Patterson Fruit Farm

Orchard · Chesterland · Ohio

Seven generations of the same family have worked this Chesterland orchard southeast of Cleveland, and the pick-your-own rows still fill up on crisp fall weekends. The Family Fun Fest adds pumpkins and kid-friendly play, with the market and bakery down the road for cider and baked goods to take home.

Best for: Cleveland-area families wanting a working orchard

Don’t miss

  • Pick-your-own apples
  • Family Fun Fest with pumpkins
  • Seven generations, same family

Plan your visit

2026 Forecast

Color nearby peaks: October 17–October 21

Color builds from October 9 · mostly bare by November 10

Color starts: October 9Peak: October 19Bare: November 10AugustDecember

Sampled at Patterson Fruit Farm’s own coordinates and elevation (335 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 Patterson Fruit Farm

You get about 19 days of color here, from the first turn through to roughly October 28. That is about 3 days later than Ohio as a whole. At 1,099 ft, it turns before the lower ground nearby.

From Cleveland it is about 19 mi, close enough for a morning drive.

Patterson Fruit Farm on the map

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

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Frequently asked

When does Patterson Fruit Farm peak in 2026?
Peak color is predicted for October 17–October 21 (best estimate October 19). Color starts around October 9 and is mostly bare by November 10.
How do I get to Patterson Fruit Farm?
Patterson Fruit Farm is in Chesterland. The closest city is Cleveland, about 19 mi away. It's part of Ohio's fall lineup.

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