Stade's Farm and Market
Farm fresh produce, U-Pick fruits and vegetables, and family fun!
Farm fresh produce, U-Pick fruits and vegetables, and family fun!
Farm & Special Events InfoMarket, U-PICK & MORE InfoWelcome to Stade’s Farm and Market
Stade’s Farm & Market is located in scenic McHenry County approximately 50 miles Northwest of Chicago. Stade’s grows fresh fruits and vegetables that are marketed directly to consumers through our Farm Market.
Throughout the summer and into fall our farm is also popular for u-pick fruits and vegetables including strawberries, raspberries, tomatoes, apples, and pumpkins.
At Stade’s, we host a number of special events. Please scroll down to read about the next event(s) or view our events calendar for more information. Tractors for Charity information can be found below or by clicking here.
Beginning Saturday, September 8, 2018, (Farmtractions Theme Park will be open weekends only. The theme park includes a petting zoo, corn maze, giant slides, hayrides, (when pumpkins are ready to pick) and a large variety of unique attractions. Our fall festival Shades of Autumn is a harvest time extravaganza featuring 30+ farm-related attractions, pumpkin picking, great food and lots of fun.
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Join us for a FUN-FILLED FUNDRAISING weekend at the Farm! We start off on Saturday, September 8th with smaller class tractors and trucks; including garden tractors, small and antique tractors, and light trucks. Also, for children ages 12 years and under, we offer a Pedal Pull! Details to be announced.
Sunday’s event is for large farm tractors and larger pickups. This event is an MTTPA sanctioned pull, registration begins at 9 am, and the pulling event will begin promptly at noon. Please arrive early as no late registrations will be accepted.
On the East side of the Market, we will host our free Truck & Tractor Show. So please bring your family and friends, and your trucks, tractors, and construction equipment to display and share with others, if you have them.
For MORE information, please click HERE.
Hours and Location
MARKET HOURS ARE 9:00 am – 6:00 pm DAILY
We accept all forms of payment except American Express.
Last admission sales to U-PICK and farm attractions (both Summer and Fall) is at 5:00 pm
We reserve the right to close for inclement weather to protect our customers and employees.
The farm property closes promptly at 6:00 pm.
We are located at:
3709 Miller Road
McHenry, IL 60051
Stade’s Farm is a smoke-free environment for the health of our guests, staff, and animals. Visitors are required to extinguish all smoking materials (including e-cigarettes etc.) before entering the farm grounds.
Dogs (and other pets/animals) are prohibited on the farm grounds with the exception of certified service dogs. Please be mindful of the dangers associated with leaving pets in your vehicle while visiting our farm.
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Events
We are excited to share eight weekends of Fun on the Farm with you, your friends, and your family during our Fall Festival. We call the festival Shades of Autumn!
We kick-off the Fall season with the 14th Annual Tractors for Charity on September 8 – 9th. Grandparents Day is Sunday, September 9th. Our 14th Annual Classic Car Show is September 15 -16th. Stade’s 5th Annual Arts and Crafts on the Farm is September 22 – 23rd. Military Appreciation Day is September 23rd. Our Farmtractions Theme Park, with over 30 different attractions, is open Saturdays and Sundays beginning Saturday, September 8th – Sunday, October 28th. The Theme Park is also Fridays in October and Columbus Day (Monday, October 9th). We offer something for everyone to enjoy with your family and friends on our farm.
In addition, we are taking reservations for private events and school field trips now, please call 815-979-9212 to reserve your spot! Mark your calendars! Pumpkin picking at Stade’s begins the weekend of September 22, 2018.
We look forward to seeing you, your family and your friends in Fall of 2018!
Join us for a FUN-FILLED FUNDRAISING weekend at the Farm! We start off on Saturday, September 8th with smaller class tractors and trucks; including garden tractors, small and antique tractors, and light trucks. Also, for children ages 12 years and under, we offer a Pedal Pull, details to be announced.
Sunday’s event is for large farm tractors and larger pickups. This event is an MTTPA sanctioned pull, registration begins at 9 am, and the pulling event will begin promptly at noon. Please arrive early as no late registrations will be accepted.
On the East side of the Market, we will host our free Truck & Tractor Show. So please bring your family and friends, and your trucks, tractors, and construction equipment to display and share with others, if you have them.
Please visit our website for more information.
Join us for this Fun, Family Friendly Event! Whether you have a vehicle to display or enjoy seeing classic cars and trucks, this is the place to be on September 15 – 16th! Participants are welcome to arrive anytime beginning at 8:30 am and the show runs from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. We hope to see you, your family, and your friends at the Farm!
Stade’s 5th Annual Arts & Crafts on the Farm – September 22 -23, 2018. 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. There NO CHARGE to ENTER and SHOP and we have plenty of free parking available as well.
This yearly event is a perfect place to get a jump start on your holiday shopping! There is quite a variety of vendors signed up to participate, and we know there will be something for everyone!
If you are an artist (everything must be handmade) and would like information on participating in our 5th Annual Art’s & Crafts of the Farm, please email stadesfarmmarket@gmail.com, and the application will be sent to you. Don’t wait! Spots are filling up very fast!
Weather
Be sure to check the weather before you come to visit us!
Most of the activities at Stade’s Farm and Market occur outside. If you are planning a visit for our u-pick fruits and vegetables or farm attractions please check the forecast first, as we do sometimes need to close unexpectedly and cease outdoor activities due to inclement weather. Our Market will always remain open, (9 am – 6 pm) even when the outdoor activities close due to unpleasant weather.
Please check our Facebook for last minute updates and picking availability. This website is typically updated once daily, but we have been experiencing some issues so please check Facebook for all current information. THANK YOU!
U-PICK AVAILABILITY
Sugar Snap Peas and Green Beans are not available until our next planting is ready to harvest (up to 3 weeks).
When applicable: Stade’s U-PICK is available on a first-come, first-serve basis, last entry to the field is at 5:00 pm.
U-PICK STRAWBERRIES ARE SOLD OUT FOR 2018- Thank you for a great season.
WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS AND HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON!
For more information about our farm please visit https://stadesfarmandmarket.com/u-pick/raspberries
Please check back here or visit us on https://www.facebook.com/stadesfarmandmarket/ for all current information.
Stade's Farm & Market
STADE’S FRESH PICKED SWEET CORN IS AVAILABLE IN THE MARKET NOW!
We have an excellent selection of beautiful, fresh produce in our Market including Stade’s own delicious Sweet Corn, tomatoes, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Kohlrabi, Zucchini, Cucumbers and Pickles, Plenty of Peppers, and more harvested on our farm. Ripe, juicy Michigan blueberries and peaches are also available!
View our Produce Calendar for a full list of the crops we grow in chronological order as to when they are available to our customers.
Bring your family and friends and join us for U-PICK Strawberries & Raspberries and other vegetables, pumpkins, and apples as the year progresses.
Mark your calendar for our special events in the fall, which include: Tractors for Charity, A Classic Car and Truck Show, Arts and Crafts Weekend, Grandparents Day, Military Appreciation and our Sunday Morning Outdoor Worship Services.
We love our customers and look forward to seeing you soon! Have a wonderful Spring!
CLICK HERE for more information.
Fields of Grace Worship Service
Fields of Grace *Outdoor Worship Service at Stade’s
Services are held every Sunday at 10 am through October 28, 2018.
Join “Fields of Grace” for inspiring messages, uplifting worship music, and great fellowship.
Seating, umbrellas, fresh Apple Cider Donuts and coffee are provided during every service.
*In case of inclement weather the service will be under the bandshell.
Email Jeanine Weintz at FOGfellowship for more information click here.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide nutritious homegrown farm products and unique wholesome family entertainment at reasonable prices to our local and surrounding communities.
Come visit us to find out more about our unique farm and market or call us at 815-675-6396 if you have any questions. We hope to see you soon!