Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch
Contact & location
Champaign, IL 61822
Where Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch is located
You'll find Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch just outside Champaign, in the farm country of Champaign County, Illinois. The setting is small-town, agricultural, and quiet, the sort of drive that feels like the trip is already part of the experience.
Most guests punch 3902 S Duncan Rd, Champaign into their phone and let GPS do the work, the entrance is signed from the road and there's a parking area once you turn in.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding Champaign County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Champaign itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Central Illinois orchard with PYO apples and pumpkin patch.
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Pick-Your-Own Apples at Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch
Pick-your-own is available at Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
Apple Varieties Grown Here
Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch grows 5 apple varieties. Each ripens between late August and late October, so what's available depends on when you visit.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch tracks the rest of Illinois. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. If you can only make one trip, late September through early October gives you the best odds of finding both early and mid-season apples on the trees at the same time.
Weekend mornings between 9 a.m. and noon are the friendliest arrival window. If you can swing a weekday, Tuesday or Wednesday mornings are the quietest, some visitors report having entire rows to themselves.
Hours & Season Dates
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 Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch is located
You'll find Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch just outside Champaign, in the farm country of Champaign County, Illinois. The setting is small-town, agricultural, and quiet, the sort of drive that feels like the trip is already part of the experience.
Most guests punch 3902 S Duncan Rd, Champaign into their phone and let GPS do the work, the entrance is signed from the road and there's a parking area once you turn in.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding Champaign County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Champaign itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.
When is apple picking season at Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch?+
Apple season at Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch runs from Mid August to Late October.
What are Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch's hours?+
Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch is open Daily 9am-6pm. Hours shift with the harvest, so confirm before you drive out.
What apple varieties can I pick at Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch?+
Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch grows Empire, Gala, Golden Delicious, Honeycrisp, Jonathan. Which varieties are ripe depends on the week you visit.
What else is there to do at Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch?+
Beyond picking, Curtis Orchard & Pumpkin Patch offers Bakery, Corn maze, pick-your-own, Pick-your-own, Pumpkins.
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