Events
Whether you are visiting to enjoy our u-pick apple orchard, Michigan cider mill, bakery or farm market, we are proud of the many events and attractions that provide family fun on the farm. While you shop for mid-Michigan farm products, pick a pumpkin or tour the Michigan apple orchards be sure to enjoy hot donuts and a refreshing glass of cider made right here in our cider mill from delicious Michigan apples. For a great fall outing, join us for The Michigan Apple Festival on September 24th & 25th.
Since 1871, our apple orchard has offered quality products along with "family fun on the farm." We continue the tradition of being the only farm in mid-Michigan where you can pick your own fresh fruit and pumpkins.
Schedule of Events
September Weekdays, Petting Zoo, Apple and Pumpkin picking from 9 am. - 6 pm.
Saturday, September 3rd, Petting Zoo, Apple and Pumpkin picking from 9 am. - 6 pm.
Sunday, September 4th, Petting Zoo, Apple and Pumpkin picking from 11 am. - 6 pm.
Saturday, September 10th, Free Train Rides to the Orchard 1-5 pm. Petting Zoo, Apple picking, & Pumpkin picking from 9 am- 6 pm.
Sunday, September 11th, Free Train Rides to the Orchard 1-5 pm. Petting Zoo, Apple picking, & Pumpkin picking from 11 am. - 6 pm.
Thursday, September 15th, Farmer's Market at the Capital (Downtown Lansing) sponsered by MIFMA. 10am - 2pm. We'll have all of our goodies.
Saturdat, September 17th, Free Train Rides to the Orchard 1-5 pm. Petting Zoo, Apple picking, & Pumpkin picking from 11 am. - 6 pm.
Sunday, September 18th, Free Train Rides to the Orchard 1-5 pm. Petting Zoo, Apple picking, & Pumpkin picking from 11 am. - 6 pm.
Saturday, September 24th,The Michigan Apple Festival is at The Country Mill where you can enjoy everything about apples. Visit www.MichiganAppleFestival.com for the details on all of the fun activities at this year’s Michigan Apple Festival. Kids' Apple Activities- Eaton Great Start in cooperation with Potterville & Charlotte Early Childhood Community Action Teams from noon - 4pm. Applewood Smoked BBQ noon-5pm. FADING WORLD Music live from noon - 4pm. Corn Maze open & Train Rides to the Orchard 1-5 pm. Petting Zoo, Apple picking, & Pumpkin picking from 9 am- 6 pm.
Sunday, September 25th, The Michigan Apple Festival continues with the sights, smells, and flavors of everything apples. Visit www.MichiganAppleFestival.com for a detailed list of events. Applewood Smoked BBQ noon-5pm. Thornapple Valley Strings live in concert 1:30pm to 3:30 pm. Corn Maze open & Train Rides to the Orchard 1-5 pm. Petting Zoo, Apple picking, & Pumpkin picking.
October Weekdays, Petting Zoo, Apple and Pumpkin picking from 9 am- 6 pm.
Saturday, October 1st, Saturday is the warm-ups for Michigan's 25th annual Pumpkin Carrying Contest from 2 to 4 pm, come and see how many pumpkins your friends can load into your arms. Prizes for the winners are offered on Sunday only. Haunted Cider Mill, Haunted House for Kids, Haunted Orchard Hayride, Corn Maze and Train Rides to the Orchard from 1-5 pm. Petting Zoo, Apple picking, & Pumpkin picking from 11 am- 6 pm.
Sunday, October 2nd, Michigan's 25th annual Pumpkin Carrying Contest from 2 to 4 pm, come and see how many pumpkins your friends can load into your arms. The person carrying the most pumpkins on Sunday receives $100.00 in prizes. Cloggers live in the Orchard Barn from 2-4 pm. Haunted Cider Mill, Haunted House for Kids, Haunted Orchard Hayride and Train Rides to the Orchard from 1-5 pm. Petting Zoo, Corn Maze,Apple picking, & Pumpkin picking from 11 am- 6 pm.
Saturday, October 8th, Haunted Cider Mill, Haunted House for Kids, Haunted Orchard Hayride Corn Maze and Train Rides to the Orchard from 1-5 pm. Petting Zoo, Apple picking, & Pumpkin picking from 9 am- 6 pm.
Sunday, October 9th, Haunted Cider Mill, Haunted House for Kids, Haunted Orchard Hayride Corn Maze and Train Rides to the Orchard from 1-5 pm. Petting Zoo, Apple picking, & Pumpkin picking from 11 am- 6 pm.
Saturday, October 15th, Haunted Cider Mill, Haunted House for Kids, Haunted Orchard Hayride, Corn Maze and Train Rides to the Orchard from 1- 5 pm. Petting Zoo, Apple picking, & Pumpkin picking from 9 am- 6 pm.
Sunday, October 16th, Haunted Cider Mill, Haunted House for Kids, Haunted Orchard Hayride, Corn Maze and Train Rides to the Orchard from 1-5 pm. Petting Zoo, Apple picking, & Pumpkin picking from 11 am- 6 pm.
Saturday, October 22nd, Haunted Cider Mill, Haunted House for Kids, Corn Maze & Haunted Hayride from 1 - 5 pm. Petting Zoo, Apple picking, & Pumpkin picking from 9 am- 6 pm.
Sunday, October 23rd, From 1- 5 pm the Haunted Cider Mill, Haunted House for Kids & Corn Maze. Also Petting Zoo, Apple picking, & Pumpkin picking from 11 am. - 6 pm.
Saturday, October 29th, Haunted Cider Mill, Haunted House for Kids, Corn Maze & Haunted Hayride from 1 - 5 pm. Petting Zoo, Apple picking, & Pumpkin picking from 9 am- 6 pm.
Sunday, October 30th, HARVEST FESTIVAL! Come and "Pick a Peck for People. "You pick a peck of apples off of the tree and we'll donate them to local charities for holiday food baskets After you pick receive a free hayride/corn maze ticket. Come join the fun from 1 - 5 p.m. Also from 1- 5 pm the Haunted Cider Mill, Haunted House for Kids & Corn Maze. Petting Zoo, Apple picking, & Pumpkin picking from 11 am. - 6 pm.
Sunday, November 13th, THANKSGIVING PIE EARLY BIRD ORDERS DUE 11 am. - 6 pm. Pre-pay for your holiday pies and receive 10% off by this date.
Saturday & Sunday November 19th & 20th, in appreciation of your business, we invite you to come and visit our Lionel Train Layout from 12- 4 pm for free. It runs at the top of the hour. This is the last weekend for fresh cider and donuts. ENJOY!
Wednesday, November 23rd, THANKSGIVING PIE PICKUP, 9 am- 6 pm. Pick up your holiday pies.
Thanksgiving - Christmas & April - July, Market is open on Saturdays with Apple Wine, Hard Cider, frozen sweet cider, frozen baked goods, DocCherry and unique gifts. The bakery is closed until August. Feel free to call us if you need something.
Pumpkin Chunkin
This weekend from 1-5 pm, PUMPKIN CHUNKIN', come hurl 5 pumpkins at targets with our new pumpkin sling shot for only $3 (near corn maze). In the farm market, we now have a wide selection of fresh apples with Northern Spy, Ida Red, Golden Del, Red Del, Empire, Honeycrisp, Gala, Winesap, Jonagold and Spygold. We also have a wide variety of Organic apples including Jonagold, Liberty (like McIntosh), Nova Spy (like Spies), Jonathon, and Purpleicious (a new sweet variety). You can still pick Gala, Spies (a few), Ida Reds, Jonagold, Winesap, Spygold, Empire, Red Del, Golden Del and Organic Enterprise (a few). All pumpkins are now ready to pick and already picked. Applewood Smoked BBQ is available from noon to 5pm by the Orchard Barn. Click here for a complete list of all of our apples.
Schedule of Events