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We know of one U-pick farm in Dubuque. Another 3 are within 25 miles. From Cedar Rapids, IA, Dubuque lies roughly 59 miles to the northeast.
Ripe this week around Dubuque
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
- Apples Last weeks around Dubuque, typically through early November. 1 farm within 25 mi, closest: Terrapin Orchard (22 mi).
Based on the typical seasons for Iowa, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around April 28). Treat the dates as a guide and check the farm's own update before you drive out.
More U-pick farms around Dubuque
- 15 mi Annie's Acres Strawberries Bellevue Strawberries
- 18 mi Papa's Pumpkin Patch Bellevue Pumpkins
- 22 mi Terrapin Orchard Woodbine Township Apples
The Dubuque area at a glance
Draw a 25-mile circle around Dubuque and you get 4 U-pick farms in 3 towns, including 2 pumpkin patches, 1 with strawberries, 1 orchard with apples and 1 corn maze. For 3 of them we have a website or Facebook page, which is the best place to check what's ripe.
Dubuque's own U-pick farm is Schusters Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze, with pumpkins and corn maze. It sits on 7541 Schueller Heights Road. For anything it doesn't grow, check the closest farms by crop below.
Closest farm for each crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | Schusters Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze Dubuque | in town | 2 |
| Strawberries | Annie's Acres Strawberries Bellevue | 15 mi | 1 |
| Apples | Terrapin Orchard Woodbine Township | 22 mi | 1 |
| Corn maze | Schusters Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze Dubuque | in town | 1 |
Month by month around Dubuque
- June: strawberries (1)
- July: strawberries (1)
- September: pumpkins (2), apples (1), corn maze (1)
- October: pumpkins (2), apples (1), corn maze (1)
Farm counts in brackets cover 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Iowa; each farm sets its own dates.
When to pick around Dubuque
In a typical year Dubuque sees its last frost around April 28 and the first one of fall around October 11. That leaves about 165 frost-free days for the farms.
| Crop | Typical season in Iowa | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | September to October | 60–73 °F | 6 | 1 |
| Corn maze | September to October | 60–73 °F | 6 | 1 |
October brings highs around 60 °F and mornings near 40 °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 Dubuque, 4 miles away. The actual dates in Dubuque 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 Dubuque, 4 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- Dubuque Farmers Market Dubuque · 7 mi · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · SNAP/EBT
- The Territory Farmers' Market Galena · 17 mi · Sun 8 AM–12 PM
U-pick in nearby towns
- Bellevue, IA 2 farms · 16 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Dubuque: questions and answers
Where can you pick your own fruit in Dubuque, IA?
We know of one farm in Dubuque: Schusters Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze. Within 25 miles there are 3 more.
What can you pick in Dubuque?
The farms here list pumpkins and corn maze most often. Seasons change every year with the weather, so check the farm's website or call before you go.
When is the last frost in Dubuque?
Around April 28 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 11. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Dubuque, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
Where is the closest pumpkin patch to Dubuque?
Right in Dubuque: Schusters Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with pumpkins in total. The usual season in Iowa is September to October.
What is the nearest strawberry farm to Dubuque?
Annie's Acres Strawberries in Bellevue, about 15 miles away in a straight line. It's the only one we list within 25 miles. The usual season in Iowa is June to July.
Where is the closest apple orchard to Dubuque?
Terrapin Orchard in Woodbine Township, about 22 miles away in a straight line. It's the only one we list within 25 miles. The usual season in Iowa is September to October.
Know a farm we don't list yet? Let us know and we'll add it.