Bronkberry Farms
Contact & location
Where Bronkberry Farms is located
Head into Plainfield, IL and you'll come across Bronkberry Farms 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 Plainfield, 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 back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Plainfield itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Bronkberry Farms is a working apple orchard in Plainfield, 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.
Apple Picking at Bronkberry Farms
Bronkberry Farms sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Bronkberry Farms 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.
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 Bronkberry Farms is located
Head into Plainfield, IL and you'll come across Bronkberry Farms 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 Plainfield, 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 back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Plainfield itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Frequently Asked Questions
What else is there to do at Bronkberry Farms?+
Beyond picking, Bronkberry Farms offers U-Pick Apples, Market, General Store.
Data source: Web Search · Confidence: Medium
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