Orchard
Maple Ridge Orchard
U-pick apples in Cashton, 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
“Okay, so you're lost in the Pick-Your-Own block, here's what you do: Select firm, well colored, bruise-free apples.”
Source: mapleridgeorchard.com/faqs-and-facts, checked October 6, 2026
“Generally it is safe to eat apples right off the tree, but remember to check for bird "poop," and watch out for yellow jackets before you pick one.”
Source: mapleridgeorchard.com/faqs-and-facts, checked October 6, 2026
“Near Cashton's Amish Country with beautiful ridge-top views, Maple Ridge Orchard not only offers the best locally grown premium apples, but also the best Honeycrisp U-Pick!”
Source: mapleridgeorchard.com, checked October 6, 2026
Season
“Open for the Season!”
Source: mapleridgeorchard.com/harvest-schedule-and-available, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“AVAILABLE LATE AUGUST”
Source: mapleridgeorchard.com/harvest-schedule-and-available, checked October 6, 2026
“That being said, one indicator is the color of the seeds; seeds should be brown to dark brown when the apple is ripe.”
Source: mapleridgeorchard.com/faqs-and-facts, checked October 6, 2026
“Picking apples directly from a tree is easy.”
“If the apple you are trying to pick drops, (or others on the tree) go ahead and pick it up; they're perfectly fine!”
Source: mapleridgeorchard.com/faqs-and-facts, checked October 6, 2026
“We stop spraying all the trees mid August, so by September/October, any residue you see is totally benign.”
Source: mapleridgeorchard.com/faqs-and-facts, checked October 6, 2026
“Ripens mid September.”
Source: mapleridgeorchard.com, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“Due to the new Food Safety Regulations (FSMA), we can no longer allow you to bring your pets to the orchard.”
“Only service dogs are permitted.”
Source: mapleridgeorchard.com/faqs-and-facts, checked October 6, 2026
“Your pets are not allowed due to new FSMA regulations.”
Source: mapleridgeorchard.com, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“Apple Cider Donuts, Apple Pie and Apple & Cherry Turnovers.”
“We think you'll agree they are, "the best apple cider donuts in Wisconsin!"”
“We have the only REAL apple cider donuts near Sparta, Viroqua, Tomah, and La Crosse.”
Source: mapleridgeorchard.com, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Apples
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 | 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
- Address
- 6675 Maple Ave, Cashton, WI 54619Monroe County
The farm's website does not list hours we could read. Call or check the website before you go.
Besides picking
- Bakery
- Cider donuts
Maple Ridge Orchard: questions
Does Maple Ridge Orchard have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "Okay, so you're lost in the Pick-Your-Own block, here's what you do: Select firm, well colored, bruise-free apples."