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.
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Color nearby peaks: October 17–October 21
Color builds from October 3 · mostly bare by November 9
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. How the forecast works
When to go to Peck & Bushel Orchard
Good color holds through about October 28, giving you roughly 25 days from the first turn to past peak. That runs roughly 5 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.
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Frequently asked
- When does Peck & Bushel Orchard peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 17–October 21 (best estimate October 19). Color starts around October 3 and is mostly bare by November 9.
- 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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