Apples, cider, and donuts, oh my! Temperatures are chilly, and the flavors of fall are crisp. It’s the season that brings friends and families together on breezy days and cooler nights. Colorful trees make the perfect backdrop for a trip to a local cider mill. Oakland County is home to several cider mills that produce locally grown apples. Check out our full list of locations or use our interactive map for Oakland County cider mills.
Fresh, seasonal produce can be found locally throughout the 25,000 acres of farmland in Oakland County. From Spring, Summer, and Fall look for fresh fruits and vegetables like asparagus, berries, corn, apples, and pumpkins-some you can even pick yourself! You can also find local alpaca wool, dairy, honey, and meat from local farms. Visit a farm stand, u-pick farm, or Community Supported Agriculture location to find fresh produce for you and your family to enjoy while supporting local farmers. Use our interactive map or list to find one near you.
Check out the Long Family Farm in Commerce for a taste of their ripe sweet corn, travel to the beautiful Middleton Berry Farm in Ortonville to pick a few berries on your own, or head on over to Guernsey Farms Dairy, in Northville, for flavorful ice cream! In addition, many of the farms allow day trips and visits for kids to learn all about what goes on in and around the barnyard.
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We know you’ve been waiting and the time is now! Cider Mill season has arrived. Whether the late summer air turns cool and crisp or the days ahead are hot and sunny, any day is a great day for a visit to an area Cider Mill with family and friends.
Watch our video below of a few local cider mills, to get a mouthwatering glimpse of how cider and donuts are made!
Use our map or visit our full list of locations to find locally grown apples, apple cider, donuts, cider slushies, and other goodies at a cider mill in Oakland County. With a variety of family activities, including apple picking, pumpkin picking, corn mazes, pony rides, petting zoos, and hayrides, you’re sure to find fun for everyone.
A cherished Michigan tradition, cider mills provide goodies and family fun for the entire fall season. Residents line up for a taste of some the freshest cider and donuts the state has to offer.
Housed in historical buildings, many cider mills lend to the rich history of so many Michigan communities, including those located in Oakland County.
Temps are chilly, and the flavors of fall are crisp. It’s the season that brings friends and families together on breezy days and cooler nights.
Colorful trees make the perfect backdrop for a trip to a local cider mill. Regardless of what strikes your fall fancy, Oakland County is home to several cider mills that produce locally grown apples.
Other fall goodies like fresh apple cider, donuts, pumpkin pie and even ice cream can be purchased and enjoyed. Visit a cider mill in and around Oakland County for the best fall treats. Check out our full list of locations or use our interactive map for Oakland County cider mills.
