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There's one place to pick your own fruit in Barrington. Another 28 are within 25 miles. Barrington is about 6 miles northeast of Elgin, IL.
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Ripe this week around Barrington
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
- Flowers Last weeks around Barrington, typically through early November. 2 farms within 25 mi, closest: Shady Hill Gardens (19 mi).
Based on the typical seasons for Illinois, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around April 25). Treat the dates as a guide and check the farm's own update before you drive out.
More U-pick farms around Barrington
- 12 mi Tom's Farm Market Huntley RaspberriesApplesStrawberriesCorn maze
- 13 mi Dave's Pumpkins Huntley Pumpkins
- 13 mi Goebbert's Pumpkin Patch Hampshire PumpkinsVegetablesTomatoes
- 14 mi Sun Berry Orchard Farm \u2013 Mundelein Mundelein Apples
- 16 mi M&M Christmas Tree Farm Huntley Christmas trees
- 17 mi Krueger's Vegetable Farm Stand Lakemoor Tomatoes
- 19 mi All Seasons Orchard Woodstock ApplesPumpkinsCorn maze
- 19 mi Shady Hill Gardens Elburn Flowers
- 20 mi Heinz Orchard Green Oaks Apples
- 20 mi Meadowmoor Orchard Woodstock Apples
What you can pick near Barrington
Counting Barrington itself, we list 29 U-pick farms within 25 miles, spread over 13 towns: 15 orchards with apples, 13 pumpkin patches, 5 with strawberries, 5 with raspberries and 4 corn mazes. 21 post their hours online, so you can check before you drive.
The one farm inside Barrington is Pumpkin Patch, with pumpkins. It sits on 15 N 272 Old Sutton Road. When it has nothing ripe, the table below points to the nearest alternatives.
Nearest place to pick, by crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | Tom's Farm Market Huntley | 12 mi | 15 |
| Pumpkins | Pumpkin Patch Barrington | in town | 13 |
| Strawberries | Tom's Farm Market Huntley | 12 mi | 5 |
| Raspberries | Tom's Farm Market Huntley | 12 mi | 5 |
| Corn maze | Tom's Farm Market Huntley | 12 mi | 4 |
| Flowers | Shady Hill Gardens Elburn | 19 mi | 2 |
| Blueberries | McCann Berry Farm Woodstock | 22 mi | 1 |
| Blackberries | Homestead Orchard Woodstock | 22 mi | 1 |
| Cherries | Homestead Orchard Woodstock | 22 mi | 1 |
| Pears | Homestead Orchard Woodstock | 22 mi | 1 |
Month by month around Barrington
- May: strawberries (5)
- June: strawberries (5), raspberries (5), flowers (2), blueberries (1), cherries (1)
- July: raspberries (5), flowers (2), blueberries (1), blackberries (1), cherries (1)
- August: apples (15), raspberries (5), flowers (2), blueberries (1), blackberries (1)
- September: apples (15), pumpkins (13), raspberries (5), corn maze (4), flowers (2)
- October: apples (15), pumpkins (13), corn maze (4), flowers (2)
The counts are for farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Illinois; each farm sets its own dates.
Best time for U-pick near Barrington
Around Barrington the last spring frost usually comes around April 25, and the first fall frost around October 19. That leaves about 177 frost-free days for the farms.
| Crop | Typical season in Illinois | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | September to October | 60–72 °F | 6 | 1 |
October brings highs around 60 °F and mornings near 42 °F, so pack a warm layer for the pumpkin patch.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Barrington, 3 miles away. The actual dates in Barrington can shift by a few weeks from one year to the next.
Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals (average daily high; days with at least 0.1 inch of rain) at the station nearest Barrington, 3 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- Downtown Elgin Farmers Market Elgin · 6 mi · Fri 3 PM–7 PM · Jun–Oct · SNAP/EBT
- Open Air Farmers Market+ At The Dole Mansion Crystal Lake · 12 mi · Sun 10 AM–2 PM · Jun–Oct
- Crystal Lake Farmers Market Crystal Lake · 13 mi · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Jun–Sep
- Huntley Farmers Market Huntley · 13 mi · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · May–Oct
Nearby towns
- Huntley, IL 3 farms · 13 mi
- Woodstock, IL 11 farms · 21 mi
- Marengo, IL 3 farms · 22 mi
- Sugar Grove, IL 2 farms · 23 mi
- Maple Park, IL 2 farms · 24 mi
- Sycamore, IL 3 farms · 25 mi
- Spring Grove, IL 2 farms · 27 mi
- Chicago, IL 2 farms · 30 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Barrington: questions and answers
Are there pick-your-own farms in Barrington, IL?
We know of one farm in Barrington: Pumpkin Patch. Within 25 miles there are 28 more.
What can you pick in Barrington?
The farms here list pumpkins most often. Before a trip to Barrington, check the farm's website or social media for what is ripe.
When is the last frost in Barrington?
Around April 25 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 19. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Barrington, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
Where is the closest apple orchard to Barrington?
Tom's Farm Market in Huntley, about 12 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 15 farms with apples in total. The usual season in Illinois is August to October.
Where is the closest pumpkin patch to Barrington?
Right in Barrington: Pumpkin Patch. Within 25 miles we list 13 farms with pumpkins in total. The usual season in Illinois is September to October.
Where is the closest strawberry farm to Barrington?
Tom's Farm Market in Huntley, about 12 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 5 farms with strawberries in total. The usual season in Illinois is May to June.
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