Orchard · Pumpkin patch
Hillside Apples
U-pick apples and pumpkins in Casco, Wisconsin
Closed for the season. In the farm's words: "There may be a tree or two with some on but for the most part, Honeycrisp are done for the season." (as of October 6, 2026)
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
“At this time we will have lots of orange pumpkins of all sizes available for pre picked and for pick-your-own.”
Source: hillsideapples.com, checked October 6, 2026
“That is the only higher priced pick-your-own apple.”
Source: hillsideapples.com/faq, checked October 6, 2026
“You are responsible for what you pick.”
Source: hillsideapples.com/faq, checked October 6, 2026
Season
“There may be a tree or two with some on but for the most part, Honeycrisp are done for the season.”
Source: hillsideapples.com, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“Pick a healthy pumpkin >Should have minimal to no scars or cuts >Should be a healthy Orange color, not too yellow or green (unless its supposed to be like that) 2.”
Source: hillsideapples.com/faq, checked October 6, 2026
“You may notice some small bumps on your apples while picking this fall.”
“Pumpkins (update 10/5/26)”
Source: hillsideapples.com, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“Monday~ Saturday 8AM to 6PM”
“Sunday 10AM to 5PM”
Source: hillsideapples.com, checked October 6, 2026
“Monday ~ Friday 9AM to 5PM”
“Saturday 9AM to 3PM”
“Sunday 10AM to 3PM”
Source: hillsideapples.com, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“We will provide picking bags for you if you don't have one or you decide you would like to pick more.”
“If you would like to bring your own container thats great!”
“However, please use a container that has a stiff or hard bottom so it sits on our scales nicely.”
Source: hillsideapples.com/faq, checked October 6, 2026
“Please leave enough for other vehicles to get by including the Wagon/Tractor.”
“You are also welcome to walk out to the orchard or take the free wagon rides which are available starting in September to October (Weekends Only).”
Source: hillsideapples.com/faq, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“A big thank you to everyone who stopped out this year for our harvest festival 2026!”
“We hope you had lots of fun and hope to see you again for our next festival in 2027.”
Source: hillsideapples.com, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Apples
- Pumpkins
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 | – | |
| Pumpkins | U-pick & pre-picked | Not stated | – |
Typical Wisconsin seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- 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
Besides picking
- Festivals
Hillside Apples: questions
Does Hillside Apples have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "The pick-your-own fields have lots of great sized pumpkins available."