2025 Milwaukee area of Wisconsin Apple U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

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Apple U-Pick Orchards in Milwaukee area of Wisconsin in 2025, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for apples that we know of in this area.

Not all areas of a state have apples orchards that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using the add a farm form!

Remember to always check with the farm's own website or Facebook page before you go - or call or email them if they don't have a website or Facebook page. Conditions at the farms and crops can change literally overnight, so if you want to avoid a wasted trip out there - check with the farm directly before you go! If I cannot reach them, I DON'T GO!

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Dodge County

Kenosha County

  • Harvest Time Orchards - apples, cherries, pumpkins, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area, farm animals, school tours
    36116 128th St, Twin Lakes, WI 53181. Phone: 262-877-4831. Email: manager@myharvesttime.com. Open: see their page. Directions: From Chicago, go North on the Tri-State Tollway \\(I-94\\) to the highway 173 exit. Take highway 173 West, through Antioch, to Zarnstorff Road. Turn Right \\(North\\) on Zarnstorff Road, go 1 mile to the Stop sign and turn Left. This is 128th Street or State Line Road. Harvest Time is about 12 mile to the West. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. Take highway 173 West, through Antioch, to Zarnstorff Road. Turn Right (North) on Zarnstorff Road, go 1 mile to the Stop sign and turn Left. This is 128th Street or State Line Road. Harvest Time is about 1/2 mile to the West. . Apple Barn, Brat Shop, Donut Shop, Country Smoke House with Gourmet Ham and Bacon and select Wisconsin cheeses. Cider is made most weekends in September and October. School tours are offered for grades K through 4. (UPDATED: June 13, 2025, JBS) Note from Blake: 2024 prices for apple picking were $45 for a 1/2 Bushel Bag. That's $90 a bushel These are the highest price apples I have ever seen at a farm in the entire United States. EVER.
    Comments from a visitor on July 11, 2011: "Great sour cherry picking on the first day. They also have fabulous homemade donuts."
    Comments from a visitor on September 23, 2009: "If you need a hot dog or donut, go west about a 1/2 mile on 128th st from Oriole Springs to in T..
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  • Oriole Springs Orchard - 2025 permanently closed, apples
    35032 128 street, Twin Lakes, WI . Phone: 262-877-2436. Open: permanently closed. Click here for a map and directions.
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Ozaukee County

  • Appleland - apples, pumpkins, strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, U-pick and already picked, farm market, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area you may bring your own food
    4177 State Highway 57, Fredonia, WI 53021. Phone: (262) 692-2560. Email: appleland@applelandorchard.com. Open: Monday to Sunday, from 8 am to 6 pm, June to mid July during Strawberry Season; Monday to Sunday, from 9 am to 6 pm, mid September to late October during Apple Season. Directions: From Milwaukee or Southern Ozaukee County, take I-43 North to Exit 97 \\(Highway 57 Exit\\) and follow Highway 57 for 3 Miles. Appleland Farm Market will be on your lefthand side. Look for the red building with the green roof and iconic silo with a big, red apple. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, AmEx.
    Appleland Facebook page. Farm Market will be on your lefthand side. Look for the red building with the green roof and iconic silo with a big, red apple. . Strawberry season is typically June 15 to July 15; Fall Harvest runs late August through October; Pumpkin picking is open from September 20th through October 31st;. . At Farm Market we have pre-picked apples (first quality, seconds and thirds). Starting in the middle of September we have pick-your-own McIntosh, Cortland, Empire, Golden Delicious and Red Delicious. Pre-picked apple varieties include: Honeycrisp, Zestar, McIntosh, Cortland, Gala, Ida Red, Paula Red, Empire, Ginger Gold, Jonagold, Fuji, Snowsweet, Golden Delicious and Red Delicious. We also have our own peaches, plums, pears and cherries as well as many varieties of squash and our own Honey. (UPDATED: June 13, 2025, JBS)
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  • Barthel Fruit Farm - strawberries, apples, peas, pears, plums, pumpkins
    12246 N Farmdale Road, Mequon, WI . Phone: 262-242-2737. Email: info@barthelfruitfarm.com. Open: strawberry hours are as follows: Monday to Friday from 9 am to 6 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm, weather and berries permitting. Click here for a map and directions. Closing time varies daily; we close when we run out of ripe berries for the day or at closing time, whichever comes first. ALWAYS CALL FOR A PICKING UPDATE BEFORE DRIVING OUT. 242-2737 or 242-2774 (PYO hotline). Also picking sugar snap peas and snow peas, supply permitting. Fall hours are 9 am to 6 pm Mon through Saturday and 10 to 5 pm Sunday, mid August through New Year or depending on crop. Pick your own as available. Cider, baked goods, pears, plums etc. (UPDATED: June 13, 2025, JBS)
    Comments from a visitor on July 02, 2010: "We just went there today, July 2nd 2010, and the strawberries we got are great! I was worried it was too late in the season, but I personally picked 18lbs myself and they weren't all tiny berries! Plenty of good reg. and big size if you are willing to dig around a little! Extremely friendly & helpful staff, prices are awesome, and a HUGE variety of things to choose from - strawberries, sugar snap peas (picked a whole bag of..
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  • Roesch Farm (Frank Roesch) - Apples, pears, raspberries, strawberries, grapes, corn, zucchini, yellow squash, red, yellow, green, purple and white bell peppers, hot peppers, tomatillos, all kinds of tomatoes, potatoes, onions, cucumbers, acorn squash, spaghetti squash, butternut squash, pumpkins, dill, parsley, basil, chives, mint. , restrooms, pumpkin patch in the field, pumpkins brought in from the field, farm animals, tours of the operation
    12422 Farmdale Road, Mequon, WI 53097. Phone: (262) 242-0669. Open: They are usually open daily. Directions: Call for directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Frank allows local schools to bring children there on field trips and organizes tractor rides and farm tours for them. \\[ . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Frank allows local schools to bring children there on field trips and organizes tractor rides and farm tours for them. (UPDATED: June 13, 2025, JBS)
    Comments from a visitor on October 05, 2012: "This was a very nice farm, had all the vegetables. It was well organized, and they had kids play area which helped the kids take some time off the field. The prices were much cheaper compared to the grocerry stores. Apple pickign was not allowed this year due to bad weather casuing the Apples to go bad."
    Comments from a visitor on August 02, 2012: "I have been going to this farm for almost 15 years and it is one of my favorite tranquil places to go. I have picked a large variety of fruits, veggies and herbs at "R" Apples. Frank has been farming his entire life. He really takes pride in his work and loves to show customers around the farm. He also has an little antique store inside the barn and raises chickens, turkeys and other farm animals. Frank grows a lar..
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Racine County

  • Apple Holler - apples, pears, peaches, pumpkins, U-pick and already picked, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, restrooms, inflatables or bounce houses, jumping pillow, pedal kart track, mining for gems, pony rides, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, group reservations, events at your location (call for info)
    5006 S Sylvania Avenue, Sturtevant, WI 53177. Phone: (262) 884-7100. Email: info@appleholler.com. Open: Everyday 10 am to 5 pm in season. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. Peaches: July - August Apples: August - Early November Pears: Septemberlocated between Racine and Kenosha, off I-94 on west frontage roadis a farm to table restaurant, bakery, gift shop, orchard and family farm, including pyo, peaches, pears & pumpkinsVisitors will enjoy 4 seasons of family fun and activities including; orchard and farm tours, children's shows, school field trips, hay rides, sleigh rides, barnyard animals and outdoor play areasA perfect indoor/outdoor wedding venue and Agritourism destination(UPDATED: June 13, 2018) (UPDATED: June 13, 2025, JBS)
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  • Klee's Out On A Limb Acres - apples, pears, Red Raspberries, Currents, Gooseberries
    4704 West 7 Mile Road, Caledonia, WI 53108. Phone: (262) 835-7728. Directions: From I-94 exit 326 travel West on 7 Mile Road 1.5 miles. We are on the North side of 7 Mile Rd. between 43rd and 51st Streets. We are a small Wisconsin orchard offering roadside sales of pre-picked modern as well as heirloom apples and pears. By appointment beginning in July we also offer, pick-your-own Red Raspberries, Currents, and Gooseberries. Please call ahead for availability!!! Apple varieties: Cortland, Wolfriver, Snow, McIntosh, Greening, Yellow Transparent, HoneyCrisp, SnowSweet, Russe - truncated. Click here for a map and directions. 5 miles. We are on the North side of 7 Mile Rd. between 43rd and 51st Streets. We are a small Wisconsin orchard offering roadside sales of pre-picked modern as well as heirloom apples and pears. By appointment beginning in July we also offer, pick-your-own Red Raspberries, Currents, and Gooseberries. Please call ahead for availability!!! Apple varieties: Cortland, Wolfriver, Snow, McIntosh, Greening, Yellow Transparent, HoneyCrisp, SnowSweet, Russetts, Red Delicious, Centinial Crab, Dolgo Crab, and Yellow Newtown Pippin. We have a lot more cultivars planted but they are not producing yet. Other Fruit: Pears (we been told we have the BEST pears!), Red White and Black Currents, Several varieties of Gooseberris, Red Raspberries. (UPDATED: June 13, 2025, JBS)
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  • Old Homestead Orchard - Uses integrated pest management practices, apples, flowers, pears, Turkeys, Honey from hives on the farm, U-pick and already picked, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, group reservations
    7814 Raynor Ave, Franksville, WI 53126. Phone: (262) 895-6747. Email: oldhomesteadorchard@yahoo.com. Open: Typical season is from late August to first part of November; in season, Friday, from 1pm to 6 pm; Saturday and Sunday, from 9am to 5 pm. Directions: Located on the corner of highway 45 and 7 Mile road Conveniently nestled between Milwaukee and Chicago, Just West of Highway 94. Apple season is typically: August 29 to November 1 Sunflower season is typically mid September to end of October. We use integrated pest management practices. Payment: Cash, Check, ApplePay, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, ApplePay, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. . Apple season is typically: August 29 to November 1 Sunflower season is typically mid September to end of October. We use integrated pest management practices. . We are a family run PYO orchard featuring over 20 different types of new and heirloom apples and pears. Don't worry we do offer Honeycrisp. When you are finished picking in our orchard you can head over to our PYO sunflower patch. Please check our web-page for the weekend events! Stop in the try some of our famous apple cider donuts and honey lemonade. Homemade jams, jellies and butter. Homegrown pumpkins, squash, gourds, and popcorn. We also have fresh apple cider and honey from our own hives. (UPDATED: August 14, 2020)
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Rock County

  • Apple Hut - apples, pumpkins, gourds and raspberries
    1718 W Walters Road, Beloit, WI . Phone: 608-362-1961. Open: 7 days a week late August to Thanksgiving 8 to 5 pm. Click here for a map and directions. Apples, taffy apples, apple butter, apple pies and doughnuts, cider and apple dumplings. Craft shop. Also pick-your-own apples and raspberries. Honey, jams and jellies, pumpkins, gourds. (UPDATED: June 13, 2025, JBS)
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  • Happy Acres - Uses natural growing practices, apples, beans, blackberries, corn (sweet), cucumbers, flowers, melons, pumpkins, raspberries, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, farm animals
    4028 South Afton Road, Beloit, WI 53511. Phone: 608-365-5451. Email: te51994@aol.com. Open: 8am to 12 noon or call for availability. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic(UPDATED: June 13, 2025, JBS)
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Walworth County

Washington County

  • Basse's Taste of Country - pyo apples, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, peas, pumpkins.
    3190 County Road Q, Colgate, WI 53017. Phone: (262) 628-2626. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions.
    Basse's Taste of Country Facebook page. Strawberries: Available mid-June until season endPeas: Sugar, Garden and Snow PeasAvailable mid-June until season endUPICK hours: 7 am to 5 pm Daily (weather permitting)UPICK Store hours: 9 am to 5pm DailyUPICK seasons are approximatePlease call Produce Hotline at 262-628-3866 to confirm crop statusBasse's will offer a U-Pick Apple Orchard in 2016(UPDATED: June 13, 2025, JBS) UPDATE: June 11, 2010 - A visitor tells me that the farm's phone sometimes get's overwhelmedYou have to try a few times to get through"
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  • Peck & Bushel Fruit Company - Uses integrated pest management practices, apples,
    5472 County Road Q, Colgate, WI 53017. Phone: 414-418-0336. Email: joe@peckandbushel.com. Open: Various dates, depending on available apple variety. Directions: Our organic apple orchard is located in Southeastern Wisconsin about 30 minutes northwest of Milwaukee and one hour east of Madison. We are located in the Town of Erin on County Road Q between Waukesha County and Washington County. We are approximately five miles west of Highway 4145 or two miles west of Highway 164. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
    Peck & Bushel Fruit Company Facebook page. We are located in the Town of Erin on County Road Q between Waukesha County and Washington County. We are approximately five miles west of Highway 41/45 or two miles west of Highway 164. . Please check our Facebook page for the latest information on Pick Your Own Dates and apple varieties available. We are certified organic for all crops! . We are the largest certified organic apple orchard in Southeastern Wisconsin. At our orchard, we grow our fruit certified organically. We do not use synthetically manufactured chemicals, fertilizers, insecticides, pesticides or genetically modified products. We do plant flowers and shrubs that attract native pollinators to enhance the natural fruit tree. This promotes a healthy, balanced ecosystem, which is the best pest control available!. (UPDATED: June 13, 2025, JBS)
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  • Rim's Edge Orchard - Uses integrated pest management practices, apples, Honey from hives on the farm, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, Cider mill fresh apple cider made on the premises, U-pick and already picked, porta-potties
    W220n10540 Amy Belle Road, Germantown, WI 53022. Phone: (262) 509-0090. Email: rimsedgeorchard@gmail.com. Open: hours, days and dates. Directions: Exit highway 45 at MequonLannon Road South. Drive 12 mile south to highway 175. North on highway 175 to Willow Creek Road \\(about 100 yards\\). Left on Willow Creek Road for 1 mile to Amy Belle Road Right on Amy Belle Road to Orchard \\(about 200 yards\\). Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard.
    Rim's Edge Orchard Facebook page. Drive 1/2 mile south to highway 175. North on highway 175 to Willow Creek Road (about 100 yards). Left on Willow Creek Road for 1 mile to Amy Belle Road Right on Amy Belle Road to Orchard (about 200 yards). . Typical harvest begins 2nd last week of August and runs through the first week of November;. We use integrated pest management practices. . Limited Pick Your Own. Onsite orchard store with pre-picked varieties, caramel apples, fresh apple cider, WI maple syrup, local honey, apple cider donuts. Honeycrisp, Zestar!, Snow Sweet, Strawberry, Sansa, Crimson Crisp, Evercrisp, Cortland, McIntosh, Macoun, Empire, Honeygold, Ginger Gold, Golden Delicious, Jonagold, Dandee Red, Paula Red and Royal Cortland, and Peaches coming in 2020! We have pumpkins, already gathered from the field, too. (UPDATED: September 09, 2019) (UPDATED: June 13, 2025, JBS)
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Waukesha County

  • Elegant Farmer - pick your own apples, pumpkins, and squash
    1545 Main Street, Mukwonago, WI 53149. Phone: 262-363-6770. Email: info@elegantfarmer.com. Directions: On County Highway ES between Mukwonago and East Troy, you will find a huge, rustic yellow barn \\(fresh prepicked produce market\\) surrounded by orchards and fields of fresh fruits and vegetables. During the fall, you can Pick Your Own fresh produce right from our fields and enjoy tons of special events and celebrations. Make your own caramel apples in September and October. Each new season, all year long, there are bushels of fun, farm-related activities at The Elegant Farmer. Rail - truncated. Click here for a map and directions.
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Apple

Apple Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Apples ripen from the outside of the tree towards the center, so the apples out the outside of the tree will ripen first.  Once they are picked, they stop ripening. Picking apples directly from a tree is easy. Roll the apple upwards off the branch and give a little twist; don't pull straight away from the tree. If two apples are joined together at the top, both will come away at the same time. Don't shake the trees or branches.  If the apple you are trying to pick drops, (or others on the tree) go ahead and pick it up. They're perfectly fine! But do wash them before you eat them! More info: How to tell when apples are ripe

  • Once picked, don't throw the apples into the baskets, place them in gently, or they will bruise and go bad more quickly.
  • Don't wash apples until just before using to prevent spoilage.
  • For an explanation of why apple slices turn brown and how to stop it, see this page!
  • Keep apples cool after picking to increase shelf life.  A cool basement is ideal, but the fruit/vegetable drawer of a refrigerator will work, too.  A refrigerator is fine for small quantities of apples. Boxed apples need to be kept in a cool, dark spot where they won't freeze. Freezing ruptures all of an apple's cells, turning it into one large bruise overnight. The usual solution is to store apples in a root cellar. But root cellars often have potatoes in them: apples and potatoes should never be stored in the same room because, as they age, potatoes release an otherwise ethylene gas, which makes apples spoil faster. If you can keep the gas away from your apples, they will keep just fine. Just don't store them right next to potatoes.
    Prevent contact between apples stored for the winter by wrapping them individually in sheets of newspaper. The easiest way to do this is to unfold a section of newspaper all the way and tear it into quarters. Then stack the wrapped apples. See more here: How to store apples at home
  • Apples don't improve or "ripen" after being picked - this is an urban myth - see this page for the truth - with references!

Which apple variety is best?

There are tens of thousands of varieties of apples, developed over centuries. They vary in sugar, acoidity, flavors, storing, crispness and many other attributes. See our guides to apple varieties:

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