U-Pick Strawberries {2014}
There’s nothing quite like the sweet taste of a strawberry picked fresh off the vine. Gather the family up and head out for a fun adventure to your nearest U-Pick Strawberry farm!
Below is our round-up of U-Pick Strawberry locations with convenient drives from the Lake County area. Many can be found in nearby McHenry County as well as over the border in Wisconsin. You have a few short weeks to pick them so make plans today for a visit to the farm. Mother Nature can be fickle, so always remember to call ahead for picking conditions before you make the drive. Many farms also only accept cash so call ahead or come prepared.
Stade’s Farm and Market, 2709 W. Miller Road; McHenry, Illinois (815) 675-6396
Strawberry season starts Mid-June and lasts 3-4 weeks.
Picking daily from 9am-6pm. Check their Facebook Page for updates and picking conditions.
Read our detailed review of Stade’s Farm
U-Pick strawberries are $3/ 1 quart or $11/ 4 quarts. High volume prices: for over 50 pounds or more $1.40/ lb. A per person minimum purchase is required to enter the strawberry patch.
The Farmtractions area will be open daily from 10am-6pm during U-pick strawberry season. The admission price allows you unlimited access to all available attractions, up until 6pm. (approximately 12 attractions).
Admission is $6 per person (Adults & Children). Children under age 2 are admitted free.
Cody’s Farm, 19502 River Road; Marengo, Illinois (815) 482-4125
Picking daily from 10am-6pm. Visit website for picking conditions.
U-Pick strawberries are $1.90 lb
Strawberry Festival June 22-13, 2013 to offer crafters, food, family fun and of course u-pick strawberries.
McCann Berry Farm, 18110 Kishwaukee Valley Road; Woodstock, Illinois (815) 568-8810
Picking daily 8am-4pm
U-Pick strawberries are $1.85/lb
Heider’s Berry Farm, 1106 N. Queen Anne Road; Woodstock, Illinois (815) 338-0301
Picking daily 8am-3pm. Check their Facebook page for updates and picking conditions.
Pricing $2.50/qt. Call ahead to reconfirm pricing and hours.
Berryville Farm, 424 13th Avenue; Racine, Wisconsin
262-498-6648
Picking estimated to begin the last week of June. Check their Facebook Page for updates and picking conditions. Call ahead for pricing.
Picking is open daily from 8am-6pm (they close at 4pm on Sundays)
Thompson’s Strawberry Farm, 14000 – 75th Street; Bristol, Wisconsin
262-857-2353
Picking estimated to begin around June 20th. Check their Facebook Page for updates and picking conditions.
Read our detailed review of Thompson’s Strawberry Farm
Open for strawberry picking Monday though Friday 8am-7pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am-4pm
U-Pick strawberries are $7.50 per 4qt basket, or 6 baskets for the price of 5. They only accept cash
If you’re willing to go farther afield, you’ll find more options at PickYourOwn.org.
