Orchard · Flower farm
Hillside Acres
U-pick apples and sunflowers in Rossville, Indiana
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
“U-Pick Apple Varieties we have are: McIntosh, Gala, Mutsu, Blondee, Fuji, & Cortland.”
Source: hillsideacresfamilyfarm.com/u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
“Our policy is if you pick it, you keep it.”
Source: hillsideacresfamilyfarm.com/u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
Season
“Our apple season starts the end of August – October.”
Source: hillsideacresfamilyfarm.com/u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“Supermarket apples can’t compare to the flavor of a ripe, freshly picked apple straight from the tree.”
Source: hillsideacresfamilyfarm.com/u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
“No admission fee to pick apples.”
Source: hillsideacresfamilyfarm.com/u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
“If you drop apples while picking, they are still good to keep.”
Source: hillsideacresfamilyfarm.com/u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
“Sunflower Trail– Opening our season the end of August with a 2.5-acre sunflower trail!”
Source: hillsideacresfamilyfarm.com, checked October 6, 2026
“Sunflower Admission is from Aug 29-Sept 10th.”
Source: hillsideacresfamilyfarm.com/sunflower-trail, checked October 6, 2026
“The u-pick pumpkin patch, corn maze, & wagon rides will not be open at this time.”
“The Bucket allows you to pick as many sunflowers that can fit into the bucket!”
Source: hillsideacresfamilyfarm.com/sunflower-trail, checked October 6, 2026
“2026 dates are Aug 29-Sept 10th.”
Source: hillsideacresfamilyfarm.com/sunflower-trail, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“Open on Friday after 4pm & Saturday’s till dark.”
Source: hillsideacresfamilyfarm.com/activities-admission, checked October 6, 2026
“We are allowing 2-3 photographers at a time while we are closed and 1 while we are open to the public.”
Source: hillsideacresfamilyfarm.com/sunflower-trail, checked October 6, 2026
Prices
“1/2 Peck Bag – $8.00”
“Peck Bag – $16.00”
“1/2 Bushel – $25.00”
Source: hillsideacresfamilyfarm.com/u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
“Wednesday & Thursday’s: $11/person (no wagon rides)”
“Friday & Saturday’s: $13/person”
“Buy our fall 2026 Admission Season Pass for $40/person!”
Source: hillsideacresfamilyfarm.com/activities-admission, checked October 6, 2026
“Admission $10/person (kids 4 & younger free) & includes: 2 cut sunflowers from the 2-acre trail & all activities in Timber Town including the jump pillow.”
Source: hillsideacresfamilyfarm.com/sunflower-trail, checked October 6, 2026
“Single Stem: $2.50”
“Unlimited Stem Bucket: $30”
Source: hillsideacresfamilyfarm.com/sunflower-trail, checked October 6, 2026
“$40/1 hour site fee.”
Source: hillsideacresfamilyfarm.com/sunflower-trail, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“Just choose from a 1/2 peck, peck, or 1/2 bushel bag to purchase in the market.”
Source: hillsideacresfamilyfarm.com/u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
“Payment Options: We accept cash, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, & American Express.”
Source: hillsideacresfamilyfarm.com/activities-admission, checked October 6, 2026
“Please bring your own scissors or pruners to cut the stalks”
“We do not allow any pets.”
Source: hillsideacresfamilyfarm.com/sunflower-trail, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“2026 6-acre Corn Maze powered by CFS-Rossville.”
Source: hillsideacresfamilyfarm.com/activities-admission, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Apples · Aug–Oct
- Sunflowers
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | U-pick & pre-picked | August–October“the end of August – October” | – | |
| Sunflowers | U-pick | Not stated | – |
At a glance
- Address
- 9811 N County Road 600 W, Rossville, INClinton County
More from the farm’s website
Pumpkins are not offered in 2026.
Not offered in 2026
- PumpkinsIn the farm's words: “The u-pick pumpkin patch, corn maze, & wagon rides will not be open at this time.”
Besides picking
- Corn maze
Hillside Acres: questions
Does Hillside Acres have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "U-Pick Apple Varieties we have are: McIntosh, Gala, Mutsu, Blondee, Fuji, & Cortland."
When can you pick apples at Hillside Acres?
August–October, in the farm's words "the end of August – October", according to the farm's website (checked October 6, 2026). Picking depends on the weather and the crop: check with the farm before you go.