Blackberry Picking in Illinois
We list 16 blackberry farms in 15 towns across Illinois. The season usually runs from July to August.
Belleville 2
- Braeutigam Orchards 2795 Turkey Hill Lane, BellevilleJune-October
- Eckert's Country Store and Farms (Belleville) 951 South Green Mount Road, Belleville
Centralia 1
- Schwartz Orchard (Centralia) 1942 Copple Road, CentraliaStrawberries May; peaches/blackberries June; apples/pumpkins Sep-Nov
Collinsville 1
- Donahue Sunshine Farm 3540 Fairmont, Collinsville7am-7pm
Du Quoin 1
- Woodhaven Blackberry Farm 5760 Woodhaven Road, Du QuoinJune 7-Aug 1
Goreville 1
- Hallsberry Farms 20 United Missionary Ln, Goreville
Greenfield 1
- Backwoods Berry Farm Hettick & Scottsville Road, GreenfieldStrawberries mid-late May; closed Sundays
Harvard 1
- Royal Oak Farm Orchard 15908 Hebron Road, HarvardAug-mid Nov
Ina 1
- Blackberry Hollow Farm 9175 East Piedmont Road, InaBlackberries about June 20-Aug 1
Jerseyville 1
- Joe Ringhausen Orchard & Apple House Rte 67 South, JerseyvilleJuly 5 to Christmas
Neoga 1
- Just Berries 233 N 2900 East Rd, NeogaStrawberries May-June (2024 article: pre-picked orders only)
Salem 1
- Sager Farms 55251 Kell Road, Salem
Steeleville 1
- G and C Meyer Farm 4370 Rockcastle Road, SteelevillePumpkins Sep-Oct
Taylorville 1
- Big M Berry Patch 928 E 1090 North Road, TaylorvilleStrawberries May-early June
Woodstock 1
- Homestead Orchard 11802 Charles Road, Woodstock
Worden 1
- Reinhardt's Berry Patch 7508 Kerin Rd, WordenCall for availability
Blackberry Picking in Illinois: questions
When is blackberries season in Illinois?
Blackberries are typically in season from July to August in Illinois. Weather shifts the start by a week or two each year, so check the farm's website or call before you go. 12 of the farms listed here have posted their own season notes.
Where can you pick blackberries in Illinois?
We list 16 blackberry farms in Illinois, most of them around Belleville (2).
What else can you pick at these farms?
Many of the blackberry farms in Illinois grow more than one crop: 9 also list strawberries, 7 also list pumpkins and 6 also list apples.
See all U-pick farms in Illinois, find farms near you on the map, or read u-pick season calendar.