Peck & Bushel Orchard

Orchard · Colgate · Wisconsin

A certified organic orchard in Colgate growing more than thirty five apple varieties, open for u-pick most weekends from mid-August through mid-October. The farm presses its own cider and bakes pies with nothing but its own apples, and the whole operation runs without synthetic sprays.

Best for: Milwaukee area apple picking without the sprays

Don’t miss

  • Certified organic, 35+ apple varieties
  • U-pick weekends into mid-October
  • Farm pressed cider and pies

Plan your visit

2026 Forecast

Color nearby peaks: October 9–October 13

Color builds from October 2 · mostly bare by November 1

Color starts: October 2Peak: October 11Bare: November 1AugustDecember

Sampled at Peck & Bushel Orchard’s own coordinates and elevation (324 m) rather than a regional average.

Wisconsin is sampled at 33 weather points, then moved 1 day earlier so the model agrees with 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. Wisconsin is running 6 days earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works

When to go to Peck & Bushel Orchard

Good color holds through about October 20, giving you roughly 18 days from the first turn to past peak. That runs roughly 3 days later than the rest of Wisconsin. The elevation is 1,063 ft, which pulls the turn earlier.

It is roughly 23 mi out of Milwaukee.

Peck & Bushel Orchard on the map

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Frequently asked

When does Peck & Bushel Orchard peak in 2026?
Peak color is predicted for October 9–October 13 (best estimate October 11). Color starts around October 2 and is mostly bare by November 1.
How do I get to Peck & Bushel Orchard?
Peck & Bushel Orchard is in Colgate. The closest city is Milwaukee, about 23 mi away. It's part of Wisconsin's fall lineup.

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