Braetigum Orchards
2795 Turkey Hill Lane Belleville, IL 62221
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Apple picking at it’s best! You will find a variety of apples to choose from, as well as other farm fresh produce. Stop by their bakery, known for their Apple Cider Donuts.
*Tip: Be sure to try one of their Apple Cider Slushies while you are there!*
For updates on what is ripe and ready to pick, check their Facebook page before planning your outing!
Monday – Friday from 8 am – 6 pm
Saturday from 8 am – 5 pm
Sunday from 9 am – 5 pm
618-233-4059
Broom Orchard
12803 Broom Road Carlinville, IL 62626
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(about an hour outside of STL)
Pick Your Own Apples start mid-August. Kids will also enjoy the playground and corn maze (when in season).
Broom Orchard hosts an annual Apple Festival, this year it is September 28 – 29 from 9 am to 6 pm each day.
Call ahead for the latest update on available apple varieties.
Open Monday – Saturday 9 am – 5 pm | Sunday 12 – 5 pm
217-854-3514
Centennial Farms
199 Jackson St, Augusta, MO 63332
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Pick your own apples starts at the end of August.
Stop by the market, where you will find honey, apple butter, and preserves.
Kids will enjoy a bigger, better playground and hayrides.
Tuesday – Friday: 8 am – 1 pm
Saturday + Sunday: 8 am – 4 pm
636-228-4338
Eckert's
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You can pick apples at all three St. Louis area Eckert’s locations. Enjoy a tractor and wagon ride that will lead you into the orchard where you will find a wide variety of apples available!
CLICK HERE for crop updates when planning your trip.
Hours vary based on location.
Mid-summer through early Fall.
Herman's Farm Orchard
3663 N Hwy 94 St, Charles, MO 63301
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Kids will enjoy the castle themed playground and tractor-pulled wagon rides along with apple picking that is fun for the whole family!
Apple picking kicks off early September.
Admission is $5 per person, and each family is asked to fill a 5 pound bag for $10.
Open 9 am-5pm
Picking conditions vary. By appointment only.
Call before visiting 636-925-9969
*smaller orchard, less crowds, ALL the fun – perfect for younger kids*
Hickory Ridge Orchard
24688 Audrain Road 820, Mexico, MO 65265
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Hickory Ridge Orchard offers a variety of activities to make your trip to the farm a blast for the whole family!
After checking out our selection of apples, pumpkins, and mums, take a stroll on our nature trail to view the ducks and geese taking a dip in the pond. Then navigate your way through our corn maze, try your hand at our corn cannon or choose a more relaxing route and take in the farm on a tour aboard the hayrack ride!
Finish up your day with the petting zoo and let your little one take a ride on the Hickory Ridge Express.
Wednesday + Thursday attractions: nature trail | petting zoo | fish feeding | gift shop | concessions | jump pillow | pumpkins | apples
Friday + Saturday attractions: nature trail | petting zoo | fish feeding | corn maze | hay ride | corn cannon | Hickory Ridge Express train ride for kids | jump pillow | general store and gift shop | concessions | pumpkins | apples
Liberty Apple Orchard
8308 Kuhn Station Road, Edwardsville, IL 62025
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“Liberty Apple Orchard is conveniently located near Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Troy and Highland, yet still situated in a rural setting.”
In addition to providing a local U-Pick experience, we offer:
- Apple cider donuts on many Saturday mornings
- Apple cider from mid-September through October
- Apple sauce made from our apples, all natural, no sugar added
- Apple butter made from our apples
- Local honey
- Caramel apples
- Children’s books in our schoolhouse
- Mother & child homemade apple-print aprons
- Apple crisp and apple cake mixes.
Look for us at the Land of Goshen Farmers’ Market in Edwardsville and the Tower Grove Farmers’ Market on Saturday mornings.”
2024 Apple Picking Season begins August, 2024
Monday – closed
Tuesday through Friday – 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Saturday – 9:00 – 5:00 pm
Sunday – 12:00 – 4:30 pm
Labor Day – 10:00 – 2:00 pm
Mills Apple Farm
11477 Pocahontas Road Marine, Illinois 62061
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Excited for an abundant crop this season! Pick Your Own Apples begins around Labor Day and runs through October. Over 15 varieties of apples are available. A wagon ride will lead you to the orchard.
To discover which apples are ripe for picking, check out their Twitter, Facebook page, or give them a call!
Saturday, Sunday, + Monday: 10 am – 5 pm
Tuesday – Friday: 1 – 5 pm
Every Weekend in September and October, the tractor and wagons run!
Call 618-887-4732 for ripening schedule
Thierbach Orchards
18427 State Hwy 47, Marthasville, MO 63357
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(about an hour west of STL)
Check the website for updates on Pick Your Own apples availability. You can also find pre-picked and washed apples in the Market. Park near the Market and hop on a free hayride to the apple orchard!
For $5 per child, enjoy inflatable bounce houses and mazes while your family picks some apples! Currently, their Honeysuckle Vine maze, Rope maze, and Tile maze are complete and ready to explore!
Tip: Be sure to try their fresh apple cider while you are there!
Apple picking available Saturdays and Sundays in September and early October
Open Saturday & Sunday starting Labor Day from 9 am – 6 pm
636-433-2757