Moe's Cider Mill

Cider mill · Vermilion · Ohio

A small family cider mill on the Vermilion River between Cleveland and Sandusky, pressing unpasteurized apple cider the old way and frying cider doughnuts to go with it. Stop in for caramel apples and cider vinegar too, then keep driving toward the Lake Erie shoreline for the rest of the color.

Best for: A cider stop between Cleveland and Cedar Point

Don’t miss

  • Unpasteurized apple cider
  • Cider doughnuts and caramel apples
  • Near Cleveland and Sandusky

Plan your visit

2026 dates not confirmed This one runs a season rather than opening year-round. We last checked on August 20, 2026, and they hadn't posted a full 2026 window yet. Check the website before setting out.

2026 Forecast

Color nearby peaks: October 17–October 21

Color builds from October 10 · mostly bare by November 10

Color starts: October 10Peak: October 19Bare: November 10AugustDecember

Sampled at Moe's Cider Mill’s own coordinates and elevation (191 m) rather than a regional average.

22 weather points cover Ohio, and the model shifts their answer 1 day later, which is what it takes to match 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. This year's weather has the peak running 5 days earlier than a normal year. How the forecast works

When to go to Moe's Cider Mill

Good color holds through about October 28, giving you roughly 18 days from the first turn to past peak. That runs roughly 3 days later than the rest of Ohio.

It is roughly 34 mi out of Cleveland. Detroit is about 73 mi out. The venue has not published its 2026 dates yet, so check before you drive out.

Moe's Cider Mill on the map

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Frequently asked

When does Moe's Cider Mill peak in 2026?
Peak color is predicted for October 17–October 21 (best estimate October 19). Color starts around October 10 and is mostly bare by November 10.
How do I get to Moe's Cider Mill?
Moe's Cider Mill is in Vermilion. The closest city is Cleveland, about 34 mi away. It's part of Ohio's fall lineup.

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