Summer weather meets October colors

By October 7, 2026Weekly Feature

This week is dishing up some summertime temperatures; even while the fall colors explode all around us. 

At the orchard we are in the best part of the season. So many apples, so many choices, we’re sure you’ll find one you’ll absolutely love, if you don’t already. 

Apples available in the store this weekend:  First Kiss, SweeTango, Triumph, Honeycrisp, Cortland, Frostbite, Haralson and Sweet 16. 

Best apples for eating: First Kiss, SweeTango, Cortland, Haralson, Triumph, Sweet16. 

Best apples for baking: Haralson, Triumph, and Cortland. 

Pumpkins are available daily; hayrides to the pumpkin patch are on weekends. Lots of colors and sizes to choose from. Early selection = best selection. 

Weekend Activities. October 10 &11.

Pick-Your-Own Apples on Haralson and Snowsweet. 

PVO food trailer serving up apple cider donuts, cider slushees, brats and hot dogs. 

Bonus Food Truck Saturday & Sunday: Port Belly’s. 

Music at the Orchard: 1- 4 p

Saturday: Andrew Spreck

Sunday: Prairie Anthem 

Looking ahead to MEA weekend: We have story-time for the kids on Friday, October 16th along with hayrides.