Flower farm · Berry farm
Beacon Woods Farm
U-pick flowers and blueberries in Oak Grove, Illinois
From the farm's website
The farm's own words, quoted as posted on its website, with the page each line comes from and the day we read it. Seasons, hours and prices change: check with the farm before you go.
U-pick
“One of the most beautiful sights is our U-Pick Flower area.”
Source: beaconwoodsfarm.com/flower-u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
“At Beacon Woods Farm, we offer weekly U pick flower events beginning in mid to late April (weather dependent of course!”
“Our U-pick opportunities are always posted under “Events” so please check there prior to coming out – just to make sure it’s a picking day.”
Source: beaconwoodsfarm.com/flower-u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“Beacon Woods Farm is located just south of Milan, IL and is filled with scrumptious berries and tasty ripe vegetables.”
Source: beaconwoodsfarm.com/flower-u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
“Windy but beautiful day to pick tulips!”
Source: beaconwoodsfarm.com/flower-u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
“As the temperatures start to cool off the dahlias and China asters start pumping out their gorgeous blooms and continue until first frost.”
Source: beaconwoodsfarm.com/flower-u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
“Every guest who comes picks a bouquet.”
Source: beaconwoodsfarm.com/flower-u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
“All flower prices are posted along with picking instructions in the flower rows.”
Source: beaconwoodsfarm.com/flower-u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
“All guests, including children, pick a bouquet.”
Source: beaconwoodsfarm.com/flower-u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
“Beacon Woods Farm & Flowers will also have some available or you can pick into pint size containers which we will provide.”
Source: beaconwoodsfarm.com/u-pick-frequently-asked-questions, checked October 6, 2026
“Some folks like to wear gloves when picking flowers.”
“You may bring one adult picker of your choice for blueberry picking.”
Source: beaconwoodsfarm.com/u-pick-frequently-asked-questions, checked October 6, 2026
“Blueberries are usually available from late June through early August.”
Source: beaconwoodsfarm.com/u-pick-frequently-asked-questions, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“We are typically open Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings during the growing season.”
“Photographers (with cameras) are welcomed to come at our designated photography hours (typically in late afternoon when the lighting is perfect ).”
Source: beaconwoodsfarm.com/flower-u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
Prices
“Blueberries: $3.00 per pound or $3.00 per pint”
“Flowers: Flowers range from $0.50 to $3.00 per stem depending on variety.”
“Minimum purchase for flowers is $20.”
Source: beaconwoodsfarm.com/u-pick-frequently-asked-questions, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“There is a 3% processing fee for credit or debit cards.”
Source: beaconwoodsfarm.com/flower-u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
“Certified service animals are allowed.”
Source: beaconwoodsfarm.com/flower-u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
“We encourage all flower pickers to wear “farm shoes” and bring their own scissors or snips, a clean bucket to take their flowers home, and perhaps some gloves.”
Source: beaconwoodsfarm.com/flower-u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
“You may also want to bring a stool or bucket to sit on.”
“You may bring buckets or boxes to pick in.”
Source: beaconwoodsfarm.com/u-pick-frequently-asked-questions, checked October 6, 2026
“Cash or check is preferred.”
Source: beaconwoodsfarm.com/u-pick-frequently-asked-questions, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Flowers
- Blueberries
Crops and months read from the lines quoted above; a crop with no months is one the farm names without a picking window.
| Crop | How | Months | When (farm) | Varieties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flowers | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Blueberries | U-pick | Not stated | – |
Typical Illinois seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Blueberries: June–August. Source: University of Illinois Extension: Illinois…What’s in Season (farmers market calendars for northern and southern Illinois), read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Address
- 13011 28th St W, Oak Grove, ILRock Island County
Beacon Woods Farm: questions
Does Beacon Woods Farm have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "At Beacon Woods Farm, we offer weekly U pick flower events beginning in mid to late April (weather dependent of course!"