Barthel Fruit Farm
Orchard · Mequon · Wisconsin
The Barthel family has been growing fruit in Mequon since 1840, and the farm still runs on that scale: u-pick rows of peaches through August and apples from September on, a bakery that changes its menu with the season, and a greenhouse out front. It is a working farm first, with none of the theme park additions some orchards have picked up.
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Color nearby peaks: October 9–October 13
Color builds from October 2 · mostly bare by November 1
Sampled at Barthel Fruit Farm’s own coordinates and elevation (253 m) rather than a regional average.
Wisconsin is sampled at 33 weather points, then moved 1 day earlier so the model agrees with 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. Wisconsin is running 6 days earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works
When to go to Barthel Fruit Farm
You get about 18 days of color here, from the first turn through to roughly October 20. Against Wisconsin overall, that is 3 days later.
It sits inside Milwaukee, so you can fit it into an afternoon.
Barthel Fruit Farm on the map
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Frequently asked
- When does Barthel Fruit Farm peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 9–October 13 (best estimate October 11). Color starts around October 2 and is mostly bare by November 1.
- How do I get to Barthel Fruit Farm?
- Barthel Fruit Farm is in Mequon. The closest city is Milwaukee, about 16 mi away (it's right in town). It's part of Wisconsin's fall lineup.
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