Illinois · Berries & small fruit
Cranberry season in Illinois
No commercial bogs in Illinois — fresh cranberries come from Wisconsin next door.
Where cranberries really grow
The season does exist — just not here. These states carry the cranberry harvest, in the order the peak arrives:
See the whole national sweep — or what Illinois does best, which is the better trade anyway.
Frequently asked questions
Are cranberries grown commercially in Illinois?
Not at market scale, no — and we'd rather tell you that than invent dates. No commercial bogs in Illinois — fresh cranberries come from Wisconsin next door.
Where do the cranberries in Illinois stores come from?
No commercial bogs in Illinois — fresh cranberries come from Wisconsin next door. The national sweep shows which states are actually picking in any given month.
What should I look for at Illinois markets instead?
Whatever the season is actually serving — the full Illinois calendar always has something honest on the board.