Stade’s Farm Market
Contact & location
McHenry, IL 60051
Where Stade’s Farm Market is located
Stade’s Farm Market sits within the Illinois apple belt, close enough to McHenry for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
Most guests punch 3709 Miller Road, McHenry into their phone and let GPS do the work, the entrance is signed from the road and there's a parking area once you turn in.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Illinois does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving McHenry.
Weather at Stade’s Farm Market
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Planning apple picking near McHenry? Here's what's on file for Stade’s Farm Market, along with the map, driving details, and current conditions so you can decide whether it's the right stop for your weekend.
Apple Picking at Stade’s Farm Market
Stade’s Farm Market sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Stade’s Farm Market tracks the rest of Illinois. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. The window most families aim for is the last two weeks of September into the first two of October, that's when Honeycrisp, Empire, and mid-season varieties usually overlap.
Fall festival weekends can double the crowd overnight, so it's worth checking the orchard's social feed the day before you go. Off-festival weekdays are typically wide open.
What to Bring
- • Cash (backup for the farm stand)
- • Closed-toe walking shoes
- • A light jacket or flannel
- • Sunscreen and a hat
- • Water bottles for the walk
- • Reusable bags for the ride home
- • A camera or phone charged for photos
- • Small bills for cider and donuts
Where Stade’s Farm Market is located
Stade’s Farm Market sits within the Illinois apple belt, close enough to McHenry for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
Most guests punch 3709 Miller Road, McHenry into their phone and let GPS do the work, the entrance is signed from the road and there's a parking area once you turn in.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Illinois does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving McHenry.
Weather at Stade’s Farm Market
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
What else is there to do at Stade’s Farm Market?+
Beyond picking, Stade’s Farm Market offers U-Pick Apples.
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