8 Must Visit Apple Orchards Within 60 Minutes of Rockford
I probably don't have the authority to do this, but can we officially declare August 26th as "National Apple Orchard Day?" In case you haven't heard, fall lovers, it's almost time to grab out the hoodies, cute scarves and your appetite for cider donuts because according to WTVO, Edward's Apple Orchard opens today. As do many other apple orchards in the area.
If you've been dreaming of day dates with your love and little ones, then get ready because apples, apple cider, apple pie, apple cider donuts and more are ready for mass consumption.
Already been to Edward's and you're looking to take make a day out of apple picking and pie eating? Here are 7, including Edward's, apple orchards within one hour of Rockford that you should visit this fall.
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Edward's Apple Orchard
7061 Centerville Rd, Poplar Grove, IL
Phone: 815-765-2234
Hours: Open daily from 9 am - 6 pm in September and October. In November, open daily from 9 am - 5 pm.
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Curran's Orchard
6385 Kilburn Ave, Rockford, IL 61101
Phone: 815-963-7848
Hours: Open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Valley Orchard
811 E State St, Cherry Valley, IL 61016
Phone: 815-332-9696
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m..
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Jonamac Apple Orchard
19412 Shabbona Rd, Malta, IL 60150
Phone: 815-825-2158
Hours: Open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Plank Road Orchard
50W737 Plank Rd, Sycamore, IL 60178
Phone: 815-899- 4020
Hours: Open Wednesday through Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Woodstock Country Orchard
17015 Garden Valley Rd, Woodstock, IL 60098
Phone: 815-923-4359
Hours: Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Royal Oak Farm Orchard
15908 Hebron Rd, Harvard, IL 60033
Phone: 815-648-4141
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Edward''s Apple Orchard West
8218 Cemetery Rd, Winnebago, IL 61088
Phone: 815-963-2261
Hours: Open daily, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.