Break out your stain stick! Strawberry season may be over, but area farms and orchards are still offering opportunities to pick-your-own deliciousness. Summer raspberries, currants, and cherries are now available! A drive to nearby McHenry County or a hop over the border to Wisconsin, will not only yield some tasty fruit, but some great memories as well.
McHenry County U-Pick - Raspberries
Grace Farm Studios, 2719 Franklinville Road, Woodstock, IL, Ph: (815) 790-8895
Red Summer Raspberries now available
U-Pick Hours: Monday-Saturday 8am-5pm
Prices: U-Pick $5 per pint or $28 per gallon / Pre-Pick $6 per pint or $48 per gallon
* Visit website for driving directions during construction.
Grace Farm grows several varieties of raspberries which are 100% organic. The farm also produces icelandic wool, so make sure the kids stop and say “hello” to the sheep. This is a working farm, so know what to expect by reading this past review.
Heider’s Berry Farm, 1106 N. Queen Anne Road, Woodstock, IL Ph: (815) 338-0301
Raspberries are available
U-Pick Hours: Everyday weather permitting 8am-5pm
Prices: $3.50 a pint
Stade’s Farm and Market, 3709 West Miller Rd., McHenry (815) 675-6396
Limited raspberries are available now
U-Pick Hours: Vary, starting THIS FRIDAY July 11 while supplies last. Check their Facebook page for up to date information
McCann Berry Farm 18110 Kishwaukee Valley Road, Woodstock, IL, Ph: (815) 568-8810
CLOSED THIS YEAR. Our harsh winter has affected this year’s blueberry crop but doesn’t seem to have caused permanent damage. Check back next year!
Southern Wisconsin U-Pick - Raspberries, Currants, Cherries
Harvest Time Orchards 36116 128th St, Twin Lakes, WI, Ph: (262) 877-4831
Red Tart Cherries available starting Friday, July 11, 2014 for one weekend ONLY
U-Pick Hours: Friday and Saturday 8am-4pm or until supplies last
Prices: $8.50 for a regular bucket (about 4 1/2 qts.) and $32 for a large bucket (about 4 1/2 gallons). You must use Harvest Time buckets for picking and then bring your own containers to bring your cherries home. Due to the severe winter, many trees were lost leaving a small crop this year. The orchard will be open this weekend only while the crop lasts. The Donut Shop will also be open so stop by for a ready-made tasty treat.
Currants, Gooseberries (limited), and Red Summer Raspberries are available.
U-Pick Hours: Generally Open between 8am and 6pm. Call ahead to confirm availability and picking conditions.
Prices: $5 per pint for raspberries and gooseberries / $4 per lb for currants
Currants may be a new fruit for your children, and picking your own is a great way to learn about them. These berries come in red, white and black varieties. The red and white currants are great for eating out of hand while black currants are best for preserves. Have fun experimenting with new recipes!
* Many other locations offer FALL raspberries typically available in late August. This post lists summer raspberries only.
Picking conditions may vary. Many locations accept cash or check only. Before making a visit to any of these locations, please call ahead.
If you’re willing to travel farther afield, visit pickyourown.org to find U-Pick locations all over the midwest and beyond.
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