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BRINKER’S FIRST FRUIT FARM
(F)
Ronald Brinker
424 Olde Cabin Rd.
Greenville, IL 62246
(314) 838-9455
Produce: Potatoes, tomatoes, green beans, lettuce, onions, squash,
apples, peaches.
Other: Fresh baked pies, rolls, breads.
Hours: Mid-May–Mid-Oct. Sat., 8 a.m.-noon. Land Of Goshen Community
Market, downtown Edwardsville next to Courthouse on St. Louis St.
DOLL’S ORCHARD (R)
Joseph Doll
573 Doll’s Orchard Ave.
Pocahontas, IL 62275
(618) 669-2414
Produce: Apples, cider.
Directions: 1 mile south of Pocahontas, then 3/4 mile east.
Hours: Labor Day–Thanksgiving, Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun., 11 a.m.-5
p.m.
EBERLIN’S ORCHARD (F, R)
Aaron Eberlin
Rt 1. Box 59
Golden Eagle, IL 62036
(618) 883-2025 or 954-9654 (cell)
Produce: Peaches.
Directions: 5 miles south of Brussels, IL on 2-Story Hill Road or 1 mile
north of Golden Eagle Ferry on 2-Story Hill Road.
Hours: During peach season. Mon., Wed., Fri., Sun.,10 a.m.-6 p.m.,
May–Oct. Tues., Thurs., Sat., 7 a.m.-Noon. Jacksonville, IL
Farmers Market at
Lincoln Square, 901 W. Morton Ave., Jacksonville, IL 62650, May 18–Oct.
29, Wed. & Sat., 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Springfield, IL Old Capital Farmers
Market,
Adams St. between 3rd & 6th (downtown) Springfield, IL 62701
FORTSCHNEIDER’S ORCHARD (R) Leonard Fortschneider Deer Plain Rd., Box 117 Brussels, IL 62013 (618) 883-2423 Produce: Peaches, apples, pumpkins, watermelons. Directions: 3 miles from Brussels Free Ferry. Hours: Aug. 1–Nov. 1, Daily, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
HAGEN FAMILY ORCHARD (R) Kenneth Hagen RR 1, Box 112A, Brussels Ferry Rd. Golden Eagle, IL 62036 (618) 883-2343 (Home) (618) 883-2385 (Shed) Produce: Apples, peaches, pumpkins. Other: Jams, apple butters, etc. Directions: 3 miles from Brussels Free Ferry. Hours: Mid-July–Nov. 1, Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
HEFFINGTON ORCHARD (R) William Heffington RR 1, Box 56, Smokey Hollow Rd. Batchtown, IL 62006 (618) 396-2651 Produce: Peaches, nectarines, tomatoes, sweet corn, white peaches. Directions: 3 miles south of Batchtown just past the Winfield Ferry turn off. Coming from Missouri on Ferry, turn right at end of lane. Hours: June 28–Sept. 1, Daily, call first.
HIRSCHFELD ORCHARD (R) Carol Hirschfeld RR 2, Box 15, Indian Creek Rd. Hamburg, IL 62045 (618) 232-1163 Produce: Apples, plums, pumpkins, squash. Directions: 4 miles south of Hamburg on Batchtown Rd., 1 mile up Indian Creek Hollow. Hours: Sept.–Oct., 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
JACOBS ORCHARD (P, R) Roy L. Jacobs, Sr. RR 1, Box 138A, Ridge Road Golden Eagle, IL 62036 (618) 883-2536 Produce: Peaches, tomatoes, sweet corn, okra. Directions: 2 1/2 miles from Brussels or 5 miles from Golden Eagle Ferry or 8 miles from Winfield Ferry. Hours: 2nd week of July–end of Aug., Daily, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
KAMP’S ORCHARD (R) Greg & Agnes Kamp RR 1, Box 114, Auer Landing Rd. Golden Eagle, IL 62036 (618) 883-2410 Produce: Peaches, nectarines, plums, blackberries, tomatoes. Directions: Cross Brussels Free Ferry, go 4 miles, then left 1 mile. Signs posted along roadside. Hours: July–Sept. Daily, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. MACAULEY’S HILLTOP ORCHARD (R) James C. Macauley RR 1, Box 74A, Weigel Lane Golden Eagle, IL 62036 (618) 883-2556 Produce: Peaches, plums, blackberries. Directions: 5 miles south of Brussels towards Golden Eagle Ferry. Watch for signs. Hours: July–Aug., Mon.-Sat., 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
ODELEHR’S ROADSIDE MARKET (R) Jeanette, Kenneth & Sandi Odelehr H.C., Box 154 Brussels, IL 62013 (618) 883-2265 Produce: Peaches, apples, pumpkins, gourds, cider, apple butter. Other: Crafts and handmade quilts. Directions: 1/4 mile south of Brussels or 7 miles north of the Brussels Free Ferry on the Brussels Ferry Rd. Hours: May 1–Thanksgiving, Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
TOM RINGHAUSEN ORCHARD & ROADSIDE MARKET (P, R) Tom Ringhausen Rt. 16 & 100 Hardin, IL 62047 (618) 576-2311, (618) 576-9203 Produce: Peaches, plums, apples, cider, white peaches, pears, blackberries, tomatoes, sweet corn, melons, pumpkins, squash. Other: Jams, honey, pecans. Directions: East end of Hardin Bridge on Rt. 16 & 100. Hours: July 1–Thanksgiving, Daily, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
TOPPMEYERS (R) Jerome Toppmeyer HC82 Box 113, Brussels Ferry Rd. Brussels, IL 62013 (618) 883-2383 Produce: Apples, pumpkins (and all other kinds of pumpkins), squash, gourds. Directions: 4 miles from Brussels Ferry. Hours: Daily, just ring the door bell!
WEIGEL’S ORCHARD MARKET (WHOLESALE ONLY) Keith & Ron Weigel RR 1, Brussels Ferry Rd. Brussels, IL 62013 (618) 883-2347 or 883-2405 Produce: Peaches, watermelons, cantaloupes, tomatoes, sweet corn, nectarines, white peaches, plums, peppers, eggplant, okra. Other: Jams, jellies, honey. Directions: From Grafton: Cross Brussels Ferry (free), stay on Ferry Road about 3 miles, on left. From Missouri: Cross Golden Eagle Ferry and follow signs.
WIENEKE BROS. ORCHARD (P, R) Eugene Wieneke R. #1, Box 192A, Mississippi River Road Golden Eagle, IL 62036 (618) 883-2393 Produce: Peaches. Directions: 2.5 miles west of Brussels - follow signs. Hours: Daily during peach season., 8 a.m.-6 p.m.CLIN
CLINTON COUNTY
BEAL’S ORCHARD (P, R) David & Elizabeth Beal 471 Jasper Rd. Centralia, IL 62801 (618) 822-6169 Produce: Blueberries, some peaches, apples, sweet corn, tomatoes, melons. Other: Apple butter, preserves, peach butter, popcorn, honey, sorghum. Directions: From St. Louis take I-64 to 161 exit then go east through Centralia 8 miles to Raccoon School, turn right 2 miles to Pleasant View Church, turn left 1/2 mile then left again. Hours: May–Nov., Call ahead for availability.
BRINK’S GROCERY (F) Alfred Brink 18731 State Rt. 161 Carlyle, IL 62231 (618) 594-2121 Produce: Sweet corn, potatoes, lettuce, peppers, onions, pumpkins, tomatoes. Hours: Centralia, IL Farmers Market
KORTE’S EGGS AND MARKET (R) Jerry & Lana Korte 6727 State Rt. 161 Germantown, IL 62245 (618) 523-4884 Produce: Asparagus, strawberries, blackberries, broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, sweet corn, potatoes, green beans. Other: Fresh eggs, popcorn. Directions: 2 miles west of Germantown on Rt. 161. Hours: Open year round Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
VOSS PECANS (F, R) Ralph H. Voss 10101 Slant Rd. Carlyle, IL 62231 (618) 594-4122 Produce: Roadside pecans in the shell, crack or commercial made out in halves or pieces, by the pound or by the case. Directions: 1.5 miles south of Carlyle on Rt.127, then 3 miles on Slant Rd. on right side of road. Hours: Nov.–Jan., Tues.-Sat., 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Out of season: Call first. May–Oct., Sat., 8 a.m.-noon Land Of Goshen Community Market, Edwardsville, IL Springfield, IL Farmers Market Ferguson, MO Farmers Market Clayton, MO Farmers Market Green Market Central West End, MO Maplewood, MO Farmers Market
JERSEY COUNTY B & B STRAWBERRIES (P) Jerry Bates and Ron Beuttel 16943 Lageman Lane Brighton, IL 62012 (618) 372-8363 Produce: Strawberries. Directions: From Godfrey go north on Rt. 67 approximately 3 miles towards Jerseyville. Turn right on Lageman Lane, go 3 miles. Patch on left. Hours: Mid-May–Early-June, Mon.-Sat., 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Closed Sunday
ECKERT’S ORCHARD (P, R) Gary Laird, Mgr. 20995 Eckert Orchard Rd. Grafton, IL 62037 (618) 786-3445 Web: www.eckerts.com (updated in season with special events, gift catalog, picking calendar & info.) Produce: Pick your own: Apples, pumpkins, mums in fall. Roadside: Peaches. Other: Country Store featuring fresh cider, bakery, jams & jellies plus food selections. Entertainment every weekend plus Family Fun Corral, and pony rides. Offering hayrides with bonfires, company picnics & Haunted Hayrides. Directions: Take Great River Road north from Alton. Turn right on Rt. 3 in center of Grafton. Follow signs and turn left onto Otterville Rd. Hours: Mid-July–Oct., Daily, 9 a.m.-dusk.
JOE RINGHAUSEN ORCHARD (P, R) Joe Ringhausen RR 1, 24748 Reddish Rd. Fieldon, IL 62031 (618) 376-6772 Produce: Pick-your-own: Peaches, apples, plums, blackberries. In market: Peaches, apples, plums, pears, cider, jellies, honey, apple butter, squash, pumpkins. Directions: 1 mile west of Fieldon on Rt. 16. Turn right, go 3 miles, follow the signs. Hours: July 5–end of year, Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun., noon-5 p.m.
“R” FARM (F, G, O, R, S) Walter Gregory 25873 State Hwy 3 Dow, IL 62022 (618) 466-8110 or 466-5950 Produce: Asparagus to zucchini. Other: Certified kitchen making pizza, baked goods, candies, lacto-fermented produce, pickles, sauerkraut, kimchi. Directions: SW corner of intersection of Rt. 3 & Rt. 109. Hours: Farm: Mon.-Fri. year round, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat., 3-7 p.m., Closed Sunday, Ferguson, MO Farmers Market, Sat., 8 a.m.-noon
THE APPLE HOUSE (P, R) Joe & Dennis Ringhausen Rt. 67 Jerseyville, IL 62052 (618) 498-6951 Produce: Pick-your-own: Peaches, apples, plums. In market: Peaches, apples, plums, blackberries, pears, cider, jellies, honey, apple butter, squash, pumpkins. Directions: 2.5 miles south of Jerseyville on Hwy. 67. Hours: July 5–end of year, Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun., noon-6 p.m.
YATES ORCHARD (P) William & Bonnie Yates 17006 Yates Rd. Grafton, IL 62037 (618) 498-3752 Produce: Pick-your-own: Apples, pumpkins. In market: Hot peppers, sweet peppers, pumpkins. Other: Homemade apple butter, jellies, honey, crafts, cider. Directions: River Rd. to Grafton, turn right on Rt. 3 (mid-way through Grafton). Go to top of hill appoximately 3 miles. Turn left on Otterville Rd., go 8/10 mile, turn left on Yates Rd., go 3 miles on Yates Rd. Hours: Sept. 3–Nov. 1, Daily, 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
MACOUPIN COUNTY
BACKWOODS BERRY FARM (P, R) Dale & Becky Conrady 27244 Hettick-Scottville Rd. Hettick, IL 62649 (217) 436-2510 Produce: Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, asparagus. Directions: From Palmyra 4-way stop - go west 5 miles to Hettick-Scottville Rd., turn south and go 3 miles to sign. Hours: April–May by appointment. June, Mon.-Sat., 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Closed Sunday. Other hours by appointment.
DUNN WRIGHT FARM (F, P, R) Pat Dunn 21012 Cumberland Rd. Chesterfield, IL 62630 (618) 753-3286 Produce: Seasonal vegetables, asparagus, pumpkins, lettuce, onions, strawberries, blackberries. Directions: Corner Hwy. 111 & 108. Hours: May–Oct., Mon.-Sat., call for hours.
MALHAM ORCHARDS (P, R) Robert & LaVerne Malham 17218 Shipman Rd. (Shipman Blacktop - Alton Rd -Beaver Dam State Park Rd) Carlinville, IL 62626 (217) 854-2815 Produce: In market: Peaches (Aug 1-Sept 10), 21 varieties apples (Aug 15-Nov 15), plums & pears (Aug 15 thru Sept), Fall: pumpkins, squash, green beans, spinach & turnips (Sept thru Nov). Other: Cider season: Sept 10 thru Nov 10, catering to sugar-free diabetic products. Directions: 50 miles south of Springfield, I-55 to Exit 60 (Carlinville) west on Rt. 108, 13 miles to Carlinville. Continue west to Blacktop T-Road, turn left 2.5 miles to first orchard on right. Cross railroad, turn left. Hours: Aug. 1–Nov. 15, Tues.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sun., noon-5 p.m. Closed Sun. & Mon. (Labor Day Weekend)
ROTHENBACH FARMS (F, P) Roy Rothenbach 22693 Nursery Rd. Carlinville, IL 62626 (217) 854-2621 Produce: Over 200 different varieties of vegetables. Other: U-pick strawberries, call ahead. Directions: From Rt. 4 past Fairgrounds to Harvest Rd. Take Harvest Rd. to Schale, right on Schale to Nursery. Second drive on right up hill around pond. Hours: Call for strawberry picking times. Saturdays: Alton, IL Farmers & Artisans’ Market Jacksonville, IL Farmers Market, Springfield, IL Farmers Market
MADISON COUNTY ALTON FARMERS’ & ARTISANS’ MARKET (F) Alton Market Place Association 100 E. Broadway (office) Alton, IL 62002 (618) 463-1016 FAX (618) 463-1091 Email: ampa@tcip.net linda@altonmarketplace.com Produce: Variety of in-season produce including locally grown tomatoes, corn, apples, peaches, strawberries, cucumbers, pumpkins, green beans, carrots, watermelon and more. Organic produce available. Other: Garden mums, cut flowers, dried flowers, homemade bread, jams/jellies, local honey, honey combs and soap. Various handmade crafts. Directions: From I-270N take Hwy. 367N across Clark Bridge to Hwy. 67 (Landmarks Blvd.). Turn left on Hwy. 67, turn left on Hwy. 100 and turn right at stop sign on to State Street. Turn right on W.Third Street. Market is located in parking lot off W. Third “downtown”. Hours: June–Oct., Sat. , 8 a.m.-noon
BERRY PATCH (P) George T. Pence 351 Spangle Rd. I-55 Frontage Rd (north of Livingston) Staunton, IL 62088 (618) 637-2686 Produce: Strawberries only. Note: No one under 14 yr. of age allowed in the fields. Directions: 1 mile north of Livingston, IL on the west frontage road of I-55. Hours: Mid-May–1st week in June, Daily, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
BERTELS GREENHOUSE (F, G) Kerry & Jill Bertels 8606 Bertels Rd. Dorsey, IL 62021 (618) 377-0178 Other: Spring - annuals, perennials, vegetable plants, hanging baskets, garden bowls, mulch, potting soil. Fall - Pumpkins, Indian corn, gourds, straw bales, bundled corn stalks, mums. Directions: 1 mile west of Dorsey, IL on Seiler Rd. Hours: Apr. 20–June 10, Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sept. 15–Oct. 31, Tues.-Sun., noon-dark
BIVER FARMS (F, O, S) Keith Biver & Brett Palmier 7307 Pin Oak Rd. Edwardsville, IL 62025 (618) 656-9082 Produce: Potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, zucchini, lettuces, strawberries, eggplant, greens, cucumbers, green beans. Certified organic. Hours: No on farm sales. Sat., Mid-May–Mid-Oct. Land Of Goshen Community Market, Edwardsville, IL 8 a.m.-noon Sat., June 1–Oct. Clayton, MO Farmers Market 8 a.m.-noon
DEMANGE FARMS (P, R) Vince DeMange 10349 West Aster Rd. St. Jacob, IL 62281 (618) 644-9218 Produce: Pick-your-own: Strawberries. We-pick: Strawberries, string beans, tomatoes, cantaloupe, pumpkins, sweet potatoes. Directions: Rt. 4 just south of 40 is Ellis Rd. Take Ellis Rd. past Bergmann-Taylor to Cypress Rd. and turn right. Go 1 mile to T, turn left. We are first place on left. Hours: Mid-May–Nov. Daily, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
W. J. DONAHUE (P) Bill Donahue 3540 Fairmont Collinsville, IL 62234 (618) 345-0766 Produce: Strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, tomatoes, pumpkins. Other: Cut flowers. Hours: May 1–Oct. 31, Daily, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
FOURNIE FARMS INC (R) Bob & Jean Fournie 925 McDonough Lake Rd. Location: Horseshoe Lake Rd. Collinsville, IL 62234 (618) 344-8527 Produce: White, yellow & bi-color sweet corn, green beans, tomatoes, grape tomatoes, yellow tomatoes, okra, squash, hot peppers, sweet peppers, eggplant, blackberries, beets, seedless watermelons. Directions: 2/3 mile east of I-255 on Horseshoe Lake Rd. or 1 1/4 miles west of Hwy 157 on Horseshoe Lake Rd. Hours: June 1–Oct. 15, Daily, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
FRONTIER ENTERPRISES (F) Richard & Trudy Largen 4353 McCoy Rd. Bethalto, IL 62010 (618) 377-2269 Other: Jams, jellies, pies, cakes, mushrooms, honey. Directions: 1.5 miles east of Fosterburg Rd., 3 miles north of Bethalto. Hours: Open year round. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Closed Sunday GRANDPA’S BERRY FARM (R) Darrell Craft 3031 Sand Rd. Edwardsville, IL 62025 (618) 692-4519 Produce: Raspberries, blackberries, Calhoun peaches, tomatoes, corn, local vegetables, flowers, our own honey. Other: Pecans - cracked (Nov. & Dec.) Directions: 7 miles west of Edwardsville. Take Rt. 157 to Chain of Rocks Rd. then north on Sand Rd. 1 block. Hours: June 15–Aug. 31, Mon.-Sat., 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. , Sun., 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
KELLER FARMS SWEET CORN STANDS & WHOLESALE (R) Craig Keller Keller Farms, Inc. Rt. 157, 423 Hillside Drive Collinsville, IL 62234 (618) 344-8623 Web: kellerfarmsinc.com Produce: Sweet corn, home-grown tomatoes. Directions: Stand on Rt. 157 at 423 Hillside Dr. in Collinsville, IL. Other stands at Belleville, O’Fallon and Troy, IL. See web site for addresses and directions. Hours: Mid-June–Late-Aug., Daily, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
KRUEGER’S ORCHARD (F, R) Paul & JoAnn Krueger 2914 Airport Rd. Godfrey, IL 62035 (618) 466-3576 Produce: Apples, peaches, red raspberries, sweet corn, tomatoes, melons, pumpkins, fresh apple cider, summer & fall vegetables. Other: Fall decorations, U-cut Christmas trees. Hours: July 1–Jan. 1, Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
LAND OF GOSHEN COMMUNITY MARKET (F) Sherry Chase, Market Master Edwardsville, IL (618) 307-6045 Web: www.goshenmarket.org Produce: Fresh locally grown produce. Other: Fine arts, live entertainment, free demonstrations, fresh baked goods, annuals and perennials. Directions: Downtown Edwardsville next to Courthouse on St. Louis Street. Hours: Mid-May–Mid-Oct., Sat., 8 a.m.-noon LOSCH’S FARM & GARDEN CENTER (G) 4262 Hedge Rd. Roxana, IL 62084 (618) 254-4244 Other: Container gardens, spring bedding plants, pot plants, hanging baskets. Directions: I-255, exit #5, 1 block west to Hedge Rd., last house on left. Hours: Mid-April–June, Tues.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. MILLS APPLE FARM (F, P, R) Jerry Mills 11477 Pocahontas Rd. Marine, IL 62061 (618) 887-4732 Web: www.millsapplefarm.com Produce: Peaches, apples, apple cider, Christmas trees, Christmas greens, bakery products (homemade pies & donuts). Other: Safe on-farm all-weather hayrides, children’s play area, picnic area, outdoor dance floor & stage suitable for weddings, group parties, etc. Educational school tours: Sept.-Oct. Apple wood for smoking. Directions: 25 miles NE of St. Louis, MO. From St. Louis, follow I-70 east to exit 21 (Illinois Rt.4). Take Rt.4 north to Illinois Rt.143. Take Rte.143 east into Marine. Turn left (north) at the 4-way stop. At the north edge of town, turn right (east) onto Pocahontas Rd. Mills Apple Farm is located approx. 3 miles from Marine on Pocahontas Rd. (follow signs). Map available on website. Hours: July–Oct. Daily, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (closed Mon. except Labor Day & Columbus Day) Nov.–till Noon on Dec. 24, Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (closed Mon.& Thanksgiving) Fri. & Sat.: Soulard Market, St. Louis, MO (pies, cookies, smoking) Saturdays: Land Of Goshen Community Market, Edwardsville, IL Sept. & Oct.- Special Events - call for information.
NORMA’S PRODUCE (R) Norma Rupprecht 3554 S. State Rt. 157 Glen Carbon, IL 62034 (618) 288-9056 Produce: Home-grown asparagus, strawberries, watermelons, cantaloupes, green beans, beets, peppers, tomatoes, sweet corn, blackberries, Calhoun Co. peaches, apples, eggplant, squash and potatoes. Non home-grown fruits & vegetables - oranges, bananas, lettuce, onions. Other: Spring bedding plants, hanging baskets, geraniums & many other plants and flowers. Directions: Located on Hwy. 157 in Glen Carbon, IL between Hwy. 162 & I-270. Hours: Mid-April–Mid-Sept., Daily, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Greenhouses open April & May
REINHARDT’S BERRY PATCH (F, P, R) David & Janice Reinhardt 7508 Kerin Rd Alhambra, IL 62001 (618) 633-2888 Produce: Pick-your-own: Strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, black & red raspberries. In market: Rhubarb, asparagus, tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, squash, turnips, beets, lettuce, and cucumbers. Other: Pumpkins, ornamental gourds, dried hardshell gourds for crafting, Indian & Broom corn, decorative wheat & other grains. Handmade arts & crafts. Directions: I-55 to IL Rt. 140. Go east on Rt. 140 approx. 6 miles to Alhambra Rd. Turn north on Alhambra Rd. and go approx. 3 miles to Kerin Rd. Turn east on Kerin Rd. and go about 1/4 mile (watch for Reinhardt’s Berry Patch sign on right side of road). Hours: May 15–Oct. 31, “Pick-your-own” by appointment only. Please call to confirm if produce is available, to make an appointment to pick berries, or to place an order for pre-picked berries or other products.
RELLEKE’S PUMPKIN PATCH (P, R) Carol & John Relleke Contact Person: Deb Tracy Sand Prairie Lane Granite City, IL 62040 (618) 797-6858 Produce: Pick-your-own: Pumpkins. In market: Pumpkins, gourds, crafts, etc. Other: Festivals every weekend: pony rides, entertainment, live music, crafts, games, pet-ting zoo, food, mazes and straw slide. Directions: 1 mile north of Cahokia Mounds on Sand Prairie Lane. Hours: October only Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
SILVER CREEK CATTLE CO. (F, G, O, R) Joe Huhn 6866 Frandsen Rd. Alhambra, IL 62001 (618) 633-2775 Produce: Specialties are raspberries (Heritage, Autumn Bliss, Caroline & Fall Gold), asparagus, heirloom tomatoes, peppers, squash, radishes, onions, cucumbers, sweet corn, string beans, beets, turnips, lettuces, spinach, okra, sweet potatoes, dill, parsley, eggplant, garlic, potatoes, peaches, apples, watermelon, cantaloupe, many varieties of pumpkins and gourds. Hours: May–Oct., Sat., 8 a.m.-noon Land Of Goshen Community Market, downtown Edwardsville next to Courthouse on St. Louis St. June–Sept., Wed., 6 a.m.-noon, Greenville Farmers Market off Hwy. 127 (by railroad tracks)
STRACKELJAHN FARMS (F, G, R) Don & Kathy Smith US Hwy 40 St. Jacob, IL 62281 (618) 644-2982 Produce: Asparagus, strawberries, blackberries, tomatoes, potatoes, pumpkins and other garden vegetables in season. Other: Flowers, hanging baskets, bedding plants. Directions: Across from Triad Middle School (former Triad High School). Hours: Apr.–Nov. 1, Daily, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
SUMMERFIELD MARKET INC. (O, R) Ed Meyer and Monica Meyer 1704 W. Delmar Avenue (Rte. 3 next to Godfrey Firehouse #2) Godfrey, IL 62035 (618) 466-2678 Produce: Locally grown organic produce and herbs. Various peaches, tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, garlic, potatoes, cucumber, plums, squash, pumpkins, berries, honey, sweet corn when available. Other: Plants. Fresh baked local breads available twice weekly. Wine and cheese were introduced in 2005. Directions: Rt. 3 (W. Delmar) west towards Jerseyville, approx. 2 miles from Rt. 67 & 3 intersection, on right. Hours: May–Oct., Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Closed Monday
THE STRAWMAN (WHOLESALE ONLY) Glenn E. Gindler 451 Longhi Rd. Collinsville, IL 62234 (618) 667-6852, (618) 210-9677 (cell) email: glenng43@aol.com Produce: Straw (full & 1/2 bales), Indian corn, corn-stalk bundles, squirrel/bird corn-packaged. Other: Delivery available. Directions: 3 1/2 miles south of I-55 & Old Rt. 40. Take Formosa Rd. south from Old Rt. 40 to Kirsch Rd. Turn right. Then turn left onto Longhi Rd. Go 1 mile. Hours: Sept. 1–Nov. 30 (Indian corn, cornstalks) Year round (straw, squirrel corn) Call for an appointment.
MONROE COUNTY
FULLER’S ORCHARD (R) Charles & Carolyn Fuller 1447 Frontage Rd. Columbia, IL 62236 (618) 281-5786 Produce: Peaches, apples, asparagus, blackberries, tomatoes. Hours: July–Oct. Call for times.
LEHR’S VEGETABLE FARM STAND (G, R) Arthur, Greg & Bryan Lehr 1350 Bremser Rd. (home) Frontage Rd., Rt. 3 & 158 (stand) Columbia, IL 62236 (618) 281-7287 Produce: Spring, summer & fall produce, fresh picked tomatoes, beans, sweet corn, and many other items in season. Other: Flowers and hanging baskets. Directions: South edge of Columbia on Frontage Rd., Rt. 3 South to 158 East. Hours: Apr.–Oct., Sun., 11 a.m.-dusk
STUCKMEYER’S PLANTS & PRODUCE (F, G, R) Garry & Dianne Stuckmeyer 8940 Trolley Rd. (intersection of IL Rt. 3 & Hanover Rd.) Columbia, IL 62236 (618) 939-9100 Produce: Full line of fruits & vegetables, home-grown in season. Specializing in sweet corn, tomatoes, & Halloween items. Other: Annuals, perennials, bedding plants, hanging baskets, planters, roses, hardy mums, Christmas trees. Directions: I-255 to IL Rt. 3 South 2 miles south of IL 158 (between Columbia & Waterloo). Hours: Mar. 18–Dec. 24, Mon.-Sat., 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
THE COLUMBIA MARKET (F) Greg Lehr, Market Master (618) 792-3596 Produce: Summer produce, tomatoes, sweet corn. Other: Flowers, bedding plants, mums, pumpkins. Directions: Ace Hardware parking lot on Main Street (center of town across from the Lantern Restaurant). Hours: Apr. 20–Oct. 26, Thurs., 3:30 p.m.-dusk THE WATERLOO MARKET (F) Andrew Kueker, Market Master (618) 853-4016 Produce: Seasonal produce. Other: Flowers, bedding plants, mums, pumpkins. Directions: Mill Street north of Courthouse. Hours: Apr. 22–Mid-Oct., Sat., 7:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
RANDOLPH COUNTY
CHESTER FARMERS’ MARKET (F) Frank Benedict & Carl Welge, Market Masters (618) 826-3370 Produce: Fresh locally grown produce. Directions: Intersection of Rt. 3 & 150, Chester Mini Park’s Gazebo. Hours: Apr. 29–Aug. 5, Sat., 8 a.m.-until sold out (usually around noon)
DREW’S LANDSCAPING & GREENHOUSE (F, G) Andrew D. Kueker 1305 Broad Street (inside location) Evansville, IL 62242 (618) 853-4181 Produce: Fresh produce in season: lettuce, spinach, radishes, peas, green beans, tomatoes, variety of peppers, zucchini, okra, cabbage, onions, rhubarb, corn, potatoes, etc. Other: Fresh herbs, baked items, jelly. Directions: 1305 Broad Street location: downtown Evansville. Dew Drop Landing location: call for an appointment (618) 853-4016 or (618) 853-4181. Rt. 3 (2 miles south of Evansville), turn west on Dew Drop Landing, 1200 ft. turn left. Hours: Open year round except for January & February. Wed.-Sun., 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays: Waterloo Farmers Market G & C MEYER FARM (F, G, P) Carol A. Meyer 4370 Rock Castle Rd. Steeleville, IL 62288 (618) 965-3800 Produce: Pick-your-own: Blackberries. In farmers market or at the farm: Blackberries, red or black tomatoes, potatoes, green beans, zucchini, summer squash, peas, asparagus. Other: Greenhouse: flower and vegetable bedding plants, daylilies, other perennials, bulk seeds, hanging baskets, planters. Directions: Located 68 miles southeast of St. Louis on Rt. 4. Farm: turn south on South Sparta Street by the Dairy Queen, becomes Rock Castle Rd. 2 1/2 miles on the left. Hours: Apr. 1–Oct. 31, Mon.-Sat., 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun., 1 p.m.-4 p.m. or call for an appointment.
JEFF LUTHY FARMS (P, R) Jeff Luthy 9238 Stringtown Rd. Evansville, IL 62242 (618) 785-2988 Produce: Pumpkins, gourds, straw. Hours: Sept. 20–Oct. 31 Daylight-dusk
STEELEVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET (F) Carol Meyer, Market Master (618) 965-3800 Produce: Fresh locally grown produce. Other: Homemade bakery items, bread, pies, cookies, handcrafted gourds. Directions: 107 W. Broadway, Steeleville, IL in front of City Hall next to the Eagles. Hours: May 20–Oct. 28, Sat., 7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
ST. CLAIR COUNTY
BRAEUTIGAM ORCHARDS (P, R) Tom & Pat Range 2795 Turkey Hill Ln. Belleville, IL 62221 (618) 233-4059 Produce: Pick-your-own: Peaches, blackberries, apples, tomatoes, peppers, pumpkins, eggplant. In market: Muskmelons, watermelons, sweet corn and all items above. Directions: Our farm market is located off Route 15 (Illinois) midway between Belleville and Freeburg. Look for our sign on the left (north) side of the road as you go east on IL Rt. 15. Farm market is approx. one mile from IL Rt. 15. Hours: Mid-July–Oct. 31, Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays: Old Town Market, Belleville
ECKERT’S COUNTRY STORE & FARMS (G, P) Chris Eckert 951 S. Greenmount Rd. Belleville, IL 62220 (618) 233-0513 Web: www.eckerts.com (updated in season with special events, gift catalog, picking calendar & info.) Produce: Pick-your-own: Apples, peaches, strawberries, pumpkins and Christmas trees. Other: You will always find fresh produce already picked in Eckert’s Country Store. Directions: Located at the intersection of Highway 15 and Greenmount Rd. Hours: Daily. Picking times 9 a.m.-dusk. Please check our web site (www.eckerts.com) or call the Harvest Hotline (618) 233-0513 Xl for the most up to date picking information.
ECKERT’S FUN FARM (P) Chris Eckert 2719 Eckert Orchard Ln. Millstadt, IL 62260 (618) 476-3260 or (618) 233-0513 Web: www.eckerts.com (updated in season with special events, gift catalog, picking calendar & information) Produce: Pick-your-own: Apples, pumpkins, Christmas trees. Other: Now booking company picnics and private bonfire sites. Family enter- tainment farm with stage, Ft. Eckert, pig races, underground slide, corn maze, petting corral & more. Directions: 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis. From St. Louis: Take Poplar Street Bridge to Rt. 3 South. Turn left on Hwy. 157 and right on IL 163. Turn right on Forest Hill School Rd. to deadend. Turn right and then left onto Eckert Orchard Lane. Hours: Sept.–Oct., Daily, 9:00 a.m.-dusk Open day after Thanksgiving, 9 a.m.-dusk
LEHR’S VEGETABLE FARM (G, R) Albert Lehr, Jr. 6710 State Route 163 Millstadt, IL 62260 (618) 476-1874 Produce: Onions, tomatoes, okra, greens, sweet corn, potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, peppers, seasonal vegetables. Other: Vegetable plants, field mums, hanging baskets, straw bales, pumpkins and gourds. Directions: 4 blocks north of town on State Rt. 163. Hours: Apr.–Dec., 8 a.m.-dusk
OLD TOWN MARKET (F) Norm Geolat, Market Master 400 Block of East Main Belleville, IL 62222 (618) 978-8953 Produce: Fresh locally grown produce. WIC and Sr. Citizen coupons accepted. Other: Art, bedding plants, cut flowers, honey, herbs, high quality crafts. Directions: Take Hwy. 159 south to Belleville. Turn left at fountain to East Main. Continue to Mascoutah Avenue. Hours: May 6–Oct. 28, Sat., 7:30 a.m.-noon
R & K PRODUCE FARMS (R) Robert Helfrich 3439 Douglas Rd. Millstadt, IL 62260 (618) 476-1670 Produce: Beets, cucumbers, cantaloupes, corn, potatoes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, okra, green beans, peppers, eggplant, pumpkins, gourds, zucchini, peas, popcorn, cornstalks, straw bales, large & small Indian corn. Direcitons: Saturday: West from intersection in Millstadt 1/2 mile toward Columbia on left. Sunday: South from intersection in Millstadt, 1/2 mile to Saxtown Rd., right on Saxtown to Douglas Rd., right at intersection, first house on right. Hours: July–Oct., Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Special orders by appointment.
SCHARF FARMS, INC. (F, G, P, R) Allen Scharf 8132 State Rt. 163 Millstadt, IL 62260 (618) 538-5698 Produce: Asparagus, strawberries, peaches, blackberries, seasonal vegetables, pumpkin farm, potatoes, sweet potatoes, melons. Other: Geraniums, accent plants, patio pots, baskets, field grown mums. Directions: 4 miles north of Millstadt on Rt. 163. Hours: Apr.–Nov., Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
SHIRWIN FARMS (G, R) Sandy Habrock 2411 State Rt. #13 Lenzburg, IL 62255 (618) 475-2900 Produce: Vegetable garden produce. Other: Bedding plants, Christmas trees, wreaths. Hours: Mar. 21–Dec. 24, Mon-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
