Wilson’s Orchard & Farm
Where Wilson’s Orchard & Farm is located
You'll find Wilson’s Orchard & Farm just outside Cumming, in the farm country of Iowa. The setting is small-town, agricultural, and quiet, the sort of drive that feels like the trip is already part of the experience.
From Cumming center, 201 15th Ave is a short drive on county roads. Weekend traffic can back up near the entrance on peak fall Saturdays, arriving before 11 a.m. usually skips the wait.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Iowa does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving Cumming.
Weather at Wilson’s Orchard & Farm
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Wilson’s Orchard & Farm, an Iowa City favorite, how has a second location just 10 minutes from Des Moines in Cumming. There is so much to do on the farm, they are calling it an all-inclusive Farm Experience. Tickets are required for ages 3+ and includes admission to the farm, the new play ground, corn bin, and more. Depending upon which admission package is selected you may opt in for a tractor ride through the orchard and you pick produce! You can pick apples or pumpkins and try out the 5-acre corn maze. Don’t forget to check out their bakery or pick up a four-pack of their hard cider.
Wilson’s Orchard & Farm shows up on our directory of Iowa apple orchards because it's a real, working farm, not an aggregator or affiliate page. Details below reflect what the orchard and its local sources have shared publicly.
Apple Picking at Wilson’s Orchard & Farm
Wilson’s Orchard & Farm sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Wilson’s Orchard & Farm tracks the rest of Iowa. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. If you can only make one trip, late September through early October gives you the best odds of finding both early and mid-season apples on the trees at the same time.
Weekend mornings between 9 a.m. and noon are the friendliest arrival window. If you can swing a weekday, Tuesday or Wednesday mornings are the quietest, some visitors report having entire rows to themselves.
What to Bring
- • Cash (backup for the farm stand)
- • Closed-toe walking shoes
- • A light jacket or flannel
- • Sunscreen and a hat
- • Water bottles for the walk
- • Reusable bags for the ride home
- • A camera or phone charged for photos
- • Small bills for cider and donuts
Where Wilson’s Orchard & Farm is located
You'll find Wilson’s Orchard & Farm just outside Cumming, in the farm country of Iowa. The setting is small-town, agricultural, and quiet, the sort of drive that feels like the trip is already part of the experience.
From Cumming center, 201 15th Ave is a short drive on county roads. Weekend traffic can back up near the entrance on peak fall Saturdays, arriving before 11 a.m. usually skips the wait.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Iowa does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving Cumming.
Weather at Wilson’s Orchard & Farm
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
What else is there to do at Wilson’s Orchard & Farm?+
Beyond picking, Wilson’s Orchard & Farm offers apple picking, pumpkin picking, play ground, corn bin, tractor ride, corn maze, and more.
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