Fall Raspberry Picking in and around Lake County
Apples and pumpkins aren’t the only fall harvest. If you haven’t had a chance to get berries this summer, Fall is the perfect time to pick some delicious, red raspberries!
As with all U-pick farms please be sure to call ahead and/or check the website and Facebook pages for picking conditions. Crowd size and weather can impact the field conditions and the availability of berries. Farms can close or stop picking at any time.
Heider’s Berry Farm
1106 N. Queen Anne Road, Woodstock | (815) 338-0301 | Facebook
Crops: Raspberries (July - September), Gold Raspberries (July and September)
U-Pick Hours: Everyday weather permitting 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Klee’s Out on a Limb Acres
4704 West 7 Mile Road, Caledonia, WI | (262) 835-7728 | Facebook
(if using GPS to locate farm, enter the FULL zip code - 53108-9740 for correct location)
Crops: Waiting on Red Raspberries, call to confirm picking.
U-Pick Hours: Generally Open between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Call ahead to confirm availability and picking conditions.
Grace Farm Studios
2719 Franklinville Road, Woodstock | (815) 790-8895
Crops: Red, purple and black raspberries
U-pick Hours: Call ahead to confirm 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday
Although it is always best to call and check the day’s berry availability, we are happy to report that the fall season is off to a good start. The red Carolines, Joan J’s, and Jaclyns are ripening quickly in the front block and right back high tunnels. Loralie can attest that it is a lovely place.
Thompson Strawberry Farm
14000 75th Street, Bristol, WI | (262) 857-2353 | Facebook
Don’t let the name fool you, I promise they have raspberries too!
Crops: Raspberries
U-Pick Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wed.-Sun., Closed Mon. & Tue.
Read Loralie’s review. Opened for raspberry season on August 19 but predicts picking will be much better in September.
Stade’s Farm & Market
3709 W. Miller Road, McHenry | (815) 675-6396 | Facebook
This place is a favorite of Kristy’s and boasts other family activities as well as other picking seasons.
Crops: Raspberries
U-Pick Hours: Open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. May through October.
Note: There is a $3 minimum purchase per person required to enter the pick-your-own patch. Baskets are included in the price. You can only pick into Stade’s containers. The fall crop will begin in late August and will continue to produce until the first frost, which generally is some time early to mid October. Follow on Facebook for current conditions.
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