When Illinois’ Greatest Apple Cider Donuts Will Be Available for 2023

It may be summer but it's a great feeling knowing it won't be long before one of Illinois' best apple orchards will be opening for the 2023 season.

Sometimes you overhear a date for something and you immediately tell yourself to remember for later, other dates get put on the calendar immediately. This is one of those dates.

Edwards Apple Orchard Announces 2023 Season

There a very few things like a Fall day spent picking your own apples in an Illinois orchard. We're blessed to have many great orchards in northern Illinois. One of the most popular orchard destinations in the state is Edwards Apple Orchard. Edwards operates two locations in the area, 7061 Centerville Rd, Poplar Grove, and Edwards West on Cemetery Road in Winnebago.

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Is there a more important opening day anywhere in the 815? The day to mark on your calendar is Friday, August 25th. Edwards Apple Orchard West will begin a new season of fun and treats for our entire families.

The apple orchard and farm market are a perfect escape in the beautiful rolling fields of northwestern Winnebago County.

Great Family Fun Awaits You at Edwards Apple Orchard West

Outside, you can pick your own apples, pumpkins, and raspberries. There's also a huge play area, with a wagon slide and an animal petting farm.

Inside, the 100-year-old dairy barn is your source for apples, fresh-squeezed apple cider, and warm apple cider donuts. In the hayloft area, you'll even find several farm antiques.

The orchard is located at 8218 Cemetery Road in Winnebago, Illinois. This location offers all the same things you'd find at Edwards Poplar Grove location but what you'll be treated to are fewer crowds.

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Opening day for Edwards' Poplar Grove location will be the same day, August 25th.