Evans Orchard & Cider Mill
Cider mill · Kentucky
Just outside Lexington, Evans Orchard presses its own cider and fries apple pies and doughnuts to go with it, then lets you walk off the sugar with pick-your-own fruit and a fall corn maze. It is a working farm first, so expect real orchard rows rather than a paved parking-lot version of the season.
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Plan your visit
Color nearby peaks: October 24–October 28
Color builds from October 11 · mostly bare by November 18
Method: daily ERA5 temperatures drive a photoperiod + chilling phenology model, sampled at Evans Orchard & Cider Mill’s own coordinates and elevation (262 m) rather than a regional average. Estimates, not promises — check locally before you plan a trip around it.
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Frequently asked
- When does Evans Orchard & Cider Mill peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 24–October 28 (best estimate October 26). Color starts around October 11 and is mostly bare by November 18.
- What is Evans Orchard & Cider Mill best for?
- A working orchard outside Lexington.
- How do I get to Evans Orchard & Cider Mill?
- The closest city is Cincinnati, about 61 mi away. It's part of Kentucky's fall lineup.
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