Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill
Orchard · Armada · Michigan
The original Blake Farms orchard in Armada, marking 80 years as a family operation. The cider mill anchors a sprawling fall complex with u-pick apples, a Funland activity area and a tasting room voted Best Cidery by HOUR Detroit in 2024 and 2025.
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Color nearby peaks: October 10–October 14
Color builds from October 2 · mostly bare by November 2
Sampled at Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill’s own coordinates and elevation (241 m) rather than a regional average.
47 weather points cover Michigan, and the model needs no correction to land on 2 published peak dates from smokymountains.com and almanac.com. This year's weather has the peak running 5 days earlier than a normal year. How the forecast works
When to go to Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill
Good color holds through about October 21, giving you roughly 19 days from the first turn to past peak. That runs roughly 3 days later than the rest of Michigan.
Figure about 36 mi from Detroit.
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- When does Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 10–October 14 (best estimate October 12). Color starts around October 2 and is mostly bare by November 2.
- How do I get to Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill?
- Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill is in Armada. The closest city is Detroit, about 36 mi away. It's part of Michigan's fall lineup.
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