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We know of one U-pick farm in Rockton. Another 17 are within 25 miles. From Rockford, IL, Rockton lies roughly 15 miles to the north.
Ripe this week around Rockton
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
- Flowers Last weeks around Rockton, typically through mid November. 2 farms within 25 mi, closest: Happy Acres (9 mi).
Based on the typical seasons for Illinois, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around May 1). Treat the dates as a guide and check the farm's own update before you drive out.
More U-pick farms around Rockton
- 8.4 mi Apple Hut Beloit ApplesRaspberries
- 8.8 mi Happy Acres Beloit ApplesBlackberriesFlowersPumpkinsRaspberriesStrawberriesTomatoesVegetables
- 12 mi Skelly's Farm Market Janesville StrawberriesPumpkinsCorn maze
- 14 mi The Pumpkin Patch Caledonia Pumpkins
- 14 mi Curran's Orchard Rockford Apples
- 16 mi Dee's Nutz and Berries Brodhead CherriesRaspberries
- 17 mi The Lindberg Pumpkin Patch Caledonia Pumpkins
- 17 mi Hazeltine Strawberries Janesville Strawberries
- 17 mi Spirit Hill Farm Pumpkinland Clinton Pumpkins
- 18 mi Bull Run Maze Poplar Grove Corn maze
U-pick around Rockton
Within 25 miles of Rockton there are 18 farms on our map in 13 towns. Among them: 8 pumpkin patches, 7 orchards with apples, 5 with strawberries, 4 with raspberries and 4 corn mazes. 12 of them list a website or Facebook page with current hours.
In Rockton itself you'll find Orchard Ridge Farms, with apples. It posts updates online and sits on 6786 Yale Bridge Rd. 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 | Happy Acres Beloit | 9 mi | 8 |
| Apples | Orchard Ridge Farms Rockton | in town | 7 |
| Strawberries | Happy Acres Beloit | 9 mi | 5 |
| Raspberries | Apple Hut Beloit | 8 mi | 4 |
| Corn maze | Skelly's Farm Market Janesville | 12 mi | 4 |
| Blackberries | Happy Acres Beloit | 9 mi | 2 |
| Flowers | Happy Acres Beloit | 9 mi | 2 |
| Cherries | Dee's Nutz and Berries Brodhead | 16 mi | 1 |
| Sunflowers | Heidi's Happy Acres Monroe | 22 mi | 1 |
Picking calendar for the area
- May: strawberries (5)
- June: strawberries (5), raspberries (4), flowers (2), cherries (1)
- July: raspberries (4), blackberries (2), flowers (2), cherries (1), sunflowers (1)
- August: apples (7), raspberries (4), blackberries (2), flowers (2), sunflowers (1)
- September: pumpkins (8), apples (7), raspberries (4), corn maze (4), flowers (2), sunflowers (1)
- October: pumpkins (8), apples (7), corn maze (4), flowers (2)
Numbers in brackets are farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Illinois; each farm sets its own dates.
Best time for U-pick near Rockton
In a typical year Rockton sees its last frost around May 1 and the first one of fall around October 12. That leaves about 162 frost-free days for the farms. Late frost keeps the season near Rockton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | August to October | 58–78 °F | 6 | 1 |
October brings highs around 58 °F and mornings near 39 °F, so pack a warm layer for apple picking.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Rockton, 7 miles away. The actual dates in Rockton 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 Rockton, 7 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- Downtown Beloit Farmers' Market - Summer Beloit · 7 mi · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · May–Oct · SNAP/EBT
- Downtown Beloit Farmers' Market - Winter Beloit · 7 mi · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Nov–Apr · SNAP/EBT
- Rockford Midtown Market Rockford · 15 mi · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Aug–Oct
- Janesville Farmers Market, Inc. Janesville · 16 mi · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · May–Oct · SNAP/EBT
U-pick in nearby towns
- Beloit, WI 2 farms · 8.6 mi
- Rockford, IL 1 farm · 14 mi
- Janesville, WI 2 farms · 14 mi
- Caledonia, IL 2 farms · 15 mi
- Poplar Grove, IL 2 farms · 19 mi
- Cherry Valley, IL 2 farms · 21 mi
- Harvard, IL 4 farms · 28 mi
- Oregon, WI 2 farms · 32 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Rockton: questions and answers
Where can you pick your own fruit in Rockton, IL?
We know of one farm in Rockton: Orchard Ridge Farms. Within 25 miles there are 17 more.
What can you pick in Rockton?
The farms here list apples most often. Picking dates around Rockton move with the weather, so call or check online first.
When is the last frost in Rockton?
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 Rockton, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
Where is the closest pumpkin patch to Rockton?
Happy Acres in Beloit, about 9 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 8 farms with pumpkins in total. The usual season in Illinois is September to October.
Where is the closest apple orchard to Rockton?
Right in Rockton: Orchard Ridge Farms. Within 25 miles we list 7 farms with apples in total. The usual season in Illinois is August to October.
What is the nearest strawberry farm to Rockton?
Happy Acres in Beloit, about 9 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.
Also in Rockton: 1 Christmas tree farm on our sister site Christmas Tree Farms Nearby.
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