
Jacobson Orchards sits within the Wisconsin apple belt, close enough to Waterford for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
Most guests punch 25911 Malchine Rd., Waterford into their phone and let GPS do the work, the entrance is signed from the road and there's a parking area once you turn in.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Wisconsin 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 Waterford.
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Pick your own apples on Saturdays and Sundays during the season or purchase already picked apples from the orchard’s retail store. Guests can also enjoy the farm’s pumpkin patch and corn maze.
Planning apple picking near Waterford? Here's what's on file for Jacobson Orchards, along with the map, driving details, and current conditions so you can decide whether it's the right stop for your weekend.
Jacobson Orchards sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.
Apple season at Jacobson Orchards tracks the rest of Wisconsin. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. The window most families aim for is the last two weeks of September into the first two of October, that's when Honeycrisp, Empire, and mid-season varieties usually overlap.
Fall festival weekends can double the crowd overnight, so it's worth checking the orchard's social feed the day before you go. Off-festival weekdays are typically wide open.
Jacobson Orchards sits within the Wisconsin apple belt, close enough to Waterford for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
Most guests punch 25911 Malchine Rd., Waterford into their phone and let GPS do the work, the entrance is signed from the road and there's a parking area once you turn in.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Wisconsin 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 Waterford.
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Beyond picking, Jacobson Orchards offers pick-your-own apples.
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