2026 Harvest Festival at Chicago Botanic Garden – October 17-18
Event Description: The Fall Harvest Festival at the Chicago Botanic Gardens is our largest public event, fund raiser, and membership drive all rolled into one. It’s a fun exciting experience and a great opportunity to socialize and network with MidFExers while learning the virtues of growing your own fruit.
- See 50-100 varieties of apples on display from MidFEx fruit members
- Sample a dozen different varieties of apples
- Try some pawpaws! And maybe some Asian pears
- Take a look at an authentic cider press with fresh samples
You can also leave with some tasty goodies.
- Buy all sorts of apples, with advice for the best uses of cider, fresh eating, and more
- Buy fruit butters
- Buy delicious apple cider
More details about Harvest Festival are HERE.
Date: Saturday October 17 10am – 4pm and Sunday October 18 10am – 4pm
Time: 10am to 4pm
Location: Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022
Parking: Parking and entrance fee are free for Chicago Botanic Garden members and members of gardens with reciprocal privileges. Visit Chicago Botanic Garden’s web pages for details on parking and membership.
Contact: Membership@midfex.org for more information