Wilson's Orchard & Farm
Orchard · Iowa City · Iowa
Established in 1980 just north of Iowa City, this pick-your-own orchard and farm is open to visitors February through December and turns its own apples into cider at an on-site ciderhouse and bakery. Autumn is the peak, with pick-your-own apples, a farm market and apple-cider treats.
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Color nearby peaks: October 17–October 21
Color builds from October 5 · mostly bare by November 10
Sampled at Wilson's Orchard & Farm’s own coordinates and elevation (235 m) rather than a regional average.
Iowa is sampled at 30 weather points, then moved 2 days earlier so the model agrees with 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. This year's weather has the peak running 1 day earlier than a normal year. How the forecast works
When to go to Wilson's Orchard & Farm
The color window runs about 23 days, holding until around October 28.
You will find it at Iowa City, IA, in Iowa.
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Frequently asked
- When does Wilson's Orchard & Farm peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 17–October 21 (best estimate October 19). Color starts around October 5 and is mostly bare by November 10.
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