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Orchards in Rockford, IL

Three great orchards call Winnebago County home and delight families with a variety of activities throughout the season. There is something magical about handpicking your own bushel of apples or simply biting into a fresh apple cider donut.

Curran's Orchard

Barn on Curran's Orchard, Rockford

More than a dozen varieties of apples are available at Curran's Orchard, either pre-picked or you can pick them yourself! You'll also find delectable apple pies, apple donuts, award-winning apple cider, pumpkins and more. Kids will have fun in the petting coral, corn tunnel, and looking at the glass-sided beehive.

Edwards Apple Orchard West

Bin of Apples at Edwards Apple Orchard West

Edward's Apple Orchard West is located in the rolling hills of scenic Northwest Winnebago County and features apples, cider, pumpkins, raspberries, the dairy barn store and children's play areas.

Valley Orchard

Valley Apple Orchard, Rockford

Valley Orchard is a 35 acre family-owned orchard and has approximately 5,000 apple trees. You can purchase or pick your own apples, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries. The store offers 100% pure apple juice cider, donuts, apple pies, fall decorations, jams, salsa and much more.