A large, 30,000-plus dwarf-tree destination south of Milwaukee that needs no ladders to pick, confirmed open for the season as of the researcher's check — one of the most frequently named orchards in Wisconsin roundups.
Apple Holler is a large farm-to-table destination in Sturtevant, Racine County, south of Milwaukee near the Illinois border, combining a restaurant, bakery, and gift shop with a dwarf-tree u-pick orchard of more than 30,000 trees. It’s one of the most frequently named orchards in “best of Wisconsin” roundups, comparable in scale to The Elegant Farmer, already in this dataset — yet it was missing until now. As of the researcher’s check, the orchard’s own site confirmed apple picking is currently open.
The scale here is worth noting on its own: more than 30,000 dwarf trees. Dwarf apple trees are bred to stay short, which means picking happens without ladders — a real practical advantage for families with young kids or anyone who’d rather not climb. That’s a genuine point of differentiation from orchards growing traditional full-size trees.
The record names six varieties: Honeycrisp, Sweet MAIA, Gingergold, Zestar, Sansa, and Paula Red. That’s a lineup weighted toward the earlier part of the apple season — Zestar, Gingergold, and Paula Red are all classic late-summer-into-early-fall apples, while Honeycrisp typically follows a few weeks later. If you’re visiting specifically for Honeycrisp, that suggests a slightly later trip within the season than if you’re chasing Zestar or Paula Red.
Unlike many records in this batch, cider offerings here are cleanly confirmed rather than left blank: an on-site cider mill presses fresh cider, and cider donuts are available. Combined with the bakery and restaurant, this points to Apple Holler functioning as a genuine food destination on top of the orchard itself.
The farm store and bakery are open daily, 9am to 5pm — but the Red Barn Restaurant is closed on weekends, per the site. That’s a detail easy to miss if you’re planning a Saturday visit specifically to eat a meal there; the store will be open, but the restaurant won’t be. If a sit-down meal is part of your plan, a weekday visit is the way to make that work.
Beyond the orchard, the record lists a hayride, corn maze, petting zoo, train ride, and pony rides — a lineup that puts Apple Holler closer to a family fun park with an orchard attached than a simple farm stand. That combination of scale, activities, and confirmed food offerings explains why it shows up so often in regional “best of” coverage.
Exact 2026 season open and close dates aren’t stated on the page, nor is u-pick pricing. The confirmation that picking is “now open” is time-stamped to the researcher’s specific check on 2026-09-04, not a full-season guarantee, so if you’re visiting later in the fall, a quick call to 262-884-7100 is worth it to confirm apples are still available.
The address is 5006 S Sylvania Ave, Sturtevant, WI 53177. The listed coordinates are Sturtevant town-center coordinates rather than a geocode of the exact address, so treat the map pin as approximate.
Apple Holler earns its reputation as one of Wisconsin’s best-known orchards on the strength of its scale, dwarf trees, confirmed cider offerings, and activity lineup. It’s a strong full-day pick for families, with the main caveat being to time a restaurant meal for a weekday rather than a weekend.
The orchard's own site stated 'The Apple Holler Orchard is now open for APPLE PICKING!' as of the 2026-09-04 check. Exact 2026 open/close dates aren't published.
You're hoping to eat at the Red Barn Restaurant on a weekend — it's closed Saturdays and Sundays per the site, even though the farm store stays open daily.
As of the 2026-09-04 check, yes — the orchard's own site stated it directly: 'The Apple Holler Orchard is now open for APPLE PICKING!' Exact close dates aren't published.
Six are named: Honeycrisp, Sweet MAIA, Gingergold, Zestar, Sansa, and Paula Red — all varieties that tend to ripen earlier in the season, from Zestar and Gingergold in late summer through Honeycrisp in early-to-mid fall.
No. The farm grows on 30,000-plus dwarf trees specifically so picking doesn't require ladders.
No. The Red Barn Restaurant is closed on weekends per the site, even though the farm store and bakery keep daily hours, 9am-5pm.
Yes, along with fresh-pressed cider from an on-site cider mill — both confirmed directly from the orchard's own site.
2026 dates had not been published when we last checked. In past seasons it has run: Daily. Check with the orchard before driving out.
Pricing was not published when we last checked.
Yes — it's a pick-your-own orchard, with pre-picked apples at the farm stand too.
Honeycrisp, Sweet MAIA, Gingergold, Zestar, Sansa, Paula Red — note that what's actually ready to pick changes week to week through the season.
5006 S Sylvania Ave, Sturtevant, WI 53177, in Racine County. It is one of 1 orchards we track in Racine Area.
There is 1 other orchard we track in Racine County. All Racine Area orchards →
Map pin is set to the town centre. Navigate to the street address above, not the pin.
appleholler.com
Checked September 2026.