Enjoy the Best Apple Picking this Fall
As summer fades and the cool breeze of autumn calls us outdoors, few activities evoke the same sense of joy and nostalgia as walking through an orchard to pick fresh fall apples. At Tanners Orchard, we believe this experience creates the sweetest memories you will forever cherish. That’s why we’ve long been proud to offer a premium apple-picking experience that Central Illinois has loved for generations. For the best apple picking in Illinois, plan a trip to Tanners Orchard and make memories that will last a lifetime.
Tanners Orchard Offers U-Pick Apples and More
Tanners Orchard offers a wide variety of apples for your enjoyment. Our orchard features 17 varieties and 11,000 U-pick apple trees, so you’ll be sure to find your favorite flavors. We’ve made it even easier, by providing an online apple chart. This will help you see when each variety is ripe and ready for picking. With different apple options available throughout the season, you can be prepared to visit at the right time. Bring home your favorite varieties to make pies, ciders, and jams, or to meet your snacking needs.
Our Festival Days start in September. During these special days, we offer wagon rides out to the orchard so you can load up on your favorite apples. In addition to our apple orchard, we have a 20-acre pumpkin patch that features numerous varieties. Use these pumpkins for decorating or baking. Starting in September, our orchard and pumpkin patch are open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the last admission at 4:15 p.m. U-pick admission is $5 per person. You can take home apples for $12 per half peck or $20 per peck.
Shop for Apple and Other Snacks
In addition to offering the best apple picking in Illinois, we offer a variety of goods that are made with our apples. Our Farm Market and Apple Bin Bakery are loaded with treats, made fresh on our farm. Pick up your favorites for you to enjoy at home. Our shop is also packed with delicious jams, jellies, apple butter, kettle corn, and more. And from apple cider pies, fudge, and homemade apple cider donuts, there’s always something tasty and indulgent to sample.
Visit Tanners Orchard Today
If you’re ready for the best apple picking in Illinois, plan a trip to Tanners Orchard today. We are located at 740 IL-40 in Speer IL, just north of Peoria. Contact us directly for directions or hours. Or to learn more about our varieties of apples, call us at 309-493-5442. We look forward to seeing you.