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Iowa City Area Apple Orchards and Pumpkin Patches
Allen’s Orchard (Marion)
Special Events in September and October:
- September 14: Apfelfest in Amana
- October 3: Dinner at the Orchard
What’s Picking: You-pick apples. Plums, grapes, pears, squash, beans, and cherries may be available for purchase
They also sell: Apple slushies and baked goods
Hours: September – October, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., 7-days a week
Bass Farms (Mount Vernon)
Fall Events: Fall Festival 2024 runs from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on the following dates:
- September 7 – October 27
What’s Picking: Pumpkins
They also offer: Hayrack Rides and Agri-Tours
Hours: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m., 7-days per week
Colony Pumpkin Patch (North Liberty)
What’s Picking: Pumpkins
They also offer: Baked goods, fall decor, and hay rides
Hours: September 21 – November 3 ; Wednesday through Sunday, 10am-8pm
Events:
- Fall Fest, September 21-22
- Miles in the Maize, November 9
Kroul Farms (Mount Vernon)
What’s Picking: Pumpkins
They also offer: Flowers, Firewood, Produce, Apparel
Hours: Monday to Thursday 10am-6pm; Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9am-4pm
Sass Family Farm (Johnson County)
What’s Picking: Pre-picked fall produce
They also offer: Farm activities, treats, crafts, and hayrack rides
Hours: 11 a.m.- 6 p.m., daily
Wilson’s Orchard (Johnson County)
Events:
- Thursday Night Farm Sessions
- Friday Family Fun Nights
- Sunday Fundays
What’s Picking: You pick apples and pumpkins, along with blueberries, tart cherries, pumpkins, squash, and peaches. Check the website for availability.
They also offer: Apple slushies, donuts, and turnovers; smokehouse BBQ lunch/dinner.
Hours: Year-round, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
We hope you enjoy visiting these Iowa City area apple orchards and pumpkin patches throughout the Fall with your family! Happy picking!
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