Heinz Orchard

Welcome to Chicagoland's closest orchard--Heinz Orchard in Green Oaks, IL (next to Libertyville)!  We are just 37 miles from downtown Chicago.  Our no-frills Lake County orchard has been a favorite in Northern Illinois for nearly 70 years. 

You are more than welcome to bring strollers and wagons into the orchard. Please note that as a small, family-run orchard we DO NOT offer hayrides, food/drink, corn mazes, etc. We specialize in PURE APPLE PICKING FUN in a beautiful surrounding!

For the safety of our guests and the trees, please do not climb in the trees, shake the trees or throw apples. Please note that  pets are not allowed at the orchard.

Varieties & Updates

Jonathan--Now Picking, plentiful & snack size
Empire--plentiful, ready September 24

McIntosh--SOLD OUT
Red Delicious--Not available in 2021
Golden Delicious--Not available in 2021

Upcoming Days & Hours of Operation
We have a smaller crop than normal and appreciate everyone's understanding as we assess how much fruit is left for picking.  Most likely we will  add additional dates/hours as the season goes on--and we'll post them as soon as we know them. For now, though, these are the only dates we'll be open.  

Friday, September 24, 10am-4p

Friday, Oct. 1, 10am-4pm

If we don't have what you are looking for you may want to visit www.pickyourown.org.  They have a complete listing of U-Pick area farms, what they offer, and helpful customer reviews.

We have a smaller crop than normal, and appreciate everyone's understanding as we assess how much fruit is left for picking.

Payment and Prices

$10 for a 1/2 peck bag (holds 5-6lbs)

$20 for a 1 peck bag (holds 10-12lbs)

You buy the bag, then fill it with the apples you pick. 

Please note once you fill your bag, you may not empty it in your car and refill it.

There are NO ADMISSION OR PARKING FEES. However at least one person in your party must buy a bag.