Orchard · Pumpkin patch
Rader Family Farms
U-pick apples and pumpkins in Normal, 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
“Apple picking is more than just filling a basket — it’s about making memories together.”
Source: raderfamilyfarms.com/apple-orchard, checked October 6, 2026
“These and many others, including Galas and Fujis, will be part of our fall U-pick season.”
Source: raderfamilyfarms.com/apple-orchard, checked October 6, 2026
“Included with Admission: Access to our U-Pick pumpkin patch and Adam’s Apple Orchard is included with your farm admission.”
Source: raderfamilyfarms.com/admission-fees-policies, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“Apple Varieties Ready For Picking: Sweet Maia, Gala, Summerset, Roseland Red Honeycrisp, Pixie Crunch, Rising Sun Fuji and Cortland”
Source: raderfamilyfarms.com, checked October 6, 2026
“Now picking these seven apple varieties: Sweet Maia, Gala, Summerset, Roseland Red Honeycrisp, Pixie Crunch, Rising Sun Fuji and Cortland”
“We invite you to experience apple picking at Adam’s Apple Orchard — a 2.5-acre orchard with more than 3,000 trees and 14 apple varieties.”
“Visitors can choose between 1/4 peck, 1/2 peck or a full peck bag for their apple-picking experience.”
“Apple picking begins in September”
“Apple picking at Rader Family Farms begins in early September.”
Source: raderfamilyfarms.com/apple-orchard, checked October 6, 2026
“Start or continue a fall tradition by picking just the right pumpkin at Rader Family Farms, where the vibrant colors of fall come to life in our acres of pumpkin patch.”
“We also have dozens of varieties of pumpkins, squash and gourds, including edibles and ornamentals, plus corn stalks, hay bales and mums to decorate for the fall season, all available in our produce area!”
Source: raderfamilyfarms.com/amazing-pumpkins, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“Wed-Sun and Columbus Day 10am – 6pm”
Source: raderfamilyfarms.com, checked October 6, 2026
“10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday and Columbus Day”
Source: raderfamilyfarms.com/admission-fees-policies, checked October 6, 2026
Prices
“Orchard access fee is $3/person.”
Source: raderfamilyfarms.com/apple-orchard, checked October 6, 2026
“Pumpkin or Apple Only Visitors: Guests visiting just to pick pumpkins, or apples without purchasing farm admission, must pay a $3 patch access fee per person.”
Source: raderfamilyfarms.com/admission-fees-policies, checked October 6, 2026
“Please Note: Pumpkins and Apples are not included in your farm admission or the $3 U-Pick patch or orchard access fee.”
“Wednesday through Friday — $19.95 per guest (ages 4 years to 64 years); 3 years and under are free.”
“Saturday, Sunday and Columbus Day — $21.95 per guest (ages 4 years to 64 years); 3 years and under are free.”
“During the month of September, enjoy the farm Wednesday – Friday for $14.95 from 3 pm – 6 pm.”
“Our three night mazes are $10 per person, and are from 6:30 to 9 p.m., with the last maze entrance at 8 p.m.”
Source: raderfamilyfarms.com/admission-fees-policies, checked October 6, 2026
“Pumpkin-Only Visitors: Guests visiting just to pick pumpkins, without purchasing farm admission, must pay a $3 patch access fee per person.”
Source: raderfamilyfarms.com/amazing-pumpkins, checked October 6, 2026
“Please Note: Pumpkins are not included in your farm admission or the $3 U-Pick patch access fee.”
Source: raderfamilyfarms.com/amazing-pumpkins, checked October 6, 2026
“(A $30 Value!”
Source: raderfamilyfarms.com/season-pass, checked October 6, 2026
“Celebrate the spirit of Route 66 and purchase a Fall Season pass for $66.”
Source: raderfamilyfarms.com/season-pass, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“We accept Venmo and all types of credit and debit cards.”
“We accept cash transactions only at the Admissions building.”
“All other points of sale are able to accept cash but are NOT ABLE TO GIVE CASH BACK.”
“Rader Family Farms gift cards may be purchased with cash at the registers and may be used at most locations on the farm.”
Source: raderfamilyfarms.com/admission-fees-policies, checked October 6, 2026
“We encourage you to grab a wagon from outside the maze building, where you can check out clippers and take a leisurely stroll to the field to select that perfect pumpkin for carving or decorating.”
Source: raderfamilyfarms.com/amazing-pumpkins, checked October 6, 2026
“Ages 4 years and older must have their own individual Season Pass.”
Source: raderfamilyfarms.com/season-pass, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“Get Your Kicks At Rader Family Farms from September 4th – November 1st, (Wed – Sun and Columbus Day) and come check out our A-MAZE-ING corn maze!”
“At Rader Family Farms, the 12-acre corn maze becomes more than a design.”
“Our 12-acre corn maze features the ability to access a digital map on your phone, allowing you to see your location within the maze.”
Source: raderfamilyfarms.com, checked October 6, 2026
“Should you decide to try out the more than 55 activities, 12-acre corn maze apple orchard and visit our animal barn, you must purchase an admission wristband at our Admissions building at the front of the farm.”
Source: raderfamilyfarms.com/admission-fees-policies, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Apples
- Pumpkins
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 | Not stated | – | |
| Pumpkins | U-pick & pre-picked | Not stated | – |
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.
- Pumpkins: September–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
- Address
- 1312 Ropp Rd, Normal, IL 61705McLean County
Besides picking
- Corn maze
- Petting zoo
Rader Family Farms: questions
Does Rader Family Farms have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "U-Pick pumpkins are just the beginning."