Apple-Picking: Labor Day Weekend is a Big One for Apple Lovers

WISCONSIN -- It may be hard to believe, but apple picking season already has arrived for some Southeastern Wisconsin orchards, and many more plan to open over the upcoming Labor Day weekend.

Thanks to our friends at Wisconsinonline.com, you can see which orchards are in your area - no matter where you live in Wisconsin.

Some of these locations are simple, no-frills orchards that offer just apples and other produce to pick — and perhaps, some apple-cider doughnuts for sale — while others offer fall activities and plenty of them (we are talking corn mazes, wagon rides, petting zoos, pumpkin bowling, duck races and much, much more).

This is Your Patch Guide to some of the best apple orchards in your area and when those orchards will be open.

Brookfield

Simon's Gardens
Open 9 to 6 daily April through November. No pick-your-own. Selling apples, cider, caramel apples, cookies, melons, jams and jellies, gift baskets. Melons, bulbs, pumpkins and fall vegetables.
Call 262-796-1248.
14780 W Greenfield Ave, Brookfield, Waukesha County.

Caledonia

Klee's Out On A Limb Acres
Call 262-835-7728.
4704 W 7 Mile Rd, Caledonia, Racine County.

Franksville

Old Homestead Orchard
Our Family Owned & Operated Orchard produces several Varieties of Apples & Pears. U-pick and ready-picked Apples & Raspberries. Plus, many varieties of tomatoes including Heirloom and Roma. Made from our Orchard Fruit Gourmet Apple & Pear Butters Artisan Flower Jellies Several varieties of Apple & Pear Sauces. Open Wednesday - Friday: Noon - 5pm, Saturday & Sunday: 9am - 5pm, Monday & Tuesday: Closed.
Call 262-895-6747.
7814 Raynor Ave, Franksville, Racine County.

New Berlin

Patterson Orchards and Farm Market
Open Aug 10 to May 31, 7 days a week 9 to 5:30. Apples, cider, honey, jams and jellies, maple syrup, pears, vegetables and fruits, ready picked pumpkins only. Also frozen fruits and vegetables. Gift baskets at Christmas. No pick-your-own. Closed on major holidays.
Call 414-425-0563.
Between Beloit Rd and Layton Ave, 4607 S 124th St, New BerlinWaukesha County.

Racine

Apple Holler
Orchard, Restaurant, Gift Shop and Bakery open everyday of the year except Christmas. Apple pancakes and apple cinnamon rolls in restaurant. Apple cider, and apple butter. Sweet corn, honey jams and jellies, maple syrup, gift baskets.
Call 262-886-8500.
5006 South Sylvania Ave, Sturtevant, Racine County.

Burlington

Brightonwoods Orchard
Over 130 varieties of heirloom apples. Fresh cider. (Not a pick-your-own. Products sold in the Apple Barn.) Open Labor Day to Thanksgiving. Daily 9 to 6.
Call 262-878-3000.
1072 288th Ave, Burlington, Kenosha County.

Franklin

Awe's Apple Orchard
Fri, Sat and Sun 9 to 5 through Thanksgiving. Pick your own, also fresh picked apples, apple butter, cider, honey crisp, caramel apples and queen's apple. Pumpkin butter, jams and jellies and gift baskets.
Call 414-425-1426.
8081 S Lover's Lane (Hwy 100), Franklin, Milwaukee County.

Mequon

Barthel Fruit Farm
9 am to 6 pm Mon through Sat. 10 to 5 pm Sun. June and July pick your own strawberries. Open mid August through New Year or depending on crop. Pick your own as available. Cider, baked goods, pears, plums etc.
Call 262-242-2737.
12246 N Farmdale Rd, Mequon, Ozaukee County.

Milwaukee
Kallas Honey Farm
Open year-round, 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday. Pure honey and various products made with our honey. Pure maple syrup, horseradish and garlic.
Call 414-462-3530.
5500 West Douglas Ave, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County.

Thiensville
Frenz Orchard and Garden Center
Mon to Fri 8 am to 7 pm. Saturday and Sun 8 to 5 pm. All year. Bedding plants, perennials, fruits and vegetables. Apples, apple cider, baked goods, Christmas trees and wreaths, gift baskets, honey, jams and jellies, maple syrup, pumpkins.
Call 262-242-1060.
505 N Main, Thiensville, Ozaukee County.

Walworth County
The Elegant Farmer
Visit us for Apple Pie Baked in a Paper Bag and Ciderbaked Boneless Ham. Prize winning cheeses, deli and specialty foods. Sept and Oct hayrides to pick apples, pumpkins and squash. Open everyday year-round. Summer 8 am to 8 pm. Fall/ winter/ spring 9 am to 6 pm.
Call 262-363-6770.
At Cty ES and J between Mukwonago and East Troy, Walworth County.

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