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Appleberry Farm
U-pick apples and raspberries in Cross Plains, Wisconsin
From the farm's website
The farm's own words, quoted as posted on its website, with the page each line comes from and the day we read it. Seasons, hours and prices change: check with the farm before you go.
U-pick
“Yes, we typically offer U-Pick apples and raspberries during our regular fall harvest season.”
“2026 Update: Pick-your-own apples will be very limited and will vary week-to-week.”
Source: theappleberryfarm.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“We value most, the ability to eat safely what you pick.”
Source: theappleberryfarm.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“Each apple has a different ripening time, anywhere from mid-August to October.”
“Apple ripening varies greatly by variety and even within the canopy of a single tree.”
“Apples in the center of the tree are more shaded and ripen more slowly than apples on the outside and top.”
Source: theappleberryfarm.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“We accept all major credit cards, Apple Pay, as well as cash.”
“We can take payment via phone.”
Source: theappleberryfarm.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“Please remember: Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times, and you are responsible for picking up after your pet.”
Source: theappleberryfarm.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“Yes, we make apple cider donuts and caramel apples fresh at the farm every week.”
Source: theappleberryfarm.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Apples
- Raspberries
Crops and months read from the lines quoted above; a crop with no months is one the farm names without a picking window.
| Crop | How | Months | When (farm) | Varieties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | U-pick & pre-picked | Not stated | – | |
| Raspberries | U-pick | Not stated | – |
Typical Wisconsin seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Raspberries: June–November. Source: University of Wisconsin–Extension: Seasonal Availability of Wisconsin Fruits and Vegetables (Wisconsin Local Food Locator), read October 6, 2026.
- Apples: July–October. Source: University of Wisconsin–Extension: Seasonal Availability of Wisconsin Fruits and Vegetables (Wisconsin Local Food Locator), read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Price
- No. You can visit the farm and walk the public areas of the grounds free of charge during regular business hours
- Admission
- No. You can visit the farm and walk the public areas of the grounds free of charge during regular business hours
- Address
- 8079 Maurer Rd, Cross Plains, WI 53528Dane County
The farm's website does not list hours we could read. Call or check the website before you go.
More from the farm’s website
On admission, the website says "No. You can visit the farm and walk the public areas of the grounds free of charge during regular business hours".
Besides picking
- Cider donuts
Appleberry Farm: questions
Does Appleberry Farm have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "Yes, we typically offer U-Pick apples and raspberries during our regular fall harvest season."
Is there an admission fee at Appleberry Farm?
No. You can visit the farm and walk the public areas of the grounds free of charge during regular business hours, according to the farm's website (checked October 6, 2026).