Family-Friendly U-Pick Apple Orchard

Located in Edwardsville, Liberty Apple Orchard has served the Metro-East area for over a decade. No admission fees necessary — just bring your bags, friends, and family!

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Season Information

Closed for Season
  • Sunday 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm
  • Monday Closed
  • Tue – Fri 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
No admission fees. No parking fees. Only pay for what you pick.

Family-Owned

Owned and cared for by Lugene and Steve Miller since 2012.

Stroller-Friendly

Mowed rows keep the orchard accessible for everyone, any age.

Convenient Location

Minutes from Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Troy, and O'Fallon.

Eco-Conscious

Sustainable IPM practices, native pollinator habitats, and 8 honeybee hives.

Apple orchard rows
13+ Years
Serving
the Area
About the Orchard

Simply Apples, Easily Accessible

Liberty Apple Orchard is committed to serving our community with an easily accessible, family-friendly U-Pick experience. We offer 21 varieties of apples from late August through November.

The orchard is well mowed, perfect for family photos, and welcoming to strollers and guests of all heights. Our younger trees mean lower branches — everyone gets to pick!

No Hidden Fees

No field access fees. No parking fees. Only pay for what you pick.

Lower Branches

Being a younger orchard means having lower branches, so guests of any height can help pick.

Wide Variety

With 21 varieties of apples available August - November, we have something for every apple lover.

Cleanly Maintained

Routine mowing and apple drops cleanup to keep the orchard sanitary and accessible.

More Than Just Apples

Our Values in Action

Supporting the Local Economy

In 13 years, Liberty Apple Orchard has employed more than 80 high school, college, and retired community members — often providing first job experiences along with mentorship, college recommendations, and scholarship guidance.

Serving Our Community

We host 650–1,050 pre-school and elementary students on field trips annually. The orchard also has served as a venue to host fundraising events for the American Cancer Society (2022-2025), Friends of Kids with Cancer (2019) and the Hospice of Southern Illinois (2018). Last year’s “Going Gold Kid’s Fest” was held on October 11, 2025. The event included pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, pumpkin decorating and many other activities. All proceeds benefitted childhood cancer research by the American Cancer Society.

Feeding Those in Need

We partner with the St. Louis Area Foodbank, Operation Food Search, and Food Outreach to donate fresh apples to metro-east and St. Louis area food pantries.

80+ Local Jobs Created
120K+ Lbs of Apples Donated
1,000+ Students Visit / Year
Community at the orchard

Sustainable Practices

We utilize sustainable integrated pest management (IPM) practices appropriate for the local ecosystem, using computer models from leading universities including Cornell, Purdue, Michigan State, Penn State, and U of I.

  • 🦋 Native pollinator habitats & butterfly garden
  • 🐝 Eight hives of honeybees at the orchard
  • 💧 Drip irrigation system around most trees
  • 🌱 Cover crops of turf and clover for the bees
  • 🌿 Mulch for weed control and water retention
  • 🧬 Pheromone traps for insect monitoring & mating disruption

Carbon Footprint

Our local orchard sequesters CO2 equivalent to the environmental benefit of 35 homes equipped with solar power — all while eliminating the long-distance transportation costs of produce from the Pacific Northwest.

Apple orchard with pollinators
Come Visit

Ready to Pick Your Own Apples?

No admission fees, no parking fees. Just bring your family, friends, and a sense of adventure. We'll have fresh apples waiting for you late August through November.

Perfect for school groups, family outings, and fall photo sessions. Our well-mowed rows are accessible to strollers and guests of all ages.

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Location & Contact

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Address 8308 Kuhn Station Rd.
Edwardsville, IL 62025
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U-Pick Price $0.00/lb — No other fees!
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Pre-Picked Price $0.00/lb — Ready to take home!
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