Amazing Apple Orchards and U-Pick Farms in Illinois and Wisconsin for National Apple Day

Oct 21, 2024

Happy National Apple Day! Today, we’re celebrating National Apple Day with some fun facts about our favorite fall fruit, as well as some amazing places you can check out locally to do some apple picking. These fabulous apple orchards and u-pick farms are a great way to celebrate all things autumnal. Whether you’re purchasing already made baked goods, or gathering some select produce to make your own for the holiday season, you’ll find the perfect thing at these local Illinoius and Wisconsin orchards.. Plus, we’ve also got some bonus recipe suggestions at the end to try with your freshly picked apples.

Did you know…

The official state fruit of Illinois is the Goldrush Apple
It takes 36 apples to make 1 gallon of apple cider
There are more than 2,500 varieties of apple grown here in the US, but the only species native to North America is the crabapple.
It takes an average of four or five years for an apple tree to produce its own fruits
Apples float because they are made of 80-85% water; 2 apples equals about one average glass of water.
The first apple pie was not American made but from England
A bushel of apples weighs about 42lbs, and is equal to about 90-120 apples

Check out these fantastic local apple orchards and U-pick farms! Many of these orchards and farms are one-stop shopping for family fun weekends. You’ll find plenty of activities from hay rides to petting zoos to farm markets and bakeries, corn mazes, and dozens of varieties of fruits and veggies to pick and take home. So what are you waiting for? Let’s hit the road to fun!

Best Apple Orchards and U-Pick Farms in Illinois and Wisconsin

Okay, so you’ve visited a local orchard and done the fall fun things, but now you’re not sure what to do with your 42lb bushel of apples? Well, we’ve got you covered! Here are some of our favorite recipes for fall baking with those farm fresh apples.

Amazing Autumnal Apple Recipes