The Belted Cow Orchard
Where The Belted Cow Orchard is located
Head into Kirkwood, IL and you'll come across The Belted Cow 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.
Set your GPS to Kirkwood, IL and follow the local roads out of town; small orchard signs usually mark the last stretch.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding Henderson County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Kirkwood itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at The Belted Cow Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
The Belted Cow Orchard is a working apple orchard in Kirkwood, 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 The Belted Cow Orchard
Pick-your-own is available at The Belted Cow 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 The Belted Cow Orchard tracks the rest of Illinois. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. For photographers and casual pickers alike, the first three weekends of October tend to be the sweet spot, cooler mornings, changing leaves, and the widest variety selection.
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 The Belted Cow Orchard is located
Head into Kirkwood, IL and you'll come across The Belted Cow 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.
Set your GPS to Kirkwood, IL and follow the local roads out of town; small orchard signs usually mark the last stretch.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding Henderson County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Kirkwood itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at The Belted Cow Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Belted Cow Orchard offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. The Belted Cow 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 The Belted Cow Orchard?+
Beyond picking, The Belted Cow Orchard offers pick-your-own.
Data source: Google Places · Confidence: High
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