Orchards
in the
Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway Area

The scenic hills and bluffs of the region, along with the Illinois and Mississippi rivers help to create conditions that protect the peach and apple orchards of the area. Beginning in July when the first peaches appear until the last of the apples are harvested in October, the Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway area offers its visitors the opportunity to sample fresh fruit right off the tree or vine at local orchards and berry farms. When in the area keep your eyes open for signs that dot the roadside that will direct you to this seasonal bounty. Please note that not all fruit is available at each orchard and not all operations are pick your own. If you are looking for something in particular it might be wise to call ahead.

Approximate seasons

The Apple House South of Jerseyville on US 67 Jersey County 618-376-6772		FARM STAND MARKET U-PICK U-Pick peaches, apples, plums, and nectarines. In market: Peaches, apples, plums, nectarines honey, vegetables, cider, apple butter, jellies, and syrups. Open: July – November, Mon-Sat 9-6, Sun 12-5
B & B Strawberries 16943 Lageman Lane Godfrey Madison County 618-372-8363
Blueberry Ridge Farm Degerlia Hollow Road Hardin Calhoun County 618-576-2589		FARM STAND U-PICK Blueberries Open: June 20 – mid July, daily from 7:30-5:30
W. J. Donahue Sunshine Farm 3540 Fairmont Collinsville Madison County 618-345-0766		U-PICK Strawberries Open: Seasonal: early June - early July
Eberlin's Orchard RR1 Golden Eagle Calhoun County 618-883-2025		FARM STAND MARKET Peaches Open: July -August
Eckert's Orchard 20995 Eckert Orchard Road Grafton Jersey County 618-786-3445		FARM STAND MARKET U-PICK Peaches, apples, and pumpkins Open: July- October, daily from 9-6
Forthschneider's Deer  Plain Road Brussels Calhoun County 618-883-2423
Hagen Family Orchard RR1, Box 112A Brussels Ferry Road & Golden Eagle Ferry Road Golden Eagle Calhoun County 618-883-2385
Jacob's Orchard Ridge Road Golden Eagle Calhoun County 618-883-2536		FARM STAND MARKET U-PICK Peaches Open: July - August, daily from 8-5 pm
Kamp's Orchard Auer Landing Road Golden Eagle Calhoun County 618-883-2410		FARM STAND MARKET U-PICK Peaches, nectarines, plums, tomatoes, and blackberries. Open: July 1 - September 15, daily from 9-5
Krueger's Orchard 2914 Airport Road Godfrey Madison County 618-466-3576		FARM STAND MARKET Cherries, peaches, red raspberries, melons, apples, sweet corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, pumpkins, squash and eggplant. Fall ornamental plants. Open: July - October: Mon-Sat 9-dusk, Sun 10-dusk; November – December: M-Th 3:30-5, Fri-Sat 9-5, Sun 11-5
Maupins Berry Farm 20792 Dabbs North Road Jerseyville Jersey County 618-498-4378		FARM STAND U-PICK Blueberries Call for details
McCauley's Hilltop Orchard Wiegel Lane Golden Eagle Calhoun County 618-883-2556		FARM STAND Peaches, plums, and blackberries.
Plummer's Berry Farm 22042 State Highway 3 Grafton Jersey County 618-786-2109
Joe Ringhausen Orchards & Market 24748 Reddish Road Fieldon Jersey County 618-376-6772		FARM STAND MARKET U-PICK U-Pick peaches, apples, plums, and nectarines. In market: Peaches, apples, plums, nectarines honey, vegetables, cider, apple butter, jellies, and syrups. Open: July - November: Mon - Sat 9-5, Sun 12-5
Tom Ringhausen Orchards Illinois 100 east of the Hardin bridge Jersey County 618-576-2311		FARM STAND MARKET Peaches, apples, cider, vegetables, pumpkins, and squash. Open: July – November, daily from 8–6
Wiegel's Orchard and Market Wiegel Lane Golden Eagle Calhoun County 618-883-2347		FARM STAND Peaches Open: July –September
Wieneke Brothers Orchards Mississippi River Road Golden Eagle Calhoun County 618-883-2564
Yates Orchard RR #1 near Grafton Jersey County 618-498-3752		FARM STAND MARKET U-PICK Apples, pumpkins, cider, honey, jellies, and crafts. Open: Open Labor Day - November 1, daily from 8-6:30
Farmers Markets and Roadside Stands		Guide to the region's farmers markets and roadside stands where customers can find fresh fruits and vegetables.