Red Barn Farm Market
Woodstock, IL Β· about 54 mi from Chicago
At a glance
- Address
- 3500 Route 47, Woodstock, IL 60098
- Activities
- π½ Corn mazesπ» Flowersπ Farm animalsπ Vegetables
- Typical season
- Sep to Oct (corn mazes, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Chicago, about 54 miles
- Listing updated
- No date on the listing
- Payment
- credit cards
- County
- McHenry County, IL
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 5b
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
National Weather ServiceLoading the forecastβ¦
Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
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- EV charger 4.2 mi
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Farmers markets nearby
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CSA farm shares nearby
- M's Organic Sustainable Farm 3.4 mi
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- Spears to You Asparagus Farm 7.4 mi
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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 48Β°F, lows around 30Β°F, about 2.5 in of rain, 9.7 hours of daylight.
- π± Last spring frostApr 25
- π First fall frostOct 22
- βοΈ Frost-free season179 days
- π§ Hardiness zone5b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Crystal Lake 4Nw, IL station (8.3 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
- Corn mazesSep to Oct
- FlowersApr to Sep
- Farm animalsYear round
- VegetablesJun to Oct
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Search for the farm's current hours: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Shoes you do not mind getting dusty
- A charged phone and a meeting spot for the group
- A flashlight if you go near dusk
- Clippers only if the farm allows them
- A bucket with a little water for the ride home
- Hand sanitizer for after the animals
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Mazes are usually best from mid September through October, when the corn is tallest.
- How to pick
Pick a meeting spot before you enter, keep the group together and take a photo of the map if they hand one out.
- Best time to go
Weekday evenings or early weekend mornings. Many mazes run flashlight nights in late October.
Farm country: McHenry County
McHenry County had 828 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 160 sold food straight to the public and 13 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 10 farms selling cut flowers #2 of 43 counties in IL
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.
From the listing
corn maze; spooky house; haystack; hay rides; petting zoo; selling flowers; gardening supplies; selling vegetables and fruit;
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Questions about Red Barn Farm Market
Is Red Barn Farm Market open today?
We do not track live hours. Check with the farm before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated in a past season.
When is the season at Red Barn Farm Market?
Corn mazes typically run Sep to Oct in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Red Barn Farm Market?
The listing gives the address as 3500 Route 47, Woodstock, IL 60098. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Red Barn Farm Market?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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