Cherry Picking in Iowa

We list 4 cherry orchards in 4 towns across Iowa. The season usually runs from July.

Altoona 1

Upstream Gardens & Orchard
5987 NE 88th St, Altoona

Hours change weekly

ApplesBlackberriesBlueberriesCherriesPeachesPearsPumpkinsRaspberriesStrawberriesTomatoesVegetables

Jefferson 1

Deal's Orchard
1102 244th Street, Jefferson

ApplesCherriesPumpkinsTomatoesCorn mazeChristmas trees

Nevada 1

The Berry Patch (Nevada)
62785 280th Street, Nevada

Usually June-Oct

ApplesBlackberriesBlueberriesCherriesPumpkinsRaspberriesStrawberriesVegetables

Winterset 1

Burr Oak Farms
1121 220th Street, Winterset

Mid June-mid Nov, Mon-Sat 10-6

ApplesBlackberriesCherriesPearsPeaches

Cherry Picking in Iowa: questions

When is cherries season in Iowa?

Cherries are usually ready from July in Iowa. Weather shifts the start by a week or two each year, so check the farm's website or call before you go. 3 of the farms listed here have posted their own season notes.

How many cherry orchards are in Iowa?

We list 4 cherry orchards in Iowa, in Altoona, Jefferson, Nevada and Winterset.

What else can you pick at these farms?

Many of the cherry orchards in Iowa grow more than one crop: 4 also list apples, 3 also list blackberries and 3 also list pumpkins.

See all U-pick farms in Iowa, find farms near you on the map, or read u-pick season calendar.