Broom Orchard
Contact & location
Carlinville, IL 62626
Where Broom Orchard is located
Broom Orchard is tucked into Macoupin County, on the outskirts of Carlinville. It's one of a handful of working apple farms in this part of the state that still opens the rows to visitors each fall.
From Carlinville center, 12803 Broom Road is a short drive on county roads. Weekend traffic can back up near the entrance on peak fall Saturdays, arriving before 11 a.m. usually skips the wait.
Once you're in the area, downtown Carlinville has the usual stops for lunch or coffee before or after picking. Locals often pair the orchard with a bakery run or a walk through town.
Weather at Broom Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
If you're looking for U-Pick near Carlinville, IL, Broom Orchard is one of the working orchards in the area. The page pulls hours, address, and any confirmed varieties or activities into one place so you don't have to chase them across five sites.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Broom Orchard
Pick-your-own is available at Broom Orchard during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Broom Orchard tracks the rest of Illinois. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. The window most families aim for is the last two weeks of September into the first two of October, that's when Honeycrisp, Empire, and mid-season varieties usually overlap.
Saturdays fill up fast once the first frost hits. Sunday afternoons and any weekday morning are noticeably calmer if you'd rather not queue at the register.
What to Bring
- • Cash (backup for the farm stand)
- • Closed-toe walking shoes
- • A light jacket or flannel
- • Sunscreen and a hat
- • Water bottles for the walk
- • Reusable bags for the ride home
- • A camera or phone charged for photos
- • Small bills for cider and donuts
Where Broom Orchard is located
Broom Orchard is tucked into Macoupin County, on the outskirts of Carlinville. It's one of a handful of working apple farms in this part of the state that still opens the rows to visitors each fall.
From Carlinville center, 12803 Broom Road is a short drive on county roads. Weekend traffic can back up near the entrance on peak fall Saturdays, arriving before 11 a.m. usually skips the wait.
Once you're in the area, downtown Carlinville has the usual stops for lunch or coffee before or after picking. Locals often pair the orchard with a bakery run or a walk through town.
Weather at Broom Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Broom Orchard offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Broom Orchard runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.
What else is there to do at Broom Orchard?+
Beyond picking, Broom Orchard offers pick-your-own.
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