Flower farm · Pumpkin patch
Wiltse's Farm
U-pick flowers, sunflowers and pumpkins in Maple Park, 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
“Our U-Pick Flower field will bloom again during our summer season!”
“We hope you are able to come enjoy our U-pick flower experience.”
Source: wiltsefarm.com/u-pick-flowers, checked October 6, 2026
“We do have a limited amount of u-pick jugs that you may fill from both fields.”
Source: wiltsefarm.com/sunflower-field, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“Typically sweet corn is ready mid July.”
Source: wiltsefarm.com/frequently-asked-questions, checked October 6, 2026
“The Wiltse's U-Pick Flowers and the Sunflower Patch provide a variety of zinnias, sunflowers and wild flowers to choose from every year.”
“If you would like to just pick sunflowers we offer 3 head pricing.”
Source: wiltsefarm.com/sunflower-field, checked October 6, 2026
“Our Pumpkin season goes from September - October .”
Source: wiltsefarm.com/pumpkin-patch, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“Mon-Fri 9am to 5:30pm”
“Sat-Sun 9am to 4:30pm”
Source: wiltsefarm.com/u-pick-flowers, checked October 6, 2026
Prices
“Bring your own mason jar - $15”
Source: wiltsefarm.com/u-pick-flowers, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“For the safety customers we kindly ask that pets are kept at home.”
“Only Service Animals as are allowed on the farm.”
Source: wiltsefarm.com/frequently-asked-questions, checked October 6, 2026
“We recommend bringing your own bucket and cutters.”
Source: wiltsefarm.com/sunflower-field, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Flowers
- Sunflowers
- Pumpkins · Sep–Oct
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 | – | |
| Sunflowers | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Pumpkins | U-pick | September–October“September - October” | – |
Typical Illinois seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- 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
- 50W379 Rt 38, Maple Park, IL 60151Kane County
Wiltse's Farm: questions
Does Wiltse's Farm have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "Our U-Pick Flower field will bloom again during our summer season!"
When can you pick your own pumpkins at Wiltse's Farm?
September–October, in the farm's words "September - 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.