Orchard
Liberty Apple Orchard
U-pick apples in Edwardsville, 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
“Liberty Apple Orchard, a pick-your-own orchard located on the east side of Edwardsville, has 21 varieties for picking from late August through November.”
Source: libertyappleorchard.com, checked October 6, 2026
“Only pay for what you pick.”
Source: libertyappleorchard.com, checked October 6, 2026
“Liberty Apple Orchard is committed to serving our community with an easily accessible, family-friendly U-Pick experience.”
Source: libertyappleorchard.com, checked October 6, 2026
Season
“Open for Season!”
Source: libertyappleorchard.com, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“We offer 21 varieties of apples from late August through November.”
Source: libertyappleorchard.com, checked October 6, 2026
“With 21 varieties of apples available August - November, we have something for every apple lover.”
Source: libertyappleorchard.com, checked October 6, 2026
“We'll have fresh apples waiting for you starting in late August through November.”
Source: libertyappleorchard.com, checked October 6, 2026
“We have an abundant crop of “September Wonder” Fuji.”
Source: libertyappleorchard.com, checked October 6, 2026
“While you’re picking, don’t forget to also check out our Johnathan, Empire, Liberty and Cortland apples before they’re gone!”
Source: libertyappleorchard.com/delicious-braeburn-ready-for-picking, checked October 6, 2026
“This Labor Day from 10-2, stop by to pick your favorite Fuji, Cortland, Empire, Liberty, Jonathan, HoneyCrisp, and McIntosh apples.”
Source: libertyappleorchard.com/dont-fear-the-heat-come-visit-us-th…, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“Sunday 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm”
Source: libertyappleorchard.com, checked October 6, 2026
“Tue – Wed 2:00pm - 5:00pm”
“Thu – Fri 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm”
“Saturday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm”
Source: libertyappleorchard.com, checked October 6, 2026
Prices
“$2.60/lb — No other fees!”
Source: libertyappleorchard.com, checked October 6, 2026
“$2.65/lb — Ready to take home!”
Source: libertyappleorchard.com, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“This year’s “Going Gold Kid’s Fest” will be held on October 17, 2026.”
“The event will include pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, pumpkin decorating and many other activities.”
Source: libertyappleorchard.com, checked October 6, 2026
“Once you’re done, remember to grab some Pixie Crunch inside the market building… and if you’re here on Saturday morning, maybe a few apple cider donuts for the ride home.”
Source: libertyappleorchard.com/delicious-braeburn-ready-for-picking, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Apples · Aug–Nov
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–November“late August through November” | – |
Typical Illinois seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Apples: July–November. 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
- Picking months
- Usually August–NovemberThe months the farm’s website gives for its U-pick crops; it lists no dates for a specific season.
- Address
- 8308 Kuhn Station Rd, Edwardsville, IL 62025Madison County
Besides picking
- Farm store
- Cider donuts
- Petting zoo
- Events
- Festivals
Liberty Apple Orchard: questions
Does Liberty Apple Orchard have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "Liberty Apple Orchard is committed to serving our community with an easily accessible, family-friendly U-Pick experience."
When can you pick apples at Liberty Apple Orchard?
August–November, in the farm's words "late August through November", 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.