Milburn Orchards
Cider mill · Elkton · Maryland
An Elkton orchard known around Cecil County for its apple cider donuts, made fresh daily at the farm market alongside pies, fruit breads, and fudge. The Fall Festival adds hayrides through the orchard, a straw bale maze, and a corn maze, though the 2026 festival dates were not posted yet, so it is worth checking the calendar before you drive out.
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Plan your visit
Festival Sat/Sun; quieter Fall Fun Days weekdays Sept 29 to Nov 6
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 27–October 31
Color builds from October 19 · mostly bare by November 20
Sampled at Milburn Orchards’s own coordinates and elevation (68 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 Milburn Orchards
The color window runs about 19 days, holding until around November 7. That runs roughly 2 days earlier than the rest of Maryland.
From Philadelphia it is about 40 mi, close enough for a morning drive. Baltimore is about 50 mi out.
Milburn Orchards on the map
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Frequently asked
- When is Milburn Orchards open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 19 – Nov 8. Festival Sat/Sun; quieter Fall Fun Days weekdays Sept 29 to Nov 6. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Milburn Orchards peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 27–October 31 (best estimate October 29). Color starts around October 19 and is mostly bare by November 20.
- How do I get to Milburn Orchards?
- Milburn Orchards is in Elkton. The closest city is Philadelphia, about 40 mi away. It's part of Maryland's fall lineup.
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