No Longer Available
Ginger Gold
An early apple that is greenish-gold in color and very sweet. Similar to Golden Delicious and great for snacking or cooking.
Snacking/Cooking
August
No Longer Available
Ginger Gold
Ginger_Gold
No Longer Available
Zestar
A sweet and tangy apple that is very juicy and crisp making it a favorite early-season apple for both snacking and baking.
Snacking/Cooking
August
No Longer Available
Zestar
Zestar
No Longer Available
Red Free
One of the earliest apples with a light flesh that is juicy and sweet. A great saucing apple.
Cooking
August
No Longer Available
Red Free
Red_Free
No Longer Available
Akane
An early Jonathan variety that is tart in flavor and great for baking or snacking. A great all-purpose apple.
Snacking/Cooking
Late August
No Longer Available
Akane
Akane
No Longer Available
Blondee
An early-season yellow beauty that is actually a Gala-type variety. Sweet and delicious snacking apple.
Snacking
Late August
No Longer Available
Blondee
Blondee
In Store
Gala
One of the most popular snacking apples for its very sweet, crisp, creamy yellow flesh. It has a characteristic striped skin that is almost orange in color.
Snacking
Early September
In Store
Gala
Gala
No Longer Available
Jonamac
A red and green apple that is a cross between a Jonathan and a McIntosh that is aromatic, juicy, and has a semi-sweet flavor. Wonderful for snacking, baking, and making sauce.
Snacking/Cooking
Early September
No Longer Available
Jonamac
Jonamac
Not Available This Season
Early Fuji
This sweet apple is just like the classic favorite of the same name, but ripens almost six weeks earlier. A delicious snacking apple that can also be used for cooking.
Snacking/Cooking
Early September
Not Available This Season
Early Fuji
Early_Fuji
No Longer Available
Ruby Mac
A favorite earlier apple for baking and snacking. This sweet tart apple is juicy and aromatic with a bright red blush over a green skin.
Snacking/Cooking
Early September
No Longer Available
Ruby Mac
Ruby_Mac
No Longer Available
RiverBelle
One of our newest varieties with a taste and crisp that rivals Honeycrisp. It is believed to be a mix between a Zestar and a Honeycrisp, giving the apple a sweet tart flavor and crisp juicy flesh. It is best for snacking, but can also be used in cooking.
Snacking/Cooking
Early September
No Longer Available
RiverBelle
RiverBelle
No Longer Available
Pixie Crunch
Pixie Crunch is a small, honey-sweet apple that is extra crunchy! It was developed by the University of Illinois and is best for snacking
Snacking
Mid September
No Longer Available
Pixie Crunch
Pixie_Crunch
No Longer Available
Cortland
One of the most popular apples for cooking and baking, this tart apple makes wonderful pies. It is known for its snow-white flesh that makes a beautiful sauce and a tasty snacking apple.
Snacking/Cooking
Mid September
No Longer Available
Cortland
Cortland
No Longer Available
Golden Delicious
A classic favorite that is perfect for snacking and cooking. A great all-purpose apple that is sweet and crisp with a bright golden skin.
Snacking/Cooking
Mid September
No Longer Available
Golden Delicious
Golden_Delicious
No Longer Available
Crimson Crisp
A beautiful bright red apple over a yellow background with an extremely crisp flesh and rich sweet-tart flavor. This newer variety is sure to become a favorite snacking apple.
Snacking
Mid September
No Longer Available
Crimson Crisp
Crimson_Crisp
In Store
Honeycrisp
America’s favorite snacking apple due to the exceptionally crisp and juicy texture as well as a complex flavor that is both tart and honey-sweet. It has a beautiful reddish-pink and gold color and is the most popular apple at Jonamac.
**We do not allow u-pick on this variety**
Snacking
Mid September
In Store
Honeycrisp
Honeycrisp
No Longer Available
Jonathan
A well-known favorite that dates back to the 1800s. This popular sauce and baking apple is also great for baking with a crisp juicy flesh that is semi-tart in flavor.
Snacking/Cooking
Mid September
No Longer Available
Jonathan
Jonathan
In Store
Pazazz
A brand new apple in our orchard that has not yet been officially named! It was developed to have the same crunch as Honeycrisp but a different flavor. They are a large crisp reddish apple with striped skin and a juicy tart flavor.
Formerly known as DS3 and DS41, they finally have been named!
Snacking/Cooking
Late September
In Store
Pazazz
Pazazz
No Longer Available
Red Delicious
The most famous and widely-recognized apple in America is well known for its dark red skin, and unique shape. It has a mild sweet flavor and a crisp flesh that makes it a popular apple for snacking and salads.
Snacking
Late September
No Longer Available
Red Delicious
Red_Delicious
No Longer Available
Snow Sweet
A sweet and juicy dessert apple that is very sweet and does not brown easily, making a great addition to salads or for snacking. It was developed in Minnesota for cold hardiness giving it the very fitting name.
Snacking
Late September
No Longer Available
Snow Sweet
Snow_Sweet
No Longer Available
Empire
A McIntosh and Red Delicious cross that has bright white flesh and a dark red skin. The flavor is slightly tart but it sweetens over time. Great for snacking and cooking.
Snacking/Cooking
Late September
No Longer Available
Empire
Empire
No Longer Available
Jonagold
This mid-season variety is a cross between a Jonathan and a Golden Delicious. It is firm and juicy with a sweet-tart flavor and a crunchy texture. Great for snacking and baking.
Snacking/Cooking
Late September
No Longer Available
Jonagold
Jonagold
No Longer Available
SunCrisp
A firm crisp apple that has yellow skin with a red blush. It is related to the Golden Delicious, but has a more complex flavor and is more tart. It is great for snacking and cooking.
Snacking/Cooking
Early October
No Longer Available
SunCrisp
SunCrisp
In Store
Ida Red
A beautiful bright red apple that is very crisp and flavorful. It has a rich tart flavor and pinkish flesh that is great for snacking and a favorite apple for baking pies or making sauce.
Snacking/Cooking
Early October
In Store
Ida Red
Ida_Red
In Store
Blushing Gold
A beautiful late-season variety that has rich golden skin with a pinkish red blush. They are very firm and have a complex tart flavor with a touch of sweetness that keep very well in storage.
Snacking/Cooking
Mid October
In Store
Blushing Gold
Blushing_Gold
In Store
Braeburn
This late season variety gained popularity for its very firm tart flesh that sweetens over time. They store well and have a beautiful coloring, a great apple for snacking and baking.
Snacking/Cooking
Mid October
In Store
Braeburn
Braeburn
In Store
Fuji
One of the most popular late-season apples, they are very sweet and have a crisp flesh that is great for snacking. Can be used in baking as well and is delicious in salads.
Snacking/Cooking
Mid October
In Store
Fuji
Fuji
No Longer Available
Northern Spy
Also known as the “Northern Pie Apple”, Northern Spy is a late season tart apple that is perfect for baking pies. They are a large flatter shaped green apple with a slight red blush. If you’re a fan of Granny Smith, you should definitely give this crisp tart apple a try.
Cooking
Mid October
No Longer Available
Northern Spy
Northern_Spy
In Store
Wine Crisp
A Winesap variety developed by the University of Illinois. It is very crisp and has a sweet tart flavor. They are a great apple for snacking because of their size, but can also be used for baking!
Snacking/Cooking
Mid October
In Store
Wine Crisp
Wine_Crisp
In Store
Granny Smith
The famous green-skinned apple is a favorite for baking with the very tart juicy flavor and crisp white flesh. It is also a great snacking apple and gets sweeter as they ripen.
Snacking/Cooking
Late October
In Store
Granny Smith
Granny_Smith
No Longer Available
Pink Lady
Known for their bright pink skin and very tart and crisp flesh, this late-season variety is quickly becoming a favorite snacking apple.
Snacking
Late October
No Longer Available
Pink Lady
Pink_Lady
No Longer Available
Evercrisp
A new sweet and very crisp late season variety that is a cross between Honeycrisp and Fuji. This apple is great for snacking, and can be stored for months if kept cool.
Snacking
Late October
No Longer Available
Evercrisp
Evercrisp
Apple Alerts
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Store & Bakery
Browse our Country Store Bakery for a wide variety of special made jams, jellies, mustards, and our very own apple butter, as well as numerous gifts and crafts. The familiar aroma will lead you to our bakery where you will find our apple donuts, apple pies, hand made caramel apples, and other fresh baked goods.
Jonamac History
Jonamac Orchard is a three generational family farm owned and operated by the McArtor Family since 1984. The apple orchard is part of the 105 acre farm in Northern Illinois, with over 20,000 apple trees. We are committed to providing quality farm products and a memorable fall experience for your family.
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What You Need To Know Before Purchasing A Ticket
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All sales are final! We cannot refund tickets or change ticket time or dates.
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