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Pumpkin Patches in McHenry County

October 17, 2020 Melissa Haak 0
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There is no need to grab a pumpkin when you are grocery shopping. McHenry County (and the surrounding areas) have plenty of farms that will give you the perfect pumpkin and make memories your kids […]

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Fall Farmers Markets in McHenry County

October 4, 2020 Melissa Haak 0
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The crisp air and the colorful leaves on the trees signal both the end of the summer farmer’s markets and the beginning of several fall markets in McHenry County. If you hurry, you can catch the […]

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Ripe Pickings at Stade’s Farm

July 26, 2020 Little McHenry County 0
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Editor’s note: This is a personal review from 2011, it has been updated to reflect current information. Your experience may vary. Originally published on Little Lake County. Every summer, my family used to drive an […]

royal oak farm orchard, harvard
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U-Pick Fun and Much More at Royal Oak Farm

July 26, 2020 Tracy Rubel 0
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Editor’s note: This is a personal review from 2011, your experience may vary. Originally published on Little Lake County. We first visited Royal Oak Farm last year, and it quickly became a family favorite and our go-to […]

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U-Pick Blueberries at McCann Berry Farm

July 26, 2020 Little McHenry County 0
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Editor’s Note: This review was written based on personal experience in 2013. Currently, McCann’s is only picking blueberries, and the story has been updated to reflect that. Strawberry Season may have drawn to a close, […]

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Angelic Organics Learning Center: Connecting Families to the Farm

July 26, 2020 Little McHenry County 0
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Editor’s Note: This personal review was written in 2013. It has been updated to reflect the current dates. Originally published on Little Lake County. Raising a family in the heart of America’s Midwest means you […]

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Strawberry and Berry Picking in McHenry County

June 15, 2020 Melissa Haak 0
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Editor’s note: updated to reflect current Phase 3 conditions. My kids can eat their weight in berries and then some! Find unlimited berries which will make for some amazing smoothies, shakes, pies and cakes, or just breakfast […]

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2020 Farmers Markets in McHenry County

May 12, 2020 Melissa Haak 0
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Market season is underway, and while it may look different than previous years, we encourage you to make a point and still visit them weekly. 2020 Farmers Markets in McHenry County may be more of […]

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Shades of Autumn Festival at Stade’s Farm

September 26, 2019 Little McHenry County 0
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Editor’s Note: This is a personal experience from 2012. Your experience may vary. Originally published on Little Lake County. Shades of Autumn is the Fall Festival at Stade’s Farm and Market in McHenry. Our family […]

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10 Reasons to Visit Tom’s Farm this Fall

September 26, 2019 Melissa Haak 0
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Editor’s note, this was originally published on Little Lake County in 2015. Your experience may vary. Have you chosen a Halloween costume yet?  This year it’s simple – you can be “Supermom” and “Superdad” instantly […]

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