Farm visit · Wadsworth, Illinois
Richards Family Apple Farm
Richards Family Apple Farm is a farm visit destination in Wadsworth, Illinois, useful for seasonal produce, stands, and agri-tourism stops. Rated 5.0 from 53 reviews. Confirm hours before you go.
About this farm
Richards Family Apple Farm is a farm visit destination in Wadsworth, Illinois, useful for seasonal produce, stands, and agri-tourism stops.
Visitors commonly come for apples.
It holds a 5.0 rating across 53 public reviews.
Location
Find Richards Family Apple Farm at 42350 N Delany Rd, Wadsworth, IL 60083, United States. Plus Code: F3HW+8G Wadsworth, Illinois, USA.
42350 N Delany Rd , Wadsworth , Illinois 60083 , US
What you can pick
In October, check what’s currently ripe before you go. Seasons below are typical windows for Illinois, not a guarantee for this exact farm.
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apples
Typically in season August–October in Illinois.
Before you go
A short checklist so the trip feels easy — especially helpful for first-time u-pick visits in Illinois.
- Check whether this stop is a stand, orchard tour, or full farm experience before you arrive.
- Call or check the website for today’s picking conditions — mud, rain, and sold-out fields are common.
- Arrive earlier in the day for cooler weather and better selection during peak weekends.
- Cash still helps at smaller stands even when cards are accepted.
Amenities & details
Attributes pulled from the listing data. Confirm anything important (pets, accessibility, payments) with the farm.
From the business
- • Identifies as veteran-owned
Photos
3 photos from the listing plus visitor snaps below in reviews. Click any item for a full preview — videos play in the viewer.
What visitors say
53 reviews on file · showing 8 visitor notes from the listing data.
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“Omg never let this place get internet famous. Never let this place die. Amazing just amazing to see and experience such a place in today’s world. I hope that my kids can experience such a humble apple orchard one day instead of the commercialized ones with cruel petting zoos and set up to drain parents pockets. I love that the apples were natural, ugly, and obviously didn’t have lots of chemicals used to grow them. It has been a long time since I’ve seen someone use the honor system as payment. I paid more just because Richard deserves it! Thank you for your kindness and I wish I had gotten a Chance to talk and hear about your farm before leaving. Hopefully next year! Oh also there are two horses that want you to toss apples to them near their fence. So cute”
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“An old school apple farm. You will be met by Mr and Mrs Richards who have been in this farm since 1957. Lots of varieties and there are apples to pick RIGHT NOW. U Pick for a $1 a pound . Honor system and recommended to bring your own bags. They also have blackberries that are ready to pick and pumpkins and squash are in their way”
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“Had a great time! The owners are very helpful and friendly. Easy walk around the orchard, and there are tons of apples. Very low key and no frills, just apples, and just what we wanted. It's helpful if you bring your own bag. We were there for about 45 minutes and had 20 lbs of apples. $1/lb. We will be back!”
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“I liked the backyard farm feel. There is an amazing crop this year and trees are filled with apples - lot of varieties. The owner Richard is an awesome person - had a good conversation at the end of apple picking. Kids had a good time for couple hours. No entry fee and any variety is 1$ an lb”
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“A very special day at this orchard! The sweetest couple have been growing apples here since the 50s! A great place to go for casual apple picking, everything is very natural. May have some bugs or spots, but that’s a great trade for less chemicals! We look forward to visiting regularly! :)”
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“Had a fun, relaxing time apple picking. Mr. Richards came out to greet us and explain about his orchards. It is honor system for weighing and paying (on the table next to the driveway as you exit). We’re very happy with what we picked and will be back again!”
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“The owner is so friendly. Cute place for apple picking and supporting some wonderful people. Bring your own bag for the picking. $1 a pound. Plus some are on the table for free for making apple sauce or apple butter. It was a lot of fun.”
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“We went with two toddlers and LOVED it! Mr Richard was so nice and there were tons of apple trees and raspberries to pick. Pricing is $1/lb and the fruits were delicious. Super recommend!!!”
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FAQ
Is this a u-pick farm?
It may be a farm stand, orchard visit, or agri-tourism stop. Check the website or call ahead for picking rules.
Where is Richards Family Apple Farm?
42350 N Delany Rd, Wadsworth, IL 60083, United States Plus Code F3HW+8G Wadsworth, Illinois, USA.
What are today’s hours?
Weekly hours are not fully listed — call or check the website before you go.
When is apples season near Wadsworth?
Typically August–October in Illinois. Peak and weather can shift — call before you go.
How do I get there?
Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation to 42.47828, -87.90373. Street View is also linked above so you can preview the entrance.
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