Apple Picking Time!

Orchards in or near Crawford County

• 1913 Kickapoo Orchard (Gays Mills): A heritage orchard growing over 65 varieties of apples, as well as cherries and peaches.

• J & R Country Ridge Orchard (La Farge): Offers U-pick apples and also sells maple syrup, honey, and other produce

• Sunrise Orchards (Gays Mills): A multi-generational farm with more than 21 varieties of apples, a bakery, and events.

• Turkey Ridge Organic Apple Orchard (Gays Mills): Known for its organic heirloom varieties and commitment to organic farming.

Orchards in or near Buffalo County:

• Ferguson`s Orchards (Galesville, WI): This is a popular, large-scale orchard with a variety of activities, including a corn maze, petting zoo, and hayrides. 

• Ecker`s Apple Farm (Trempealeau, WI): A family-owned orchard since 1945, Ecker`s offers a wide selection of apple cultivars, including Honeycrisp. They also feature a craft beer garden (open on weekends July-October) and a gift shop with apple products.

• Sacia Orchards (Galesville, WI): This orchard is noted as being one of Wisconsin`s oldest. Visitors can find an on-site market and bakery with various goods, from local honey to apples and other fresh items.

• Shihata`s Orchard (Prairie du Chien, WI): A short drive from Buffalo County, Shihata`s is known for its unique family experience and river valley views. You can find 13 varieties of apples, fresh cider, and a popular annual Orchard Fest in October with wagon rides and a corn maze.

Orchards in or near Jackson County

• Cain`s Orchard (Hixton): A U-pick orchard offering several apple varieties, grapes, blueberries, and a gift shop.

Orchards in or near La Crosse County

• Ferguson`s Orchards (Galesville): Another location of the family-run farm with U-pick apples, pumpkins, and a variety of family activities.
  
  

• Southwind Orchards (Dakota, MN - very close to La Crosse): Offers beautiful views and a retail store, located a short drive from La Crosse.

Orchards in or near Monroe County

• Maple Ridge Orchard (Cashton): A U-pick orchard with over 4,000 trees and a retail store.

• Rex Moseley Fruit & Veg Farm (Warrens): A U-pick orchard with many varieties of apples, open on Labor Day weekend.

Orchards in or near Pierce County

Orchards in or near Trempealeau County

• Ecker`s Apple Farm (Trempealeau): Offers U-pick apples, a brewery, live music, and other seasonal activities.

• Sacia Orchards Apple Market & Bakery (Galesville): Features a market with apples, baked goods, and other items.  

Orchards in or near Vernon County

• J&R Country Ridge Orchard (La Farge): This orchard offers apples during the harvest season, which typically runs from late August through early November.

• Two Brother`s Orchard ( Viroqua): Located near the Viroqua Food Co+op, this small, local orchard also grows other fruits like cherries and elderberries.