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Peoria Apple Picking Fun: Your Ultimate Guide to Local Orchards

Where to find pick-your-own apples within 1 hour of Peoria

By Julia Briggs, Macaroni KID Peoria September 13, 2024

It's apple-picking time in Peoria! Whether you're looking to make family memories or enjoy the taste of a just-picked apple, Peoria has some fantastic pick-your-own apple orchards to explore. I've included for you below all the info on the best apple-picking spots in Peoria. Grab your baskets, and get ready for a deliciously fun day!




U-pick Apple Farms in and around Peoria

๐ŸŽ Arend's Orchard

  • Apples, cider, raw honey, and other produce

๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ 22001 North Highway 78, Laura, IL 61451 (About 30 min drive from Peoria)

โ˜Ž๏ธ 309-446-3034

โณ  July 1 through December 15, 8am - 6pm daily

๐Ÿ’ป Arends Orchard Facebook Page


๐Ÿ Braffet Berry Farm and Orchard

  • U-Pick apples, cafe, hay rides, corn maze, play area, and more! 

๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ 9010 East 2250 North Road, Carlock  IL, 61725  (About 30 min drive from Peoria)

โ˜Ž๏ธ 309-376-2012

โณ Opening Day Saturday September 14, 2024 10-5pm

๐Ÿ’ป Braffet Berry Farm and Orchard Facebook Page


๐ŸŽ Boggio's Orchard and Produce

  • U-Pick apples, petting zoo, pony rides, corn maze, peddle cars, bakery, and more!

๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ 12087 IL-71, Granville, IL 61326 (About 1 hr drive from Peoria)

โ˜Ž๏ธ 309-376-2012

โณ Mon. - Sat. open until 6 p.m. Sun. open until 5 p.m.

๐Ÿ’ป Boggio's Orchard and Produce Facebook Page


๐Ÿ Christ Orchard

  • U-Pick apples, market, farm animals, and more! 

๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ 4317 N Texas Rd, Elmwood, IL, United States, Illinois (About 20 - 30 min drive from Peoria)

โ˜Ž๏ธ (309) 446-3324

โณ Monday-Saturday from 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

๐Ÿ’ป Christ Orchard Facebook Page


๐ŸŽ Orchard Hill Farm

  • Apples, donuts, cider, corn maze, and more! 

๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ 16853 E Co Hwy 9 Lewistown, IL, 61542 (About a 1 hr drive from Peoria)

โ˜Ž๏ธ (309) 547 3221

โณ Open 7 days a week 9-5, Sunday 11-5

๐Ÿ’ป Orchard Hill Facebook Page


๐Ÿ Partridge Point Orchard

  • 9 varieties of apples, fresh honey, and more! 

๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ 807 Partridge Point Road, Metamora, IL 61548 (About 30 min drive from Peoria)

โ˜Ž๏ธ 309-367-4052

โณ 9-6 daily, Monday through Saturday - Closed on Sundays

๐Ÿ’ป Partridge Point Facebook Page


๐ŸŽ Tanners Orchard

  • U-Pick apples, market, corn maze, back-forty play space, farm animals, family-friendly events, and more! 

๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ 740 IL-40, Speer, IL 61479  (About 30 min drive from Peoria)

โ˜Ž๏ธ (309) 228-9162

โณ Pick-your-own hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

๐Ÿ’ป Tanner's Facebook Page




Make the Most of Your Apple-Picking Adventure

Don't forget to bring along some essentials like a sturdy basket, comfortable shoes, and a camera to capture those picture-perfect moments picking apples in Peoria. 

Looking for ideas on what to do with your just-picked apples? Check out these recipes โ€” favorites of Macaroni KID families:


Don't see your favorite Apple Spot listed? Send over a suggestion to juliabriggs@macaronikid.com

Call Ahead or Check Online: Before heading out, check the orchardโ€™s website or call to ensure theyโ€™re open and that apples are ready for picking. Some orchards have special events, and you might want to plan your visit around those.

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