Geneva, Illinois
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U-Pick Apple Orchard

An Apple Experience

Apple picking 2022 has concluded for the season. Our farm stand has thousands of freshly picked apples available for purchase daily. We look forward for U-Pick 2023 next August.

Hours

Windy Acres You-Pick Apple Orchard is open on WEEKENDS ONLY beginning August 27th, 2022.

The hours of Apple Experience are 10 am-4 pm.

Online Tickets

Apple picking is very limited so we are STRONGLY encouraging anyone who would like to come to our apple orchard to purchase their tickets online to guarantee your picking time slot. Please consider purchasing your online ticket as soon as possible to ensure the date and time you would like is available. Minimal tickets will be available at the door.

Cost

$12.99 per person.

ANYONE entering the apple orchard ages 2 and older requires a paid admission. All paid patrons receive one 1/4 peck bag for apples. Under 2 is free and will not receive an apple picking bag.

Apple Varieties for 2022 Picking

The apple varieties available for u-pick include

  • Premier Honey Crisp
  • Zestar
  • Jonagold
  • Jonathan
  • Gala
  • Rubymac
  • Ambrosia
  • Granny Smith.

Availability can change daily and the website will not be updated so if you want to make sure your favorite variety is available, calling the farm is your best option.

Additional varieties will be available of pre-picked apples at our farm stand as well.

What does the Apple Orchard Experience include?

  • A 1/4 peck bag of apples per paid patron
  • Fall Photo Opportunities
  • Retail Shopping available at our farm stand
  • Concessions are available for purchase at our Bakery and Cafe
  • Homemade Apple Cider Donuts & Hand Dipped Caramel Apples are available for purchase at our farm stand

Apple Orchard Guidelines

Our family farm strives to make an enjoyable, memory filled day for all of our guests, please abide by the following guidelines to ensure safety, and enjoyment is had by all.

  • If caught throwing apples, damaging any trees/equipment in the orchard/property, Windy Acres Staff will escort you out of the apple orchard experience and no refund will be issued.
  • No strollers/wagons/carts/large bags/backpacks etc. allowed in the orchard.
  • No eating Apples in the apple orchard.
  • No outside food or beverages are permitted in the Apple Orchard Experience.
  • Windy Acres Farm is not liable for injuries accrued on Windy Acres Property.
  • Children under 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult and monitored in the Apple Orchard Experience.
  • Windy Acres Farm is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is permitted in the parking lot only.
  • Please respect social distancing.
  • Wristbands are required for Apple Experience Orchard Area.
  • No Refunds/No Exchanges/No Returns/No Transfers of tickets to other people or dates on wristbands or any merchandise including but not limited to weather.
  • Please help to keep our farm clean by properly disposing of all garbage in trash receptacles.