Richardson Adventure Farm & Corn Maze
Spring Grove, IL · about 51 mi from Chicago
At a glance
- Address
- 9407 Richardson Road, Spring Grove, Illinois 60081
- Activities
- 🌽 Corn mazes
- Phone
- (815) 675-9729
- Typical season
- Sep to Oct (corn mazes, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Chicago, about 51 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- [email protected]
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- McHenry County, IL
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 5b
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Public restroom 2.3 mi
- Playground 0.7 mi
- Gas station Marathon 2.1 mi
- EV charger BA Solutions Supercharger 2.1 mi
- 24 places to eat within 5 mi Dairy Queen, Bacci, Subway
Farmers markets nearby
- Stade's Farm & Market Mchenry · 3.9 mi
- St. John's Farmers' Market Twin Lakes · 5.2 mi
- Fox Lake Farmers Market Fox Lake · 5.3 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Green Earth Farm 7 mi
- Tempel Farms Organics 13 mi
- Five Petal Fields 13.7 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 47°F, lows around 31°F, 9.7 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 23
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 21
- ☀️ Frost-free season179 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone5b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Antioch, IL station (6.8 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
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. Call the farm: 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
- 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.
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about Richardson Adventure Farm & Corn Maze
Is Richardson Adventure Farm & Corn Maze open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (815) 675-9729 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Richardson Adventure Farm & Corn Maze?
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 Richardson Adventure Farm & Corn Maze?
The listing gives the address as 9407 Richardson Road, Spring Grove, Illinois 60081. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Richardson Adventure Farm & Corn Maze?
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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