For years this family has been selling good apples and other items in their little orchard. You pick, pre picked, pies (call ahead, they may be out), apple cider doughnuts as well as jams, cider, pickles and other items. Not super touristy, very low key. Watch their Facebook page for what apples they have available. read more

Prairie Sky Orchard - Honeycrisp this way - Pick Your Own Farms Near Me - Union, Illinois

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Free admission & parking into the orchard. I enjoyed my mini getaway rode trip from the city. Nice peaceful atmosphere. A small but cool orchard to pick apples. There were a variety of decent size apples. It was well worth the drive for me. The staff was very helpful and cheerful. As I was driving along the roads. I drove passed larger apple pickings. But I was happy and impressed with my decision to come here. It was easy to get inside pick your apples and head home. There is also a kiosk stand for you to purchase some tasty goodies. Decent prices. The apple cider donuts were amazing. I really enjoyed my visit. read more

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Our preferred orchard down the street was closed for U-Pick due to the colder than usual winter, so we checked out this one. Nice staff, their Square POS/card reader takes Apple Pay, a nice surprise. Four of us got one bag of apples (Gala and Jonamac were in season) as well as some apple cider donuts. Nice place, but a bit pricy for the picking. Glad they are fairly no frills compared to other orchard which gouge you so you pay for their extras...this is simply picking. Enjoy! read more

Prairie Sky Orchard - Panoramic view of the orchard from the back - Pick Your Own Farms Near Me - Union, Illinois

An entire peck of honey crisp apples was only 24.50! Great staff, well maintained orchard and amazing prices. Kids had a great time minus all the frills!(no wagon rides/bounce houses, etc.) I would have given 5 stars if the little country shop offered more. I would have liked to grab pack of cider donuts and maybe caramel apples to go but no such luck. read more

Prairie Sky Orchard - Pick Your Own Farms Near Me - Union, Illinois

It's so cute!!! Who doesn't love an orchard?!!!! I so didn't plan on doing this while I was in town but I am so glad that I did. Their apples are delicious and it's not expensive. And there's something about picking them fresh yourself! Also, you must try their apple donuts!!! They are so soft and delicious and not very sweet. Also try their apple cider and a slice of apple pie. There's a little store with other fresh goodies that you can take home with you. The take cash or card. read more

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This is a great place for Apple picking. Simple orchard with a small store that sells ubake pies, jams, butter etc. However, during the pandemic, I'd expect guided movement of visitors inside their store which wasn't the case. There was no 6 feet distancing .. everyone was everywhere. They did have sanitizer station. The staff and visitors had their masks on. Parking was packed and the place was crowded by 10:30am! I'd prefer going on a weekday (just to enjoy their cider, donuts and pie!) when it is a lot quieter than weekends. read more

My husband and I were looking for a no-frills farm for apple picking, and this place is exactly that! Parking is free, there's no admission price and U-Pick apples are $19/peck. The orchard is well-organized so it's easy to find which types to pick. We picked a little of everything that was available (Golden Delicious, Fuji, Gala and Jonathan). I think Honeycrisp season is over, but they have them in the barn to purchase, along with various jams, butters and other local goods. Staff is super friendly and we enjoyed our visit! We'll definitely be back next year for more apples! read more

Prairie Sky Orchard - Pick Your Own Farms Near Me - Union, Illinois

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The website and answering machine wasn't updated about being picked up out of upicks. I called and checked website before I headed here from Chicago, but my 1,5h drive was in vain as I reached the destination and they said sorry no more upicks! The lady was trying to persuade me she updated the website but she DID NOT!!! Also I asked if they know any other place we can go to, as we came all the way from Chicago, and they said they don't know. And there are at least 3 farms around!!! So unprofessional! I wouldn't go there ever again! read more

When my wife (then girlfriend) and I met, we started a tradition of picking fresh apples in the fall so that she can bake delicious homemade pies. We've tried a few places along the way, all in the outskirts of the suburbs, but Prairie Sky Orchard is BY FAR our favorite. What separates Prairie Sky is its lack of gimmicks. Here, you won't be charged admission to enter; there's no carnival rides, no tourist traps, no overpriced concession stands. Here, it's all about the apples and the pumpkins - everything you need to get your fall festivities going! Here's the trick to really enjoy it: pay attention to the weather and to their website. Even though the farm has expanded the orchard and their pumpkin patch, this place has become so popular that they tend to run out! It's nothing but pure simplicity. You get your bag, and you pick your apples off the tree. They have several different varieties. In the barn, they have cider, doughnuts, pies, jams, and other items. All fairly priced, I think (at least, compared to other orchards we've been to), and, again, not too flashy. Don't get the wrong idea about there being a lack of entertainment: this place is perfect for kids, too! They don't need to be overstimulated by displays and sugar. Here they can pick their own pumpkin and tote in in a Radio Flyer to the pumpkin wash (to clean off the dirt n mud). It might be a bit of a drive for some, but it's well worth it. Make a day out of it, if you can - after this visit, head a little further into Union to visit the Illinois Railway Museum! read more

Swarms of mosquitoes! Apples were good but we had to pick them in about 15 minutes because we were being eaten alive! No fun at all. Won't go next year without checking. Also that 1-4 people for $19 only gets you ONE bag, so children can't even carry a small bag. Disappointing. read more

Great apples and pumpkins. My kids love the apple donuts. The harvest wasn't great this year so no apple picking this year, but last year was great and so will next year. Great people that run this orchard. The dwarf apple trees are really great for kids to pick apples because they are so low to the ground. I really like this place and we will be back for pumpkins later this fall. The produce is expensive just like you would expect for organic high end vegetables and fruit, however, there is no admission fee or other circus gimmicks which makes this a family friendly place to go on a budget. read more

We drove here from Chicago with our 5 month old son. I was intent on apple picking and getting pumpkins not at the local Jewel, but also not dealing with outrageous fees and huge crowds. This little orchard was just the ticket. We strolled around in the orchard and picked a peck which I think came out to like $12. It was gorgeous, and there were still plenty of apples left, although my husband is freakishly tall so we were able to reach up for the good apples all those average size people left behind. Lots of families but not too crowded. We sampled our loot while walking around which was cool. After we got our fill of apples, we got 2 pumpkins and bought a bunch of stuff in the shop including salsas, apple butter, cider, doughnuts, a bunch of other jars of stuff that looked tasty. The damage? $95. We realized we'd been had when on the way home we passed a pumpkin patch that said "2 pumpkins for $3" (We paid $9 a piece for ours). However, there was no entrance fee and no parking fee, and the people running this joint were really nice. Definitely recommended for a day out of the city. If picking apples and buying canned goods sounds too boring, All Seasons Orchard is nearby, but it looked massively crowded so we stayed clear. read more

Love this place! Tons of apples (especially Honeycrisp), none of the poor animals sitting out in the sun that so many other places have, and the people who work here are very kind. It's not terribly crowded, either, and they have a cute shop for lunch with hot dogs and pulled pork sandwiches. Note about September 2018: the mosquitoes are INSANE. BRING INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH BUG SPRAY, and you'll be fine. read more

I love this place! For $17 a peck it's the best deal around. There is no need to pay the big bucks at other places for bounce houses & utter chaos. The apples were so tasty and juicy. They have a lot of Honeycrisp trees too, which turns out to be a great deal overall! I will definitely be back! read more

Prairie Sky Orchard - Apple picking! - Pick Your Own Farms Near Me - Union, Illinois

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Great very little orchard. The best apple cider donuts I've ever tasted-they actually tasted like apple cider!! The only unfortunate part is some of the staff (apple picking cashier girl) had no mask on. read more

Love this place , we are a local family and come here multi times a year! Unlike the too big too expensive farm down road. Great everything here. Can't wait for more donuts!!! read more

Prairie Sky Orchard - Family owned and ran unlike , expensive place down the street! We loves this place !!! - Pick Your Own Farms Near Me - Union, Illinois

Wonderful apple picking experience!! Charming, personable, natural, and engaging. Can buy 1 peck bags to fill, given picking instructions and able to pick as many apples that will fit into the bag. If not interested in picking apples, there is a cute shop to purchase already picked apples. Reasonably priced and great tasting apples. Will definitely return next season. read more

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Not too far from Chicago, a more minimal u-pick orchard without the frills, which worked out for us. We went on the last day of their season, and it was $1/lb, 25% off everything in the store. Besides apples, they also had some pears. Even though there weren't too many types of apples available, totally understandable since it was their last day. The apples were delicious, friendly owner, and we all genuinely enjoyed our time. read more

A no frills u-pick place that was more low key than some of the other apple orchards around. This is a plus. A peck of honey crisp apples was $25 while the other apples were $19/peck. read more

Really nice apple orchard. It's not super fancy but it's fairly cheap and it's all fresh. They don't have a huge variety of apples to pick but it's not busy and it's clean. I also recommend getting the apple pie. It's to die for. read more

Just what we were looking for! Just apple picking, varieties to choose from, plenty of great looking and tasting apples. Good price for a peck of apples. They had a cute store with cider donuts, honey, etc. and a pile of hay for the kids to jump in. We will definitely come here again! read more

WILL NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE TO ANYONE!! I came here for the first time with my kids.. I have a 6 year old and and infant 14 monts. The owner of the business wanted to include my 14 month old child as picking apples and eating them. He was in a radio flyer cart being pushed. The owners seem to be more interested on their $$$$ than the kids visiting their orchard. I will not spend my money and time again in this place. Too Expencisive for the quality of the apples. Longer story behind this.. Find another place less expensive and more caring to take your child. Down the road we went to a pumpkin parch it was less than $20 and kids had a blast. We took home more apples, donuts, vegetables, and happy smiles. read more

No frills orchard for apple picking. Organized in nice sections- one for just honey crisp, the other was general. You can get a bag and fill it up. They have a nice store with various pies, butter, jam and salsa. The donuts for sale were fresh. The cold apple cider was refreshing on the hot day that we visited. There is a huge chair to get photos of your kiddies with:)! The staff is friendly and helpful. There is a parking area outside for visitors. read more

This is a great, family run orchard. If you want to experience what nature has to offer in the fall and avoid bouncy houses, admission fees, overpriced concessions and commotion, this is the place for you! Beautiful apples and pumpkins, yummy apple cider donuts and fresh cider, a small hay mound for playtime and a super-cute oversized chair for pictures make this the perfect place for a stress-free family outing! The apples are delicious! We have taken our preschool children here on field trips for many years and we get rave reviews from our parents...it truly is a special place! read more

Absolutely a perfect orchard if you want to focus on picking apples! Easy to get to from the Chicago suburbs and reasonably priced. You may want to pair this trip with a visit to somewhere else in the area because it is a compact orchard that you will spend an hour at. read more

Picked some wonderful Honeycrisp here today. We loved the small quaint orchard with friendly staff. So glad we only had to pay for what we picked. No overpriced entrance fees. Splurge on a slice of the strawberry rhubarb pie a la mode. It was heavenly! read more