Apple season in Wisconsin is the core of fall fun—it’s an experience that blends crisp fall air, the joy of picking your own fruit, and the charm of our state’s rich agricultural traditions. Across Wisconsin, family farms invite visitors to wander the orchards, taste fresh-picked apples, and enjoy activities that make memories to last a lifetime. Here’s a look at three apple-picking destinations that highlight the best of the season.
Basse’s Taste of Country – Colgate, WI
At Basse’s Taste of Country, guests are greeted with a ¼-peck bag ready to fill with fresh apples, choosing from delicious varieties like Honeycrisp, Ludacrisp, Zestar, McIntosh, Cortland, Gala, Ida Red, Fuji, Sun Crisp, and Candy Crisp, depending on availability. The fun doesn’t stop in the orchard—visitors can hop on the Grain Train to the apple fields, explore vibrant sunflower and zinnia patches, snap plenty of photo ops, and enjoy games, bubble-making, and seasonal treats. Extra options include more apple-picking, fresh-cut flowers, lavender, and a Beer Garden serving local craft brews, wine slushies, and hard seltzers for guests 21 and over.
The Little Farmer – Malone, WI
With over 150 years of continuous family operation, The Little Farmer pairs tradition with taste. Visitors can pick their own apples and pumpkins or choose from a selection of pre-picked produce. The on-site bakery fills the air with the aroma of fresh pies and muffins—many made with apples from the orchard. Weekdays bring educational school tours, while weekends feature brat frys hosted by local organizations, making the farm a true community hub during harvest season.
Apple Holler – Sturtevant, WI
Known for its motto “Pick Your Own Memories Year Round,” Apple Holler offers more than 35,000 fruit trees bearing apples, peaches, and pears. Guests can enjoy pick-your-own experiences alongside a full lineup of activities: orchard tours, hayrides, pony rides, train rides, barnyard animals, seasonal festivals, and even horse-drawn sleigh rides in winter. The farm also features a farm-to-table restaurant, bakery, gift shop, and serves as a rustic wedding venue and group event destination. It’s a place where the magic of apples meets year-round family fun.
Apple Barn Orchard & Winery – Elkhorn, WI
Welcoming visitors since 1848, Apple Barn Orchard & Winery blends Wisconsin farming tradition with farm-fresh flavor. Guests can shop for apples, strawberries, pumpkins, asparagus, and local artisan goods in the charming country store. Seasonal U-pick apples and strawberries offer an authentic farm experience, while the winery serves award-winning, small-batch fruit wines made on-site—with complimentary tastings available. Rich in heritage and warm hospitality, Apple Barn Orchard & Winery is a delightful destination throughout the year.
Eplegaarden – Fitchburg, WI
Offering old-fashioned family fun from August through October, Eplegaarden is a beloved fall destination near Madison. Guests can pick their own apples and pumpkins, sip fresh-pressed cider, and enjoy warm cider donuts, caramel apples, and local honey made right on the farm. With dozens of favorite and heirloom apple varieties ripening throughout the season—and plenty of pre-picked apples in the farm store—there’s always something new and delicious to discover.
M&T’s Gibbsville Orchard – Sheboygan Falls, WI
M&T’s Gibbsville Orchard is a welcoming, family-owned destination filled with farm-fresh flavor and seasonal fun. Visitors can pick their own apples and cherries or shop for pre-picked fruits, vegetables, and pumpkins. The year-round farm market offers local honey, syrups, jams, meats, wine, cider, and more, while the bakery serves tempting seasonal pies, cookies, and cherry donuts. Fall brings lively festivals featuring music, pony rides, tractor-drawn wagon rides, food, games, and craft vendors—making the orchard a perfect stop for families.
Wisconsin’s apple orchards invite visitors to slow down, savor the season, and fill their baskets with the flavors of fall. Whether it’s the satisfying snap of a freshly picked Honeycrisp, the charm of a family-run bakery, or a day packed with orchard activities, these farms offer the perfect blend of agriculture, adventure, and autumn magic.
Want even more ways to celebrate the season? Visit WIAgTourism.com to discover more fall farm fun across Wisconsin—from pumpkin patches and corn mazes to harvest festivals and farm-to-table experiences!