Farms in McHebry County

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Farms are the heritage of McHenry County and many local families are still making their living off of the land. Find your favorite farm for u-pick berries, apples, pumpkins, and more with our Guide to McHenry County Farms.

Farms in McHenry County

Apple Orchards | Berry Picking | Pumpkin Patches | Farmers Markets | Farm Events

Our most recent farm stories:

Fall Farmers Markets in McHenry County

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 last few dates of the lingering summer markets; if you plan ahead, you will know ...
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Ripe Pickings at Stade’s Farm

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 hour out into the "country" to pick strawberries, then we would spend the next day ...
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U-Pick Fun and Much More at Royal Oak Farm

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 destination for apple picking goodness. This family-owned and operated orchard is the real deal. Beautiful ...
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U-Pick Blueberries at McCann Berry Farm

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, but that doesn't mean fresh berry goodness is at its end. Blueberries are ready to ...
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Angelic Organics Learning Center: Connecting Families to the Farm

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 have a lot of opportunities to take your children to visit a farmyard. Agritourism is ...
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Strawberry and Berry Picking in McHenry County

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 in my house! Read on to find where you can pick your berries locally. U-Pick ...
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2020 Farmers Markets in McHenry County

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 a grocery shopping experience than a leisurely activity. The farmers still need our support. We ...
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Where to Pick Apples in McHenry County

Farms We’ve been too:

Berry Picking in McHenry County

U-pick Strawberry farms and other Berry Picking options in McHenry County.

Strawberry Farms we’ve been to:

Berry picking isn’t just for spring! Find farms that offer Fall Berry picking in McHenry County.

Pumpkin Patches in McHenry County

The fall harvest means traipsing out to the field and choosing your perfect pumpkin. Whether you want to pick it off the vine or just find a locally grown one you can do it at one of these McHenry County Pumpkin Patches.

Pumpkin Patch Reviews, read about our experiences at the following farms:

All Seasons Orchard, Woodstock
Goebbert’s Pumpkin Farm, South Barrington
Tom’s Farm in Huntley offer fun year-round. Shelby tell’s us about Pumpkin Season at Tom’s Farm.

McHenry County Farmers Markets

Farmers Markets and CSA’s bring the bounty of the farm to the suburbs. Most markets run spring through fall with a few year-round and winter markets.

Fall 2020 Market Update – find Fall and Winter markets
2020 Farmers Markets, updated for COVID restrictions
McHenry County Farmers Markets
Winter Farmers Markets in McHenry County

CSA’s, which stand for Community Supported Agriculture, give you the opportunity to be part of the Farm by buying shares. Find a McHenry County CSA.

Farm Events in McHenry County

Get out and enjoy a day on the farm with these farm events in McHenry County.

McHenry County Farm Stroll, held annually in September.
Angelic Organics Learning Center in Caledonia provides a fun day on the farm for families with kids of all ages.
Shades of Autumn at Stade’s Farm in McHenry is held annually in October.

Looking for a Christmas Tree farm? Find them at Christmas in McHenry County.