Berry farm
Heider's Berry Farm
U-pick strawberries and raspberries in Woodstock, Illinois
From the farm's website
The farm's own words, quoted as posted on its website, with the page each line comes from and the day we read it. Seasons, hours and prices change: check with the farm before you go.
U-pick
“Pick your own strawberries and raspberries or opt for the convenience of prepicked berries.”
Source: heidersberryfarm.com, checked October 6, 2026
“We only charge for the berries you pick.”
Source: heidersberryfarm.com/blank-10, checked October 6, 2026
Season
“Our 2026 season will open in the second week of June with strawberry picking.”
“Once we open for the season, we are usually open every day from 8-5, weather and supply permitting.”
Source: heidersberryfarm.com/blank-10, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“Beginning late June”
Source: heidersberryfarm.com/blank-15, checked October 6, 2026
“Beginning early July”
Source: heidersberryfarm.com/blank-15, checked October 6, 2026
“Raspberries will start at the end of June or early July.”
“Yes, we provide 4-quart baskets for strawberry picking and pint baskets for raspberry picking.”
“Find answers to common questions about our farm and strawberry picking experience.”
Source: heidersberryfarm.com/blank-10, checked October 6, 2026
Prices
“U-pick: $24 per 4-quart basket”
“Pre-picked: $7.50/quart”
Source: heidersberryfarm.com/blank-15, checked October 6, 2026
“U-pick: $5.50/pint”
“U-pick: $6.50/pint”
Source: heidersberryfarm.com/blank-15, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“We provide baskets to pick into and you pay when you are finished.”
“We accept cash, credit cards, Apple pay, and Google pay.”
“Please check the temperature before leaving your dog in the car.”
Source: heidersberryfarm.com/blank-10, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“After picking your fill of berries in the fresh air, linger for a picnic in the shade or shop our selection of gifts and souvenirs, including homemade jam and handcrafted wood creations made right here on the farm.”
Source: heidersberryfarm.com, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
Crops and months read from the lines quoted above; a crop with no months is one the farm names without a picking window.
| Crop | How | Months | When (farm) | Varieties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberries | U-pick & pre-picked | Not stated | – | |
| Raspberries | U-pick & pre-picked | Not stated | – |
Typical Illinois seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Strawberries: May–June. Source: University of Illinois Extension: Illinois…What’s in Season (farmers market calendars for northern and southern Illinois), read October 6, 2026.
- Raspberries: June–October. Source: University of Illinois Extension: Illinois…What’s in Season (farmers market calendars for northern and southern Illinois), read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Address
- 1106 N Queen Anne Rd, Woodstock, IL 60098McHenry County
The farm's website does not list hours we could read. Call or check the website before you go.
Besides picking
- Picnic area
Heider's Berry Farm: questions
Does Heider's Berry Farm have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "Pick your own strawberries and raspberries or opt for the convenience of prepicked berries."