Pick Apples at Maiden Rock Cidery & Orchard
Ripe apples bursting with flavor, rolling scenic views, and precious memories just waiting to be harvested. Wander through our orchard at your own pace, pick your favorite apples perfect for pies, refreshing cider, or a sunny afternoon snack.
Afterwards, treat yourself to a tasting flight of our award-winning Honeycrisp Hard™, Crabby, or Scrumpy ciders. You’ve truly earned this delightful experience.
Open Thursday–Sunday, 11am–6pm
📍 W12266 King Ln, Stockholm, WI
No reservations needed—just good shoes, good company, and a taste for adventure.
Zestar! apples
Zestar!® apples don’t wait for fall to bring the flavor. These early-season stunners arrive with a bright, sweet-tart snap and a whisper of brown sugar—like biting into sunshine with attitude. Grown for northern resilience and picked at peak crunch, they’re the apple that makes August feel like a celebration.
Whether you’re slicing them fresh, baking them into something cozy, or blending them into a cider that sings, Zestar!® delivers bold taste and serious crunch. And yes, they stay crisp for weeks—because good things should linger.
Flavor notes: Sweet-tart with a hint of brown sugar
Texture: Firm, juicy, unapologetically crisp
Season: Late summer (and proud of it)
Best for: Fresh eating, baking, and cider blends
You Pick Bags – $10 flat
Pre-Picked Zester Bags – $15
Chestnut Crabapples
Tiny but mighty—bite-sized crunch with big-flavor potential.
Chestnut Crabapples pack a punch of sweet, nutty flavor that’s anything but ordinary. With a golden blush and speckled skin, they’re the orchard’s little show-offs: crisp, juicy, and ready to charm your taste buds.
These crabapples ripen in early fall and hold their crunch longer than you'd expect. They’re perfect for snacking, cider blending, or tossing into a batch of preserves.
Flavor notes: Sweet and nutty
Texture: Firm, Crisp
Season: September
Best for: Adding complexity to sauces and preserves
You Pick Bags – $10 flat
Pre-Picked Zester Bags – $12