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.
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Color nearby peaks: October 22–October 26
Color builds from October 10 · mostly bare by November 15
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 1 day later than a normal year. How the forecast works
When to go to Patterson Fruit Farm
You get about 23 days of color here, from the first turn through to roughly November 2. That is about 1 day 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
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Frequently asked
- When does Patterson Fruit Farm peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 22–October 26 (best estimate October 24). Color starts around October 10 and is mostly bare by November 15.
- 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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