Valley Orchard
Contact & location
Cherry Valley, IL 61016
Where Valley Orchard is located
Head into Cherry Valley, IL and you'll come across Valley Orchard on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Illinois's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
From Cherry Valley center, 911 East State Street, Cherry Valley, IL 61016 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.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Illinois does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving Cherry Valley.
Weather at Valley Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Valley Orchard is a working apple orchard in Cherry Valley, Illinois. The listing below pulls together the practical details visitors ask about most, location, contact info, and whatever hours, varieties, or activities the farm has confirmed with us.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Valley Orchard
Pick-your-own is available at Valley 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 Valley Orchard 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.
Peak-weekend crowds cluster around lunchtime, so either come early (before 10 a.m.) or late (after 3 p.m.) to skip the busiest hour. Weekdays are the most relaxed by a wide margin.
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 Valley Orchard is located
Head into Cherry Valley, IL and you'll come across Valley Orchard on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Illinois's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
From Cherry Valley center, 911 East State Street, Cherry Valley, IL 61016 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.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Illinois does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving Cherry Valley.
Weather at Valley Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Valley Orchard offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Valley 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 Valley Orchard?+
Beyond picking, Valley Orchard offers pick-your-own.
Data source: USDA Local Food Portal · Confidence: High
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