The Elegant Farmer

Orchard · Wisconsin

Autumn foliage at The Elegant Farmer
Photo: Michael Barera / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Founded as a dairy farm in 1946 and now run by its fourth generation in Mukwonago, this market ships close to 10,000 Apple Pies Baked in a Paper Bag nationwide during Thanksgiving week alone. Fall visitors browse the pumpkin patch and harvest market for the same pie fresh off the farm.

Best for: The pie that started a mail-order tradition

Don’t miss

  • Apple Pie Baked in a Paper Bag
  • family-run since 1946
  • pumpkin patch and harvest market
2026 Forecast

Color nearby peaks: October 19–October 23

Color builds from October 6 · mostly bare by November 11

Color starts: October 6Peak: October 21Bare: November 11AugustDecember

Sampled at The Elegant Farmer’s own coordinates and elevation (256 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. How the forecast works

When to go to The Elegant Farmer

The color window runs about 24 days, holding until around October 30. That is about 7 days later than Wisconsin as a whole.

It is roughly 26 mi out of Milwaukee.

The Elegant Farmer on the map

Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Wisconsin, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.

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Frequently asked

When does The Elegant Farmer peak in 2026?
Peak color is predicted for October 19–October 23 (best estimate October 21). Color starts around October 6 and is mostly bare by November 11.
How do I get to The Elegant Farmer?
The closest city is Milwaukee, about 26 mi away. It's part of Wisconsin's fall lineup.

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