When is Ecker's Apple Farm open?

Our hours vary throughout the season. The orchard typically opens in late summer and remains open through Thanksgiving, with different operating hours during the fall and November. Special event and beer garden hours may also differ, so we recommend checking our current hours before your visit.

When is apple picking available?

Pick-your-own apples are typically available throughout September, with Honeycrisp apples usually reaching peak season around early to mid-September. Apple availability changes each year depending on weather and growing conditions, and different varieties become available throughout the season.

What apple varieties do you grow?

Ecker's Apple Farm grows approximately 20 apple cultivars, including Honeycrisp along with seasonal favorites such as Zestar!, McIntosh, Cortland, Riverbelle, Pazazz, and others. Available varieties vary throughout the harvest season.

Do I need a reservation for apple picking?

No reservation is typically required for pick-your-own apples. Since harvest conditions can change quickly throughout the season, it's always a good idea to check current orchard updates before making the trip.

Can I purchase apples without picking them myself?

Yes. If you'd rather skip the orchard, freshly picked, washed, and bagged apples are available for purchase in the farm market throughout the season.

What can I buy at the farm market?

Our farm market features fresh apples, scratch-made apple pies, hand-dipped caramel apples, gourmet caramel, local products, seasonal gifts, merchandise, and other orchard favorites throughout the harvest season.

Do your apple pies need to be ordered ahead of time?

Our homemade apple pies are baked fresh throughout the season and often sell out daily. If you're planning to purchase a pie for a special occasion, calling ahead to reserve one is recommended. Frozen baked and frozen unbaked pies may also be available.

Are your caramel apples safe for people with peanut allergies?

No. Although some caramel apples do not contain peanuts, all caramel apples are prepared in the same facility, making cross-contamination unavoidable. Guests with peanut allergies should avoid the caramel apples and may prefer purchasing fresh apples with caramel to enjoy at home.

Is there a fee to visit the orchard?

General admission is free, allowing guests to enjoy the orchard atmosphere, browse the market, and visit many areas of the farm. Certain purchases and special events may have separate costs.

What activities are available besides apple picking?

Visitors can enjoy a variety of seasonal experiences including train rides, live music, food trucks, the beer garden, farm market shopping, homemade desserts, weddings, and special events throughout the season. Summer visitors may also enjoy blueberry season.

Does Ecker's Apple Farm have a beer garden?

Yes. Hog's Back Brew Farm operates at Ecker's Apple Farm and offers craft beer, seasonal beverages, live music, food trucks, and special events during its seasonal operating months.

Can I host a wedding at Ecker's Apple Farm?

Yes. Ecker's Apple Farm hosts a limited number of orchard weddings each year, offering beautiful outdoor ceremony and reception spaces surrounded by scenic apple trees. Because availability is limited, early planning is recommended.

Are pets allowed at the orchard?

No. Pets are not permitted due to USDA food safety regulations designed to protect orchard crops. However, properly vested service animals are welcome.

How should I behave while picking apples?

We ask all guests to respect the orchard by picking responsibly and treating the property with care. Damaging trees, wasting fruit, or intentionally throwing apples is prohibited to help preserve the orchard for everyone to enjoy.

Where is Ecker's Apple Farm located?

Ecker's Apple Farm is located along Wisconsin's Great River Road at W27062 WI-54, Trempealeau, WI 54661 making it a convenient destination for visitors from the La Crosse, WI and Winona, MN areas.

Frequently Asked Questions About Visiting Ecker's Apple Farm

Planning a trip to Ecker's Apple Farm? Whether you're visiting for apple picking, shopping the farm market, enjoying homemade pies, attending an event, or celebrating a wedding, we're here to help. Browse our frequently asked questions below to learn more about our orchard, seasonal offerings, policies, and what to expect during your visit.

Our hours vary throughout the season. The orchard typically opens in late summer and remains open through Thanksgiving, with different operating hours during the fall and November. Special event and beer garden hours may also differ, so we recommend checking our current hours before your visit.
Pick-your-own apples are typically available throughout September, with Honeycrisp apples usually reaching peak season around early to mid-September. Apple availability changes each year depending on weather and growing conditions, and different varieties become available throughout the season.
Ecker's Apple Farm grows approximately 20 apple cultivars, including Honeycrisp along with seasonal favorites such as Zestar!, McIntosh, Cortland, Riverbelle, Pazazz, and others. Available varieties vary throughout the harvest season.
No reservation is typically required for pick-your-own apples. Since harvest conditions can change quickly throughout the season, it's always a good idea to check current orchard updates before making the trip.
Yes. If you'd rather skip the orchard, freshly picked, washed, and bagged apples are available for purchase in the farm market throughout the season.
Our farm market features fresh apples, scratch-made apple pies, hand-dipped caramel apples, gourmet caramel, local products, seasonal gifts, merchandise, and other orchard favorites throughout the harvest season.
Our homemade apple pies are baked fresh throughout the season and often sell out daily. If you're planning to purchase a pie for a special occasion, calling ahead to reserve one is recommended. Frozen baked and frozen unbaked pies may also be available.
No. Although some caramel apples do not contain peanuts, all caramel apples are prepared in the same facility, making cross-contamination unavoidable. Guests with peanut allergies should avoid the caramel apples and may prefer purchasing fresh apples with caramel to enjoy at home.
General admission is free, allowing guests to enjoy the orchard atmosphere, browse the market, and visit many areas of the farm. Certain purchases and special events may have separate costs.
Visitors can enjoy a variety of seasonal experiences including train rides, live music, food trucks, the beer garden, farm market shopping, homemade desserts, weddings, and special events throughout the season. Summer visitors may also enjoy blueberry season.
Yes. Hog's Back Brew Farm operates at Ecker's Apple Farm and offers craft beer, seasonal beverages, live music, food trucks, and special events during its seasonal operating months.
Yes. Ecker's Apple Farm hosts a limited number of orchard weddings each year, offering beautiful outdoor ceremony and reception spaces surrounded by scenic apple trees. Because availability is limited, early planning is recommended.
No. Pets are not permitted due to USDA food safety regulations designed to protect orchard crops. However, properly vested service animals are welcome.
We ask all guests to respect the orchard by picking responsibly and treating the property with care. Damaging trees, wasting fruit, or intentionally throwing apples is prohibited to help preserve the orchard for everyone to enjoy.
Ecker's Apple Farm is located along Wisconsin's Great River Road at W27062 WI-54, Trempealeau, WI 54661 making it a convenient destination for visitors from the La Crosse, WI and Winona, MN areas.