Butler's Orchard
Orchard · Maryland
Five generations of the Butler family have farmed this roughly 300-acre Germantown property since 1950; its Pumpkin Festival, running since 1980, fills fall weekends with pick-your-own pumpkins, hayrides, and a corn maze.
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Plan your visit
Color nearby peaks: October 26–October 30
Color builds from October 19 · mostly bare by November 19
Sampled at Butler's Orchard’s own coordinates and elevation (152 m) rather than a regional average.
Maryland is sampled at 4 weather points, then moved 4 days later so the model agrees with 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. Maryland is running 5 days earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works
When to go to Butler's Orchard
Good color holds through about November 6, giving you roughly 18 days from the first turn to past peak. Against Maryland overall, that is 3 days earlier.
From Washington, DC it is about 24 mi, close enough for a morning drive. Baltimore is about 33 mi out.
Butler's Orchard on the map
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Frequently asked
- When does Butler's Orchard peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 26–October 30 (best estimate October 28). Color starts around October 19 and is mostly bare by November 19.
- How do I get to Butler's Orchard?
- The closest city is Washington, DC, about 24 mi away. It's part of Maryland's fall lineup.
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