2026 Apple Season Update
Apple Season Opening & Harvest Update
While Mother Nature threw us a curveball with late spring frosts and unseasonably cold weather, apple season is officially around the corner! Because our crop took a hard hit, this season will look a little different. It’s our hope that you’ll still make your way to the farm to spend a day with us this fall.
What to Expect This Season
Opening Date: Friday, September 4th, 2026
Operating Hours: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (9am – 5pm)
Farm Store: We will have a good selection of pre-picked apples ($2.75/lb.); fresh baked goods like cider donuts and apple hand pies; pumpkins and gourds; fall mums and other plants; and lots of seasonal Wisconsin-made products.
U-Pick Availability: Pick-your-own apples ($2.00/lb.) will be very limited and will vary week-to-week. Depending on crop status, there may be days when U-pick is completely unavailable. Early-season varieties carry some natural "apple scab" (surface blemishes), making them perfect for baking, cider, or budget-conscious pickers who don't mind a little character! U-pick availability will be posted on our website and social media daily - so be sure to double check what’s available before heading out to the farm.
Weekend Brat Stand: Starting Saturday, Sept. 12th, stop by our brat stand on weekends for apple cider brats topped with our homemade apple relish.
What will be available when we open?
The best way to get updates on weekly apple availability is to join our email list or follow along on our website and Facebook page. We will post updates daily, so be sure to check out what’s available before heading out to the farm!
What happened to the apple crop this season?
You may remember that this spring brought some bitterly cold nights, even after Mother’s Day. Those late frosts came while many of our trees were in bloom. The late spring cool weather also kept the honeybees from their crucial pollination work during that important timeframe. The unfortunate result is that we lost an awful lot of apples before they even got started. Working alongside Mother Nature means we are always at her mercy—some years bring an abundance, while others require patience with limited crops.
Thank you, again, for supporting local farming!
We’re a small family farm focused on Pick-Your-Own, and delicious local foods.
A local Madison favorite for families and friends to enjoy a day in the orchard or berry patch, having fun together.
Fall Apple Season
Starting late summer, we’ll have a different selection of apples in our farm store for you to try, plus several varieties available for Pick-Your-Own. Check out our “What’s New” page for the list of varieties currently available for PYO or in-store. We also press our own apple cider and make fresh apple cider donuts. We can’t wait to see y’all this fall!
Looking forward to a season of fresh fruit?
Every year brings new challenges but also renews our excitement to taste the “fruits of our labor.” We work hard all year to grow the best tasting apples and berries you’ve come to enjoy. We continue to expand and add new varieties while also nurturing the old favorites. We truly appreciate your grace and understanding when Mother Nature limits our yields, and we thank you for your continued support of local farming.
