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Apple Pickin' Orchards 2020

By Mary Anne Plauda September 2, 2020

It is that time of year....apple picking time. Apples, apple pie, apple crumble, etc., apples! Please ALWAYS CALL FIRST. Hours, etc. can change at anytime. In addition, be sure you know their Covid restrictions. What a great activity for families. Go and enjoy!

All Seasons Apple Orchard 🍏

14510 IL Route 176, Woodstock, IL (52 miles)

Apples, pumpkins, Honey from hives on the farm, U-pick and already picked, farm market, restrooms, Inflatables/bounce house, Jumping pillow, pony rides, petting zoo, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours.?

Details and hours: http://allseasonsorchard.com/


Apple Barn 🍎

Season begins Sept 19th (22 miles)

W6384 Sugar Creek Rd. Elkhorn, WI (87 miles)
 On Fridays (afternoon only), Saturdays & Sundays starting September 19 until the end of October, you can pick your own apples right off the tree, or choose from a variety of fresh picked apples available in our orchard store. We grow 13 different varieties of apples including the widely favored Honey Crisp, the bite-sized Empire, the sweet-sour Jona Gold, and of course the classics – McIntosh and Cortland!
https://applebarnorchardandwinery.com/


Apple Holler 🍎

Season August-November

5006 S. Sylvania Avenue, Sturtevant, WI (80 miles)Country gift shop and year-round restaurant in old cow barn. Hayrides, sleigh rides, bonfires, legend of Johnny Appleseed, build your own taffy apples. Apple pancakes and apple cinnamon rolls in restaurant. Also fresh picked, cider, caramel apples and apple butter. Sweet corn, honey, jams and jellies, maple syrup, gift baskets. 

Details and hours:  http://www.appleholler.com/


Apples on Oak 🍏

W. Oak Avenue & Gougar Road,  Lockport, IL  60441 (20 miles)

Apples on Oak is a family-owned and operated orchard. It all started when Larry (co-founder) began grafting trees around 1976 as a hobby that went wild. This orchard has been open to the public in Homer Township, Illinois (southwest of Chicago) for over 10 years. There are over 700 trees comprised of 90 to 100 different varieties spanning approximately four acres. Over 20 varieties are in large quantities, while our specialty varieties are limited. As you might expect, many of our apple varieties you will not find at your local grocery store. Give them a try and we are sure you will find one that will become you favorite. http://applesonoak.com/applesonoak.html


County Line Orchard 🍎

200 S. County Line Road, Hobart, IN 46342 (65 miles)

The County Line Orchard and Orchard Store are only open during Orchard Season. Dogs are not permitted at the orchard. Service Dogs only. All ticket sales are final so please be aware of closing times.  http://www.countylineorchard.com/


Harvest Times Orchard 🍎

36116 128th St., Twin Lakes, WI (70 miles)

Besides pick-your-own apples, there is a doughnut shop, brat shop, country smoke house, cider barn and overlook deck at the orchard. Details and hours: http://www.myharvesttime.com/


Heinz Orchard 🍏

Season: Begins Mid-September

1050 Crest Road, Green Oaks, IL 60048 (53 miles)

Welcome to Chicagoland's closest orchard--Heinz Orchard in Green Oaks, IL (next to Libertyville)!  We are just 37 miles from downtown Chicago.  Our no-frills Lake County orchard has been a favorite in Northern Illinois for over 60 years.

Details and hours: http://heinzorchard.com/


Homestead Orchard 🍎

Season: Begins in August

11802 Charles Road, Woodstock, IL (52 miles)
 A quiet place in the country to pick 14 varieties of apples, pie cherries, pears and red raspberries.
 Details and hours
: http://www.homesteadorchard.net/


Honey Hill Apple Orchard 🍎

Waterman, IL (36 miles)

Apples, raspberries, pumpkins Details and hours: http://www.honeyhillorchard.com/Pick_Your_Own.php


Keller’s Farmstand 🍏

Season: August-October

2500 Johnson Rd Oswego, IL (26 miles)
 Welcome to our Oswego family farm! Daily U-pick apples in our large orchard. Different varieties throughout the fall. Our large pumpkin patch is open daily. Pick your pumpkins right off the vine! Pre-picked apples and pumpkins available at Naperville, Plainfield, & Oswego farmstands. Saturday & Sunday Fall Festivities begin in September which includes 10-acre corn maze, animal barn, kids play area, wagon rides, and more. Apple cider donuts made on weekends. Farmstand goods include fresh produce (homegrown sweet corn, tomatoes, etc.), honey from our hives, cider, apple & pumpkin butters, and other jarred items. All activities available on Columbus Day, too.

Details and hours: https://www.kellersfarmstand.com/


Kuipers Family Farm 🍎

Season: Late August thru September

1N318 Watson Road, Maple Park, IL (30 miles)
 Apples, pumpkins, Honey from hives on the farm, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties, Jumping pillow, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
 Details and hours
: http://kuipersfamilyfarm.com/index.html

Lang’s Orchard 🍏

17411 Secor Road, Woodstock, IL  60098 (815) 568-7547  (52 miles)

Store features fruit spreads, local honey and arts and crafts.

Details and hours: http://www.langsorchard.com/


Old Homestead Orchard 🍎

Season: Begins 29th

7814 Raynor Ave, Franksville WI 53126 Phone: 262/895-6747 (80 miles)
 Products: Cortland, Empire, Gala, Honeycrisp, Ida Red, Jonagold, Jonathan, Mollies Delicious, Red Delicious, Snow and Yellow Delicious. We have several Wonderful Weekend Events planned for you and your family.
 Come and enjoy!
 Details and hours
: http://www.oldhomesteadorchard.com/

Royal Oak Farm Fruit Orchard 🍎

15908 Hebron Road, Harvard, IL (62 miles)

Apples, blackberries, pumpkins, raspberries, Honey from hives on the farm, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, face painting, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours

Details and hours:  http://www.royaloakfarmorchard.com/


Strade’s Farm Market 🍏

Season: August 29th

3709 Miller Road in McHenry, IL (49 miles)

Many families have become accustomed to taking a relaxing, fun-filled day trip to Stade’s Farm and Market to pick produce, enjoy the farm experience and stay for the unique, engaging attractions offered.
 Visitors can choose from a wide range of activities that include u-pick vegetables and fruits, a hands-on petting zoo experience, Stade’s Farm traction's park, learning about agriculture and farming in field trip sessions, attending outdoor non-denominational worship services or shopping in the farm market and farm stands for local and regional produce as well as unique country gifts.
 Details and hours: https://stadesfarmandmarket.com/

*Distance is measured from Naperville