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We list 2 U-pick farms in Caledonia. Another 31 are within 25 miles. Caledonia is about 12 miles northeast of Rockford, IL.
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- Flowers Last weeks around Caledonia, typically through mid November. 1 farm within 25 mi, closest: Happy Acres (17 mi).
Based on the typical seasons for Illinois, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around May 1). Weather moves harvests by a week or two, so check with the farm before you go.
More U-pick farms around Caledonia
- 3.8 mi Bull Run Maze Poplar Grove Corn maze
- 6.1 mi Edwards Apple Orchard Poplar Grove ApplesPumpkinsRaspberries
- 9.4 mi Valley Orchard Cherry Valley Apples
- 12 mi Bethkes' Farm Apples Cherry Valley Apples
- 12 mi Susie's Garden Patch Garden Prairie Pumpkins
- 12 mi Curran's Orchard Rockford Apples
- 12 mi Ben's Christmas Tree Farm Harvard Christmas trees
- 14 mi Spirit Hill Farm Pumpkinland Clinton Pumpkins
- 15 mi Orchard Ridge Farms Rockton Apples
- 16 mi Apple Hut Beloit ApplesRaspberries
The Caledonia area at a glance
Counting Caledonia itself, we list 33 U-pick farms within 25 miles, spread over 16 towns: 16 orchards with apples, 13 pumpkin patches, 7 with strawberries, 6 with raspberries and 4 corn mazes. 26 post their hours online, so you can check before you drive.
Where to go for each crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | Edwards Apple Orchard Poplar Grove | 6 mi | 16 |
| Pumpkins | The Lindberg Pumpkin Patch Caledonia | in town | 13 |
| Strawberries | Happy Acres Beloit | 17 mi | 7 |
| Raspberries | Edwards Apple Orchard Poplar Grove | 6 mi | 6 |
| Corn maze | Bull Run Maze Poplar Grove | 4 mi | 4 |
| Blackberries | Happy Acres Beloit | 17 mi | 3 |
| Blueberries | McCann Berry Farm Woodstock | 22 mi | 1 |
| Cherries | Homestead Orchard Woodstock | 25 mi | 1 |
| Pears | Homestead Orchard Woodstock | 25 mi | 1 |
| Flowers | Happy Acres Beloit | 17 mi | 1 |
Picking calendar for the area
- May: strawberries (7)
- June: strawberries (7), raspberries (6), blueberries (1), cherries (1), flowers (1)
- July: raspberries (6), blackberries (3), blueberries (1), cherries (1), flowers (1)
- August: apples (16), raspberries (6), blackberries (3), blueberries (1), flowers (1)
- September: apples (16), pumpkins (13), raspberries (6), corn maze (4), flowers (1)
- October: apples (16), pumpkins (13), corn maze (4), flowers (1)
Numbers in brackets are farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Illinois; each farm sets its own dates.
When to pick around Caledonia
The median last frost near Caledonia is May 1; the first fall frost arrives around October 12. That leaves about 162 frost-free days for the farms. Late frost keeps the season near Caledonia short, so berries and fruit tend to come in a rush in summer.
| Crop | Typical season in Illinois | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | September to October | 58–71 °F | 5 | 2 |
October brings highs around 58 °F and mornings near 39 °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 Caledonia, 11 miles away. The actual dates in Caledonia 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 Caledonia, 11 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- Downtown Beloit Farmers' Market - Winter Beloit · 11 mi · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Nov–Apr · SNAP/EBT
- Downtown Beloit Farmers' Market - Summer Beloit · 11 mi · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · May–Oct · SNAP/EBT
- Rockford Midtown Market Rockford · 12 mi · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Aug–Oct
Nearby towns
- Poplar Grove, IL 2 farms · 5 mi
- Cherry Valley, IL 2 farms · 10 mi
- Rockford, IL 1 farm · 12 mi
- Beloit, WI 2 farms · 16 mi
- Harvard, IL 4 farms · 16 mi
- Marengo, IL 3 farms · 20 mi
- Janesville, WI 2 farms · 22 mi
- Woodstock, IL 11 farms · 23 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Caledonia: questions and answers
Where can you pick your own fruit in Caledonia, IL?
We list 2 farms in Caledonia, including The Lindberg Pumpkin Patch and The Pumpkin Patch. Another 31 are within 25 miles.
What can you pick in Caledonia?
The farms here list pumpkins most often. Picking dates around Caledonia move with the weather, so call or check online first.
When is the last frost in Caledonia?
Around May 1 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 12. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Caledonia, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
Where is the closest apple orchard to Caledonia?
Edwards Apple Orchard in Poplar Grove, about 6 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 16 farms with apples in total. The usual season in Illinois is August to October.
Where is the closest pumpkin patch to Caledonia?
Right in Caledonia: The Lindberg 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 Caledonia?
Happy Acres in Beloit, about 17 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 7 farms with strawberries in total. The usual season in Illinois is May to June.
Did a farm close, or is one missing? Let us know, we update the list regularly.