper products, which are sold at on-farm store, online, & at farmers markets.
www.darnhotpeppers.com
618/893-1443

Edwards
Conner Nursery and Vineyard
6605 N. Smith Rd.
Large selection of over 400 hostas and perennials. Apr-Oct, Tue-Sat 9am-5pm.
www.connernursery.com
309/673-0101

Enfield
Renshaw Buffalo Farm
1864 US Hwy 45
View American Bison (buffalo). Sale bison retail & wholesale. 618/963-2041

Golconda
Honey Bee Stables
Rt. 2 Box 130, 2 miles off Hwy 146.
Horseback riding, guided trail rides. Full or half day rides. Equestrian vacations. Quality horses and awesome trail rides. By reservation only. www.honeybeestables.com
618/949-3791 or 866/290-0194

Greenville
American Farm Heritage Museum
1006 Ridge Ave.
Featuring farm equipment, items pertaining to the home, and modes of transportation. Tractor shows and events throughout the year.
Museum open on Sat., 9am-3pm.
www.americanfarmheritagemuseum.org
618/664-3050



 


Jonesboro
Leepy's Gourmet Foods
170 Leepy Lane
Specializing in locally grown produce, Leepy's makes grandma's recipes come alive.
866/680-0958

Lawrenceville
Bee Berry Farms
Rt. 250 West
Strawberries, sweet corn and other produce.
Call for availability. 618/943-2261

Benson Blueberries

Rt.33, 2 miles South of Russelville
Blueberries. Open middle of June through mid July. 7am-7pm. 618/928-2115 or 618/928-2516
 
Nashville
Rainbow Ranch Petting Zoo
9906 State Rt. 15
Family farm over 150 years old. Get to know donkeys, sheep, goats, cows, horses, fallow deer, pigs, rabbits, llamas and even camels. Open to young and old, tours welcome. 618/424-7979.

Norris City

Bryant's Miniature Horses
866 County Rd. 300 East
View miniature horses and the wagons they pull, and be sure to attend the Christmas barn party the Saturday before Christmas each year. 618/378-3558.

Russellville
Benson Blueberries
Rt. 33, 2mi. South of Russellville
Blueberries. Open late June-Late July. 618/928-2115

Sandoval
Lyons Fisheries
573 Red Stripe Road
Freshwater shrimp & fish farm. Rainbow Trout fee fishing in Apr. Shrimp Harvest festival in Sept. Freshwater Prawns (shrimp), Rainbow Trout, Catfish & Hushpuppies. Open weeknights and weekends, Apr-Sept. lyonsden@usfonet.net 618/247-8477

Sesser
The Tuesday Sale
City Park on Route 148
618/625-5566

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