September 6th – October 26th
Whether you’re continuing a family tradition or starting a new one this fall, The Elegant Farmer offers you an old-fashioned farm experience at our annual Autumn Harvest Fest Saturdays & Sundays only, Sept. 6th – Oct. 26th, 10am – 5 pm. Welcomed by the Smilin’ Barn, admission and parking are free. We look forward to seeing old friends and making new ones in the orchard this year!
*Registered service animals assisting an individual are allowed in the market and orchard. Comfort, therapy and emotional support animals do not meet the definition of a service animal and are not permitted*
Pick Your Own Apples
Check here each Thursday to see What’s Pickin’ in the orchard and available in the market for that weekend. We’ll let you know which of our varieties are ready to pick and take home for eating, baking and enjoying. Apple varieties ripen and are available at different times throughout Harvest Fest so please make sure to check our website to find when your favorites are ready!
Smilin’ Barn Cafe
Adding to the fun is the Smilin’ Barn Cafe featuring BBQ pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs, beef chili with scoop corn chips, chili dogs, chicken pot pie, orchard-fresh apple cider, slices of apple pie and caramel apples. Take a rest on the hay bales while telling your kids or grandkids about your own childhood memories of the harvest!
Hayrides, Pony Rides, and Train Rides
Enjoy Southeast Wisconsin’s beautiful fall colors aboard our tractor-pulled hayrides that will take you throughout the orchard and up to our pumpkin patch and corn maze. Ride a friendly pony or take the East Troy Electric Railroad from our very own depot!
Corn Maze
As part of our Harvest Fest, The Elegant Farmer offers a family-friendly corn maze with easy in and out access for all ages. Come experience the fun and laughter this apple orchard design corn maze is sure to provide.
*Please note that the last entry into the corn maze is 4 pm as Harvest Fest closes at 5 pm*
Farmer’s Market
A wonderful shopping experience, The Elegant Farmer offers award-winning specialty foods in its Farm Kitchen Bakery, Deli & Market including our famed Apple Pie Baked in a Paper Bag, fruit crisps, delicious CiderBaked Ham, fruity applesauces, jumbo muffins & cookies, Blue Ribbon Cheeses, seasonal fruits, vegetables and more. The market is open year-round from 9am-6pm. Come in early and get a pack of apple cider donuts before heading over to the orchard that is open 10am-5pm Saturdays and Sundays. Grab dinner on the way out with our heat and eat ribs, pulled pork, CiderBaked ham or homemade chicken pot pies.