FAQS, EVENTS AND HELPFUL INFO

FRIENDLY REMINDERS

For the safety of our farm dog, customers and your dogs, we do not allow pets to be brought on the orchard property.
We are a family-friendly smoke and alcohol free farm.
Visa, Mastercard & Discover accepted in the Apple Barn and Bakery. Cash only at U-Pick and Feeding Trough.
Please keep children with you for their safety. This is a working farm with equipment and traffic.
Outside food is not allowed. Instead, try some of our delicious orchard snacks. Due to Covid-19, we will not be serving lunch from our Feeding Trough. We will have Food Trucks here on several weekends. (See schedule below.)
If you would like more than 3 dozen donuts, please let us know ahead of time.
Our donut fryer shuts down at 4:30 for clean-up. Please consider getting your donuts early in your visit to ensure availability.

THANKS FOR YOUR COOPERATION!

FALL EVENTS

Sat. Sept. 19 11:00-3:00 - Tinez Tacos Food Truck
Sun. Sept. 20 11:00-2:30 Puff Truck Pizza
Sept. 26 & 27 - Mallory Taglia Photo Sessions in the Orchard. Click on link to schedule

https://mtaglia.photobiz.com/form/apple-picking-mini-session-2020

Sat. Sept. 26 - Waterman Lions Club Pork Chop BBQ
Sat. Oct. 3 - DeKalb County Cattlemen Steak Sandwiches.
Sun. Oct. 4 11:00-3:00 - Dirty Bird Food Truck
Sat. Oct. 10 11:00-3:00 - Dirty Bird Food Truck
Sun. Oct. 11 11:00-3:00 - Tinez Tacos Food Truck
Mon. Columbus Day 11:00-3:00 Big "D's" Hot Dogs
Sat. Oct. 17 11:00-3:00 - Tinez Tacos Food Truck
Sun. Oct. 18 11:00-3:00 - Tinez Tacos Food Truck
Oct. 17 & 18 - Pumpkin Harvest Weekend. Pumpkins specially priced and we will have our delicious pumpkin donuts.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can we bring pets to the farm?

No, we have an orchard dog (Jojo), who does not like other dogs. We ask for the safety of our dog and yours, that you leave your pets at home. We are not responsible for vehicle damage if dogs are left in the vehicle. Please give us a heads up if you are bringing a service dog.

What forms of payment do you accept?

Cash and local checks are accepted at U-pick and in our Feeding Trough Restaurant. We accept cash, local checks, Mastercard, Visa and Discover in our Apple Barn and Bakery. We suggest paying with cash to avoid long check out lines. The additional time needed for credit and debit card approval really slows down check-out.

What is in your apple cider?

Our apple cider is 100% pure raw juice from our apples. There is no sugar or other additives. Our cider will keep approximately 10-14 days in the refrigerator. It can also be frozen for one year.

Is your honey locally produced?

Yes. We have our own honeybees for pollination and honey production. Our honey is pure raw honey.

Do you ship your products?

No, unfortunately, we have no control over how our products will be handled once they leave our farm. There is no way for us to insure quality.

Do you rent out your barn?

At this time, we do not rent out our facilities for weddings, or other large gatherings. We have a party room that is available on weekends in the fall for birthday parties and small gatherings. Please email or call for details.

Are you hiring?

We start our fall hiring process in early August. Please email or call for an application.

How do I request a donation for my organization?

Please email or mail non-for-profit requests on letterhead. We receive a large number of requests and make every effort to provide our support to charitable efforts in our area.

Are peanuts used at your facility?

We use peanuts in making our caramel apples so they may come in contact with other foods. Our donuts contain wheat, eggs and milk.

Do you give school tours?

Due to Covid-19, we will not be giving school tours this year.

Are you organic?

No, we are not. The climate in northern Illinois is not conducive to organic farming. We utilize an Integrated Pest Management System which allows us to limit spray applications to times that are necessary to prevent crop damage.

Do you charge an admission fee?

There are no admission or parking fees. However, everyone over the age of 2 years must purchase a picking bag to ride a wagon and go into the picking areas