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U-Pick Farms and Orchards, sorted by county
Remember: ALWAYS call (or follow the link to the farm's own website, if the name is a blue link) to confirm the information before you go! They may close, run out or change events, times, etc. without notifying me!Benton County
- Applecart Orchard -
follows organic methods, apples,
pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, and prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides
2083 61st Street, Vinton, IA 52349. Phone: 319-472-3900. Fax: 319-472-3900. Email us at: applecartorchard@aol.com. Directions: Take E-22(the Garrison Road) west, just south of Vinton on Highway 218.Orchard is about 3 miles from 218,on the right side of road. Turn right at sign. Click here for a map to our farm. Crops are usually available in May, June, July, August, September, October, November. Open: seven days a week,10:00 am to 5:30 pm. Call for availability of produce. We follow organic methods, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, Check.
A visitor writes on September 11, 2008: "This orchard is doing pick your own apples, tours, and hayrides, and bonfires this year. I just talked to the owner last week. So, if you\'re in Benton county or close 2008 is your lucky year to get apples. The owner said 25 bucks a bushel...that's a lot of apples for 25 clams!! They have a little shop that basically has homemade jams, honey, and produce that they pick and put up front. Right now they are OVERLOADED with Tomatoes! Gala's were this week, and next week is Granny Smith pickin. 3 dollars for a bag they provide, 15 dollars for half a bushell and 25 for a whole bushell. They offer tours and will arrange hayrides and bonfires upon request. " (UPDATED: September 11, 2008) -
Bloomsbury Farm - pumpkins, winter squash, prepicked produce,
gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face
painting, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding
parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
3260 69th Street, Atkins, IA 52206. Phone: 319-446-7667. Fax: 319-446-7667. Email: karen@bloomsburyfarm.com. Click here for a map and directions. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Haunted barn, Western play area, Grandmas Playhouse, Pig races, pedal cart track, corn box, tractor tire maze. (ADDED: July 27, 2008)
A visitor writes on September 22, 2008: "A wonderful place to visit. They made great improvements after the tornado hit their farm a few years ago and it is very kid friendly with lots of activities for them. We go every year!"
Blackhawk County
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Heartland Farms
- raspberries, strawberries, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the
field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, haunted corn maze,
prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms,
picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides
5111 Osage Rd, Waterloo, IA 50703. Phone: 319-232-3779. Fax: 319-291-7287. Email us at: berrypumpkinfarm@earthlink.net. Directions: Heartland Farms is located at 5111 Osage Rd, Waterloo Iowa. From Elk Run Heights go 1 mile North on Elk Run Road to Osage Rd, turn right (East) on Osage, go 1 mile, we are on the left (North). From Raymond Iowa, go 1 mile North on Raymond Rd to Osage Rd, turn left (West), go 1 mile, we are on the right (North). And for a map to our farm, Click here. Strawberries are ready approximately June 7 each year and last until July. Fall Red Raspberries start mid August and continue till Frost, usually early October. Our Fall Halloween season begins the last week of September and runs through October. Payment: Cash, Check.
Boone County
Cedar County
- Lincolnway Flower Farm -
follows organic methods, corn (sweet),
flowers, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, farm animals,
school tours
2207 Old Lincoln Hwy, Lowden, IA 52255. Phone: 563 941-5417Directions: On Hwy 30 between De Witt and Cedar Rapids. West side of Lowden on Old Hwy 30. Crops are usually available in May, June, July, August, September, October, November. Open: Call ahead for hours. We follow organic methods, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, Check. Iron garden sculpture available for order.
Cerro Gordo
- Furleigh Farms - Vegetables, Melons, Pumpkins,
Strawberries, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Corn Maze
811 North 56th Street, Clear Lake, IA, 50428 . Phone: 641-357-4097. Directions: Furleigh Farms is located two miles east of Interstate 35 on Highway 122.
Dallas County
- Berry Fresh Farms - Strawberries
30339 K Avenue, Adel, IA, 50003. Phone: 515-554-6698. Call for hours. (ADDED: June 21, 2008) -
Patch's Pumpkins & Honey Farm - apples, pumpkins, winter squash,
Turkeys, Honey from hives on the farm, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks
and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, pony rides,
petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
35588 L Lane, Adel, IA 50003. Phone: 515-834-9092. Email: cary@patchspumpkins.com. Directions: From I-80 (Des Moines)Travel west from Des Moines past the Adel turn off to exit 106. You can see the pumpkin patch from the interstate at about mile marker 107 on the north side. Look for the red and white tent in the field (that's the straw maze). At the top of the exit ramp turn right and follow the blue & white DOT signs or the large signs on the hay racks. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: Saturday and Sundays 10 am to 5 pm. We are open the last weekend in September and all weekends in October;. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. Pumpkin Cannon. (UPDATED: October 02, 2008) -
Will Family Orchard - ORGANIC,
Apples and pumpkins and gourds
33130 Panther Creek Road, Adel, IA 50003. Phone: 515-993-5151 . Email us at: info@willsfamilyorchard.com. They are certified organic. Very Clean farm. Hay Ride, farm tours, farm market, pumpkin patch, apple barn. Very interesting info about organic crops. Honey with bees that you can watch.
A visitor writes on August 21, 2008: "The owner Maury Wills is very nice and informative. He did a presentation on caring for his orchard in a organic manner. Seems like a lot of work. The bees were very cool too. The kids were amazed on the action behind the glass." (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: August 21, 2008)
Fayette County
Rawson's Berries -
Peas, Asparagus, Strawberries & Raspberries
13814 220th Street, West Union, IA 52175. Phone: 563-422-3716. Email:
krawson@fbx.com.
Directions: 2.5 miles west of Fayette County Fairgrounds, West Union,
IA.
Harrison County
- Small's
Fruit Farm -
U-pick apples and strawberries
1844 194th Street, Mondamin, Iowa 51557. Phone: 712-646-2723, 712-646-2195. Open: winter and spring: daily, 9 to 5; Summer and Fall, daily 8 to 6 pm.
Johnson County
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Honey Creek Acres - apples, prepicked produce, gift shop, school
tours
799 Swisher View Dr Sw, Swisher, IA 52338. Phone: (319) 857-4322. Email: honeycreek@netscape.com. Directions: We are located just west of Interstate 380. Take Swisher Exit 10 and head west on Johnson County highway F12 (Division Street). Turn left at the Swisher Post Office on Swisher View Drive. Follow the curve and you will see us located on your right side. Look for the red apple house. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in August, September, October. Open: Saturday, 9:00 am to dusk Sunday, 11:00 am to dusk Monday, 4:30 pm to dusk Tuesday, 11:30 am to 2:00 pm and 4:30 pm to dusk Wednesday, 4:30 pm to dusk Thursday, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm and 4:30 pm to dusk Friday, 4:30 pm to dusk. Apples available August 15th Pumpkins available mid-September. Payment: Cash, Check. Also offer honey bottled onsite and made from bees on the orchard, gourds, Indian corn, apple wood, firewood, and cemetery mounds made onsite for the Christmas season. (UPDATED: August 07, 2008)
A visitor writes on August 06, 2008: "Very nice scenery. A lot of hard work put into farm. First year open in a long time." (ADDED: August 06, 2008) - The Orchards on Sand Road - apples,
blueberries,
5888 Sand Road, Lone Tree , IA 52240. Phone: 319-351-6215. Email: teresa-kane@uiowa.edu. Directions: 10 miles south from Iowa City. on sand road. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in June, July, August, October, November. Open: Monday to Sunday 8:30 to 6:00 blueberries are $2 per pound. blueberries June, July and first part of August. Payment: Cash, Check. Formerly called "Bock's Berry Farm & Country Gifts". UPDATE for Spring 2008: We have last years frozen blue berries that are 5lbs bags for 20 dollars, or smaller bags for less just call 319-358-8107 or 319-351-6215. or email us - St. Bridget's Flower Farm -
follows organic methods, flowers
1870 St. Bridget's Road, Solon, IA 52333. Phone: 319-624-3584. Email us at: saintbridgetsfarm@hotmail.com. Directions: From Highway 1 in Solon, go east on E. 5th Street. After 3.5 miles, the road becomes gravel. Almost 3 miles later, take a right on St. Bridget's Road. We are #1870, the 3rd place on the left. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in July, August, September, October. Open: We are open by appointment only. Please call or email first. We follow organic methods, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, Check. Come on out and cut your own flowers, $10 for a gallon jug. Usually there are 20 or more varieties blooming. Also, finished arrangements can be picked up or delivered. - Wilson's Orchard - A pick-your-own apple orchard,
pumpkins, gourds
2924 Orchard Lane NE, Iowa City, IA 52240. Phone: (319) 354-5651. Open: August, September, October daily 10am-dusk. Over 150 varieties for you to enjoy. Beautiful scenery, pleasant walks, trailer rides...apples, pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn
Keokuk County
- Rolling Prairie Acres - strawberries, Pumpkin
Patch
708 E. Ringgold Street, Sigourney, Iowa 52591. Phone: 641-622-1221. Strawberry patch (in the Spring).
Kossuth County
- Scuffham's Gardens - Pick your
own Raspberries, Pumpkin Patch
2307 Plum Creek Road, Algona, Iowa 50511. Phone: 515-295-2000. Pick your own Raspberries in late August thru late September.
Madison County
- Burr Oak Farms - The owner tells me, on August
16, 2008: "We are not able to offer pick your own this year as we have been
unable to secure insurance to this activity. Maybe next year. "
Apples, apricots, blackberries, cherries, nectarines, pears, peaches, plums, and prepicked produce
1121 220th Street, Winterset, IA 50273. Phone: 515-462-1482. Email us at: wce1482@yahoo.com. Directions: Turn south from exit 100 on I 80. Go to stopsign (About 10 miles). Turn left to first gravel road (220th Street) Go to "Y". Take right fork on "Y" and we are at top of hill. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in June, July, August, September, October, November. Open: Mid June to Mid November Monday to Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM Payment: Cash, Check.
Marion County
Marshall County
- Appleberry
Farm (Atha's Orchard) - pick your own apples
2402 West Main Street, Marshalltown, IA 50158. Phone: (641)752-8443. Email: boba125@mchsi.com
Muscatine County
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Anderson Farm - Lamb, gift shop, farm animals (not really a PYO,
but a place for fresh lamb and to see farm animals)
1575 Underwood Ave, Muscatine, IA 52761. Phone: 563 264 2209 And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available all year. Open: 7 days a week, 8am to 8pm, except for Sunday morning. We are closed Sunday morning. Payment: Cash, Check. We raise quality GRASS-FED LAMB and offer sheepskins and sheepskin rugs. We have freshwater pearls in our gift shop. We accept Paypal also.
O'Brien
- Gettings Gardens -
strawberries
2859 Pierce Ave, Sanborn, Iowa. Phone: (712) 729-3776. Email: sherilg@mtcnet.net There is an article about the farm here! -
Solsma's Punkin Patch - apples, cucumbers, melons, pumpkins,
winter squash, tomatoes
Amy Solsma 6190 320th St, Sanborn, IA 51248. Phone: 712-729-3174. Email: jasolsma@mtcnet.net. Directions: Located on Hwy 18, 4 miles east of Sanborn, IA or 4 miles west of Hartley, IA And for a map to our farm, Click here. Click here for picking updates. Crops are usually available in August, September, October. Open: Monday to Thursday Noon to 6pm Friday and Saturday 10am to 8pm Sunday and weeknights by chance or appointment Corn Maze is open as long as possible, but sometimes it is finished before Halloween so come early. Payment: Cash, Check. Jay and Amy Solsma 6190 320th St. Sanborn, IA 51248 712-729-3174 inspected beef, non-confinement pork, honey
Polk County
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Pumpkinville @ Mitchellville & Corn Maze - asparagus, pumpkins,
strawberries, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already
gathered from the field, corn maze, and prepicked produce, restrooms, picnic
area, tractor-pulled hay rides, petting zoo
618 Center Ave S, Mitchellville, IA 50169. Phone: 515-967-0972. Email us at: Pumpkinville@mchsi.com. Directions: Take exit 149 off of I-80 south to Center Ave Take Center Ave south out of town to 618 Center Ave S And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in May, June, July, August, September, October. Open: Daily 10:00 TO Dusk Corn maze open August-October 10:00am - 9:00pm We are open for business from May 1 through October 31. We sell vegetables daily from spring through fall. Payment: Cash, only.
Pottawattamie County
- Ditmars Orchard - Apples, peaches, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, and prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides
19475 225th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503. Phone: 712-256-7053. Fax: 712-388-0483. Email us at: LyleDitmars@hotmail.com. Directions: Council Bluffs Exit 8 from I-80 then east on Highway 6 one half mile to Hunt Ave. North 1 and one half miles. Click here for a map to our farm. Crops are usually available in August, September, October, November. Open: Tuesday thru Satuday 10 to 5, Sunday noon to 5 Generally open August 1 thru December 15. However, special events can scheduled. Payment: Cash, Check. Cider made on site in season. Hot apple pie and fried apple pie with ice cream. Cider slushes. Hand poured candles and other items including gourmet sodas. -
Pioneer Trail Orchard & Pumpkin
Patch - Apples, Pumpkins, hay rides, corn maze and much more.
21534 Chestnut Road, Council Bluffs, IA 51503-7397. It seems they prefer email, Email them but here's their phone, too: 712-366-1505. Click here for a map!
Plymouth County
- Diane's Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins, winter
squash, restrooms, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
22324 Hwy C-12, Ireton, IA 51027. Phone: 712-552-1912. Email: dianet@hickorytech.net. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: Crops are usually available in September, October. Open: from the last Saturday in September thru October. Open weekends Saturday 10 to 6 and Sunday 1pm-5pm; open week days by appointment. Also take schools and other groups by appointment Free pumpkin painting Payment: Cash, Check.
Scott County
- Miss Effie's Country Flowers and Garden Stuff
- flowers, and prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand
27387 130th Ave, Donahue, IA 52746. Phone: 563-282-4338. Email us at: cmlafrenz@netins.net. Directions: 1 mile east and 1/4 mile north of Don's Pub in beautiful downtown Donahue! And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in June, July, August, September, October. Open: Wed to Friday, 8 am to 6 pm Saturday, 8 am to 3 pm Sun, 11 am to 3 pm Closed Monday and Tuesday Payment: Cash, Check. One gallon jug of flowers for only $8! Fresh eggs and homemade jams available. Member-- Buy Fresh, Buy Local.
Story County
- The
Berry Patch - follows organic methods, Apples, asparagus, blackberries, blueberries,
cherries, currants (red and black), gooseberries, pumpkins, raspberries,
rhubarb, strawberries, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, and prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms,
picnic area, horse-drawn hay rides, tractor-pulled hay rides
62785 280 Street, Nevada, IA 50201. Phone: 877 382 5138. Email us at: information@BerryPatchFarm.com. Directions: from Des Moines, north on I35 to exit 102,turn east on 210. Go east 5 miles to S14, go north 6 miles to 280 st. Go east 3/4 miles to Berry Patch Farm. From Ames: East on US 30 8 miles to S14. South 4 miles to 280 Street East 3/4 miles to Berry Patch Farm Directions and Mapquest on our web site. And for a map to our farm, Click here. Click here for picking updates. Crops are usually available in June, July, August, September, October. Open: please check website for current hours We follow organic methods, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. Heritage Red Raspberries and Fall Gold Raspberries, Apples; Honeycrisp, Earlygold, Gala, Mollies Delicious, Mac Intosh, Priscilla , Liberty, Red Cortland, Jonathon, Lura Red - Black's Heritage Farm - pumpkins
26156 530th Avenue, Ames, IA 50010. Phone: 515-292-1936. Email us at: duane@duaneblack.com. Directions: 2 miles south of Hwy 30 at Elwood (530th Ave.), ISU exit Click here for a map to our farm. We are open October. Our hours are: Saturday and Sunday 10 am to dusk Monday to Friday groups and others by appointment Horse drawn hayrides, food available, petting animals on week ends. Check for special events. -
Center Grove Orchard - apples, pumpkins, and prepicked produce, gift
shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals,
birthday parties, school tours
32835 610th Ave, Cambridge, IA 50046. Phone: 888-227-7531. Fax: 515-383-4354. Email: info@centergroveorchard.com. Directions: Just north of Ankeny and south of Ames, 5 miles east of I-35 on Highway 210 (Exit 102, Cambridge). Then, north 1/8 mile on 610th Ave. And for a map to our farm, Click here. Click here for picking updates. Crops are usually available in September, October, November. Open: Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 7 pm; Sunday Noon to 6 pm Open Labor Day Weekend through Thanksgiving Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. We offer bonfires and campfires for church groups, youth groups, company events, etc. We have weekend festivals throughout the season with extra activities. Details on our web site.
Tama County
- Hinegardner Orchard - pick-your-own apples,
strawberries, Pumpkin Patch, pumpkins, squash, cider, honey, caramel apples,
pies.
1348 295th Street, Montour, Iowa 50173. Phone: 641-492-6353. Open: Call for hours and availability. Directions: Click here for a map. Apple Orchard, Strawberry Farm.
Van Buren County
- Leslie's Little Bit of Heaven - strawberries
521 West Cedar St., Birmingham, Iowa, 319-498-4479. Open: Call for hours
Orchard and strawberry farm. I haven't confirmed that they are pyo.
Washington County
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Sass Family Farm - follows organic
methods, beans, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant,
melons, onions, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, other
vegetables, Other fruit or veg, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the
field, straw or hay bale maze, and prepicked produce, gift shop, restrooms,
picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides, petting zoo
3060 160th Street, , Riverside, IA 52327. Phone: 319-648-3788. Fax: 319-653-3297. Email us at: sassfarms@netzero.net. Directions: Just east off Hwy 218 on 160th St, South of Riverside And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in July, August, September, October. Open: Everyday 11 am to 7 PM Farm's market opens July 1st with fresh vegetables and sweet corn/melons, fall season opens October 1st with pumpkin patch, haunted barn and trail w/hayrack rides, straw maze, petting zoo... We follow organic methods, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, Check. Fall decorating headquarters - corn shocks, bales of straw, pumpkins, Indian corn, gourds, etc...
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