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There's one place to pick your own fruit in North Liberty. Another 11 are within 25 miles. It's about 19 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA, heading south.
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- Apples Last weeks around North Liberty, typically through early November. 4 farms within 25 mi, closest: Wilson's Orchard (7 mi).
Based on the typical seasons for Iowa, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around April 21). These are typical dates, not promises: farms post the real opening on their website or social pages.
More U-pick farms around North Liberty
- 4.9 mi Lovely Bunches Iowa City FlowersPumpkins
- 6 mi Shima Pumpkin Patch Solon Pumpkins
- 7 mi Wilson's Orchard Iowa City ApplesPumpkins
- 7 mi The Berry Basket Farm Iowa City Strawberries
- 7.4 mi St. Bridget's Flower Farm Solon Flowers
- 9.3 mi Blueyah Organic Blueberry Farm Tiffin Blueberries
- 9.4 mi The Orchards on Sand Road Iowa City Apples
- 16 mi The Big Apple Orchard Mount Vernon ApplesPumpkins
- 20 mi East Post Pumpkins Marion Pumpkins
- 21 mi Allen's Orchard Marion ApplesPearsGrapesPumpkins
The North Liberty area at a glance
Draw a 25-mile circle around North Liberty and you get 12 U-pick farms in 7 towns, including 8 pumpkin patches, 4 orchards with apples, 2 for cut flowers, 1 with strawberries and 1 with blueberries. 6 of them list a website or Facebook page with current hours.
In North Liberty itself you'll find Colony Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze, with pumpkins and corn maze. It posts updates online and sits on 2780 Front Street. If it's closed or picked out, the table below shows the next-closest farm for each crop.
Where to go for each crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | Colony Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze North Liberty | in town | 8 |
| Apples | Wilson's Orchard Iowa City | 7 mi | 4 |
| Flowers | Lovely Bunches Iowa City | 5 mi | 2 |
| Strawberries | The Berry Basket Farm Iowa City | 7 mi | 1 |
| Blueberries | Blueyah Organic Blueberry Farm Tiffin | 9 mi | 1 |
| Pears | Allen's Orchard Marion | 21 mi | 1 |
| Grapes | Allen's Orchard Marion | 21 mi | 1 |
| Corn maze | Colony Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze North Liberty | in town | 1 |
Picking calendar for the area
- June: strawberries (1)
- July: flowers (2), strawberries (1), blueberries (1)
- August: flowers (2), blueberries (1)
- September: pumpkins (8), apples (4), flowers (2), corn maze (1)
- October: pumpkins (8), apples (4), corn maze (1)
The counts are for farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Iowa; each farm sets its own dates.
Picking season in North Liberty
In a typical year North Liberty sees its last frost around April 21 and the first one of fall around October 18. That leaves about 180 frost-free days for the farms.
| Crop | Typical season in Iowa | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | September to October | 64–78 °F | 5 | 1 |
| Corn maze | September to October | 64–78 °F | 5 | 1 |
October brings highs around 64 °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 North Liberty, 7 miles away. The actual dates in North Liberty 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 North Liberty, 7 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- Old MacDonald’s Farmers Market Cedar Rapids · 18 mi · Wed 4 PM–6 PM · Jun–Sep
More towns with U-pick near North Liberty
- Iowa City, IA 4 farms · 6 mi
- Solon, IA 2 farms · 6.5 mi
- Marion, IA 2 farms · 20 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in North Liberty: questions and answers
Are there pick-your-own farms in North Liberty, IA?
We know of one farm in North Liberty: Colony Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze. Within 25 miles there are 11 more.
What can you pick in North Liberty?
The farms here list pumpkins and corn maze most often. Before a trip to North Liberty, check the farm's website or social media for what is ripe.
When is the last frost in North Liberty?
Around April 21 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 18. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest North Liberty, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
Where is the closest pumpkin patch to North Liberty?
Right in North Liberty: Colony Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze. Within 25 miles we list 8 farms with pumpkins in total. The usual season in Iowa is September to October.
Where is the closest apple orchard to North Liberty?
Wilson's Orchard in Iowa City, about 7 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 4 farms with apples in total. The usual season in Iowa is September to October.
What is the nearest flower farm to North Liberty?
Lovely Bunches in Iowa City, about 5 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with flowers in total. The usual season in Iowa is July to September.
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