2025 Milwaukee area of Wisconsin Pumpkin U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

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Pumpkin U-Pick Orchards in Milwaukee area of Wisconsin in 2025, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for pumpkins that we know of in this area.

Not all areas of a state have pumpkins farms that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using the add a farm form!

Remember to always check with the farm's own website or Facebook page before you go - or call or email them if they don't have a website or Facebook page. Conditions at the farms and crops can change literally overnight, so if you want to avoid a wasted trip out there - check with the farm directly before you go! If I cannot reach them, I DON'T GO!

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Dodge County

Kenosha County

  • Harvest Time Orchards - apples, cherries, pumpkins, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area, farm animals, school tours
    36116 128th St, Twin Lakes, WI 53181. Phone: 262-877-4831. Email: manager@myharvesttime.com. Open: see their page. Directions: From Chicago, go North on the Tri-State Tollway \\(I-94\\) to the highway 173 exit. Take highway 173 West, through Antioch, to Zarnstorff Road. Turn Right \\(North\\) on Zarnstorff Road, go 1 mile to the Stop sign and turn Left. This is 128th Street or State Line Road. Harvest Time is about 12 mile to the West. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. Take highway 173 West, through Antioch, to Zarnstorff Road. Turn Right (North) on Zarnstorff Road, go 1 mile to the Stop sign and turn Left. This is 128th Street or State Line Road. Harvest Time is about 1/2 mile to the West. . Apple Barn, Brat Shop, Donut Shop, Country Smoke House with Gourmet Ham and Bacon and select Wisconsin cheeses. Cider is made most weekends in September and October. School tours are offered for grades K through 4. (UPDATED: June 13, 2025, JBS) Note from Blake: 2024 prices for apple picking were $45 for a 1/2 Bushel Bag. That's $90 a bushel These are the highest price apples I have ever seen at a farm in the entire United States. EVER.
    Comments from a visitor on July 11, 2011: "Great sour cherry picking on the first day. They also have fabulous homemade donuts."
    Comments from a visitor on September 23, 2009: "If you need a hot dog or donut, go west about a 1/2 mile on 128th st from Oriole Springs to in T..
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  • Thompson's Strawberry Farm - strawberries, raspberries, sunflowers, pumpkins.
    14000 75th Street, Bristol, WI 53104. Phone: (262) 857-2353. Open: for Strawberry picking are Monday to Friday 7 am to 7 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 8 am to 4 pm. Directions: Highway 50, 1 one half miles west of I-94, Bristol \\(Kenosha County\\). For additional information: \\(262\\) 857-2351., Illinois number Phone: 847-679-8140. Pumpkins in October. SeasonsStrawberries Mid June-early JulySunflowers mid-July-OctoberRaspberries Early-September-OctoberPumpkins Mid September-early OctoberThompson Adventure Farm Mid-August \\[ . Click here for a map and directions. Crop availability: the starting date for picking strawberries is around mid-June; phone for exact dates. For additional information: (262) 857-2351., Illinois number Phone: 847-679-8140. Pumpkins in October. SeasonsStrawberries Mid June-early JulySunflowers mid-July-OctoberRaspberries Early-September-OctoberPumpkins Mid September-early OctoberThompson Adventure Farm Mid-August (UPDATED: June 13, 2025, JBS)
    Comments from a visitor on October 05, 2012: "The raspberries were good. Lot of plants with good quality and size. Loved this place, and near by other farms sell other vegetables."
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Ozaukee County

  • Appleland - apples, pumpkins, strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, U-pick and already picked, farm market, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area you may bring your own food
    4177 State Highway 57, Fredonia, WI 53021. Phone: (262) 692-2560. Email: appleland@applelandorchard.com. Open: Monday to Sunday, from 8 am to 6 pm, June to mid July during Strawberry Season; Monday to Sunday, from 9 am to 6 pm, mid September to late October during Apple Season. Directions: From Milwaukee or Southern Ozaukee County, take I-43 North to Exit 97 \\(Highway 57 Exit\\) and follow Highway 57 for 3 Miles. Appleland Farm Market will be on your lefthand side. Look for the red building with the green roof and iconic silo with a big, red apple. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, AmEx.
    Appleland Facebook page. Farm Market will be on your lefthand side. Look for the red building with the green roof and iconic silo with a big, red apple. . Strawberry season is typically June 15 to July 15; Fall Harvest runs late August through October; Pumpkin picking is open from September 20th through October 31st;. . At Farm Market we have pre-picked apples (first quality, seconds and thirds). Starting in the middle of September we have pick-your-own McIntosh, Cortland, Empire, Golden Delicious and Red Delicious. Pre-picked apple varieties include: Honeycrisp, Zestar, McIntosh, Cortland, Gala, Ida Red, Paula Red, Empire, Ginger Gold, Jonagold, Fuji, Snowsweet, Golden Delicious and Red Delicious. We also have our own peaches, plums, pears and cherries as well as many varieties of squash and our own Honey. (UPDATED: June 13, 2025, JBS)
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  • Barthel Fruit Farm - strawberries, apples, peas, pears, plums, pumpkins
    12246 N Farmdale Road, Mequon, WI . Phone: 262-242-2737. Email: info@barthelfruitfarm.com. Open: strawberry hours are as follows: Monday to Friday from 9 am to 6 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm, weather and berries permitting. Click here for a map and directions. Closing time varies daily; we close when we run out of ripe berries for the day or at closing time, whichever comes first. ALWAYS CALL FOR A PICKING UPDATE BEFORE DRIVING OUT. 242-2737 or 242-2774 (PYO hotline). Also picking sugar snap peas and snow peas, supply permitting. Fall hours are 9 am to 6 pm Mon through Saturday and 10 to 5 pm Sunday, mid August through New Year or depending on crop. Pick your own as available. Cider, baked goods, pears, plums etc. (UPDATED: June 13, 2025, JBS)
    Comments from a visitor on July 02, 2010: "We just went there today, July 2nd 2010, and the strawberries we got are great! I was worried it was too late in the season, but I personally picked 18lbs myself and they weren't all tiny berries! Plenty of good reg. and big size if you are willing to dig around a little! Extremely friendly & helpful staff, prices are awesome, and a HUGE variety of things to choose from - strawberries, sugar snap peas (picked a whole bag of..
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  • Roesch Farm (Frank Roesch) - Apples, pears, raspberries, strawberries, grapes, corn, zucchini, yellow squash, red, yellow, green, purple and white bell peppers, hot peppers, tomatillos, all kinds of tomatoes, potatoes, onions, cucumbers, acorn squash, spaghetti squash, butternut squash, pumpkins, dill, parsley, basil, chives, mint. , restrooms, pumpkin patch in the field, pumpkins brought in from the field, farm animals, tours of the operation
    12422 Farmdale Road, Mequon, WI 53097. Phone: (262) 242-0669. Open: They are usually open daily. Directions: Call for directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Frank allows local schools to bring children there on field trips and organizes tractor rides and farm tours for them. \\[ . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Frank allows local schools to bring children there on field trips and organizes tractor rides and farm tours for them. (UPDATED: June 13, 2025, JBS)
    Comments from a visitor on October 05, 2012: "This was a very nice farm, had all the vegetables. It was well organized, and they had kids play area which helped the kids take some time off the field. The prices were much cheaper compared to the grocerry stores. Apple pickign was not allowed this year due to bad weather casuing the Apples to go bad."
    Comments from a visitor on August 02, 2012: "I have been going to this farm for almost 15 years and it is one of my favorite tranquil places to go. I have picked a large variety of fruits, veggies and herbs at "R" Apples. Frank has been farming his entire life. He really takes pride in his work and loves to show customers around the farm. He also has an little antique store inside the barn and raises chickens, turkeys and other farm animals. Frank grows a lar..
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Racine County

  • Apple Holler - apples, pears, peaches, pumpkins, U-pick and already picked, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, restrooms, inflatables or bounce houses, jumping pillow, pedal kart track, mining for gems, pony rides, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, group reservations, events at your location (call for info)
    5006 S Sylvania Avenue, Sturtevant, WI 53177. Phone: (262) 884-7100. Email: info@appleholler.com. Open: Everyday 10 am to 5 pm in season. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. Peaches: July - August Apples: August - Early November Pears: Septemberlocated between Racine and Kenosha, off I-94 on west frontage roadis a farm to table restaurant, bakery, gift shop, orchard and family farm, including pyo, peaches, pears & pumpkinsVisitors will enjoy 4 seasons of family fun and activities including; orchard and farm tours, children's shows, school field trips, hay rides, sleigh rides, barnyard animals and outdoor play areasA perfect indoor/outdoor wedding venue and Agritourism destination(UPDATED: June 13, 2018) (UPDATED: June 13, 2025, JBS)
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Rock County

  • Apple Hut - apples, pumpkins, gourds and raspberries
    1718 W Walters Road, Beloit, WI . Phone: 608-362-1961. Open: 7 days a week late August to Thanksgiving 8 to 5 pm. Click here for a map and directions. Apples, taffy apples, apple butter, apple pies and doughnuts, cider and apple dumplings. Craft shop. Also pick-your-own apples and raspberries. Honey, jams and jellies, pumpkins, gourds. (UPDATED: June 13, 2025, JBS)
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  • Happy Acres - Uses natural growing practices, apples, beans, blackberries, corn (sweet), cucumbers, flowers, melons, pumpkins, raspberries, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, farm animals
    4028 South Afton Road, Beloit, WI 53511. Phone: 608-365-5451. Email: te51994@aol.com. Open: 8am to 12 noon or call for availability. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic(UPDATED: June 13, 2025, JBS)
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  • Skelly's Farm Market - pumpkins, strawberries, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties are available, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours, corn maze, events at your location (call for info)
    2713 Hayner Road, Janesville, WI 53548. Phone: 608-757-1200. Open: Crops are usually available in June, July, August, September, October; Strawberries: 7 am to 7 pm Monday through Thursday, 7 am to 5 pm Friday through Sunday Other seasons 9 am to 6 pm everyday. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, WIC Vouchers, SFMNP Vouchers.
    Skelly's Farm Market Facebook page. Strawberry season early June lasting about 3 weeks Sweetcorn and summer produce season early July until late September Fall season including pumpkins and corn maze mid September through October 31stBeyond our home farm we operate 8 roadside stands during the summer throughout the areaSee our website for locations(UPDATED: June 13, 2025, JBS)
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  • Wiser Farm Produce - Uses natural growing practices, beans, blackberries, broccoli, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplants, flowers, herbs or spices, melons, onions, peas, peppers, pumpkins, rhubarb, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries,
    9107 W US Highway 14, Evansville, WI 53536. Phone: 608-882-5807. Email: wiser@litewire.net. Open: Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, WIC Vouchers, SFMNP Vouchers. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification.
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Walworth County

Washington County

  • Basse's Taste of Country - pyo apples, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, peas, pumpkins.
    3190 County Road Q, Colgate, WI 53017. Phone: (262) 628-2626. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions.
    Basse's Taste of Country Facebook page. Strawberries: Available mid-June until season endPeas: Sugar, Garden and Snow PeasAvailable mid-June until season endUPICK hours: 7 am to 5 pm Daily (weather permitting)UPICK Store hours: 9 am to 5pm DailyUPICK seasons are approximatePlease call Produce Hotline at 262-628-3866 to confirm crop statusBasse's will offer a U-Pick Apple Orchard in 2016(UPDATED: June 13, 2025, JBS) UPDATE: June 11, 2010 - A visitor tells me that the farm's phone sometimes get's overwhelmedYou have to try a few times to get through"
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Waukesha County

  • Elegant Farmer - pick your own apples, pumpkins, and squash
    1545 Main Street, Mukwonago, WI 53149. Phone: 262-363-6770. Email: info@elegantfarmer.com. Directions: On County Highway ES between Mukwonago and East Troy, you will find a huge, rustic yellow barn \\(fresh prepicked produce market\\) surrounded by orchards and fields of fresh fruits and vegetables. During the fall, you can Pick Your Own fresh produce right from our fields and enjoy tons of special events and celebrations. Make your own caramel apples in September and October. Each new season, all year long, there are bushels of fun, farm-related activities at The Elegant Farmer. Rail - truncated. Click here for a map and directions.
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  • Homestead Animal Farm - pumpkins, summer squash, Winter squash, Gourds, Indian corn, straw bales, cornstalk bundles, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
    W320 N9127 highway 83, Hartland, WI 53029. Phone: 262-966-3840. Email: hartlandmaze@gmail.com. Open: October 2nd through October 31st Saturdays and Sundays 10am to 6pm Wednesday October 27th 6:30pm to 10 pm Thursday and Friday October 28th and 29th 10 am to 5 pm. Directions: We are 10.6 miles north of the I-94 at Hwy. 83 North exit; or 6.6 north of the highway 16 Hwy. 83 North exit; or 9.6 miles south of the highway 60 & highway 83 intersection. Our driveway is a few hundred yards north of the intersection of highway CW \\(aka Mapleton Road\\) and highway 83 on the west side of the road. It\\\'s the first drive on the west side of the road north of highway CW. Our approx. lat.long. coordinates are 43.1847, -88.3849. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
    Homestead Animal Farm Facebook page. 6 miles north of the I-94 at Hwy. 83 North exit; or 6.6 north of the highway 16 Hwy. 83 North exit; or 9.6 miles south of the highway 60 & highway 83 intersection. Our driveway is a few hundred yards north of the intersection of highway CW (aka Mapleton Road) and highway 83 on the west side of the road. It's the first drive on the west side of the road north of highway CW. Our approx. lat./long. coordinates are 43.1847, -88.3849. (UPDATED: June 14, 2025, JBS)
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Pumpkin

Pumpkin Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Do you want it for a party, decoration or eating?

For a wedding or party:

See this page: Finding pumpkins for weddings

Decoration to paint or carve:

OK, Then you need only look for any pumpkin that is
  • visually appealing, evenly a deep orange. The shape is just whatever appeals to you. If it grew on its side and has a flat spot, you can either make that the make or use it as part of your design!
  • free from cuts, soft spots, bruises. The flesh should feel hard, and not give easily. Infections can invade easily and cause rot
  • Make sure the stem is attached.

Store it carefully, especially if you pick it from the vine yourself. Cure a fresh-picked pumpkin by keeping it in a dry place. Don't handle or disturb it. Curing toughens the rind, making it less prone to rot. Pumpkins will keep for months in a cool (50 F to 65F dry, low humidity environment; such as a cool, dry basement.

Tip: If you like roasted or baked pumpkin seeds, you can save the seeds from any pumpkin!

To make a pumpkin pie!

Then you need a small, sweet type of pumpkin that has been developed for eating. They are smaller, typically about 8" to 10" diameter. The meat is much less stringy and smoother than a decorative pumpkin variety. Pumpkin is rich in vitamin A and potassium. One-half cup of cooked pumpkin provides more than the recommended daily allowance of vitamin A. One cup of cooked pumpkin contains only 81 calories. It's low in fat and sodium! Usually you can get these at the grocery store, and some of the pumpkin patches and farm stands have them. Be sure to tell them that you intend to use it for a pumpkin pie. Again, look for firm, no soft spots, or signs of any rot. See this page for easy, illustrated directions to make a pumpkin pie from a fresh pumpkin!

Varieties of Pumpkins

  • Sugar - Excellent for baking
  • Jack O'Lantern - most common for carving
  • White Lumina - unusual, medium-sized white pumpkin
  • Mini - Great for decoration
  • Gourds - Many varieties, used for decorations

For a very complete, detailed list of many varieties of pumpkins and where to get the seeds, see this page!

Want to Grow Your Own Pumpkins?

Then see this page!

Pumpkin recipes

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