It is that time of year....apple picking time. Apples, apple pie, apple crumble, 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)
Season begins August 28, 2021-October 31, 2021
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 Orchard and Winery 🍎
Season begins Sept 18th (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)
Season Open
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)
Season Begins September 1, 2021-October 31, 2021
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/
Heinz Orchard 🍏
Season: Begins September 17, 2021
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 September 5, 2021
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 🍎
Season begins September 9, 2021- October 31, 2021
Waterman, IL (36 miles)
Apples, raspberries, pumpkins Details and hours: http://www.honeyhillorchard.com/Pick_Your_Own.php
Keller’s Farmstand 🍏
Season: September-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 Apple Orchard is now open for the fall season! Pre-picked apples and pumpkins available at Naperville, Plainfield, & Oswego farmstands. 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.
Before heading to the orchard for U-pick apples, ALL guests must first purchase a bag at the Apple Barn. Last entry to the orchard will be 30 minutes prior to closing time to allow enough time for picking.
All customers age 3 and up will need to wear a mask in our Farmstand and Animal Barn, due to State of Illinois requirements for indoor COVID safety.
Apple Orchard Hours
Monday through Friday, 9am-6pm. Saturday & Sunday 9am-5pm.
All customers age 3 and up will need to wear a mask in our Farmstand and Animal Barn, due to State of Illinois requirements for indoor COVID safety.
Details and hours: https://www.kellersfarmstand.com/
Kuipers Family Farm 🍎
Season: Late August thru September
1N318 Watson Road, Maple Park, IL (30 miles)
Buy Apples:
Fresh from the orchard, bagged and sold at the Orchard Shop. Apples sold individually, by the half-peck or peck bag. Prices vary by supply and variety.
Pick Apples
This year guests will walk to the picking areas. Strollers will be allowed in the orchard to transport children. Guests should be aware that walks to ripe fruit will vary weekly in location and distance.
Apple picking in the orchard is primarily available weekends only through October. Some varieties may be available to pick weekdays and we will post that updated information on our Homepage weekly.
Admission to Orchard: $12.99 per person. Includes 1/4 peck bag of apples. Children 2 and under admitted FREE but don’t receive a bag. Everyone entering the orchard must purchase admission.
Apple Info
Call us at (815) 827-5200 Ext. 1
Updated weekly, call this number to hear apple varieties currently available for purchase in the Orchard Shop and which varieties you’ll be able to pick yourself in the Orchard Saturday and Sunday.
Details and hours: http://kuipersfamilyfarm.com/index.html
Old Homestead Orchard 🍎
7814 Raynor Ave, Franksville WI 53126 Phone: 262/895-6747 (80 miles)
IMPORTANT 2021 UPDATE!
Given the exceptionally warm spring and two deep frosts thereafter, apples for picking directly off the trees will likely be available only opening weekend. These apples will be supplemented with bushels of pre-picked apples form another Wisconsin-based, family-owned orchard as long as our loyal customers are interested. Please find these pre-picked bushels throughout the orchard at the bases of our trees.
We look forward maintaining support of your family traditions as you continue to support our family orchard. We are deeply saddened by the loss of our crop this spring due to the blossoms freezing and appreciate your continued patronage. We hope you understand just how crucial your support and hard-earned dollar allocation continues to be. Especially in low-yield years, our trees and grounds incur both operating and health expenses despite a failed crop.
DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE MAGNIFICENT, THRIVING SUNFLOWER FIELDS TO BEGIN NEW TRADITIONS while you shop the Orchard Store and enjoy all our on-site amenities.
Come and enjoy!
Details and hours: http://www.oldhomesteadorchard.com/
Royal Oak Farm Fruit Orchard 🍎
15908 Hebron Road, Harvard, IL (62 miles)
Season open
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: https://www.royaloak.farm/
Strade’s Farm Market 🍏
Season open
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
