Star Orchard

Kaukauna, WI

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At a glance

Address: 253 Highway CE, Kaukauna, WI 54130
Activities: 🍎 Apples 🎃 Pumpkins 🧺 U-pick 🍯 Honey
Phone: (920) 759-9294
Website: starorchard.com
Typical season: Aug to Oct (apples, varies by farm)
Listing updated: Feb 2024
Hours: Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00; Sat 09:00-17:00; Sun 10:00-17:00 from OpenStreetMap, Nov 2026; confirm with the farm
Email: [email protected]
Contact details from: USDA Local Food Directories; OpenStreetMap
Payment: Cash, Personal Checks
Growing practices: Organic (USDA Certified)
Social: Facebook · Instagram
County: Brown County, WI
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 5b
Source: USDA Local Food Directories

Picking weather

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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.

Make a day of it

Playground 2.7 mi
Gas station BP 1 mi
EV charger 4.5 mi
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Farmers markets nearby

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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.

Weather here in a typical year

Nov here: highs around 44°F, lows around 28°F, about 2 in of rain, 9.5 hours of daylight.

26°10°J

29°12°F

40°22°M

54°33°A

68°45°M

77°56°J

82°59°J

79°56°A

72°49°S

58°38°O

44°28°N

31°17°D

🌱 Last spring frostMay 6
🍂 First fall frostOct 6
☀️ Frost-free season151 days
🧭 Hardiness zone5b

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Brillion, WI station (8.1 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.

What you can pick here

ApplesAug to Oct
PumpkinsSep to Oct
U-pickMay to Oct
HoneyYear round

Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.

Before you go

Check that it is open. Look at the farm website: hours and crops change with the weather.
Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
A bag or box for the ride home, if the farm allows your own
Comfortable shoes for orchard rows
Hand wipes
Boots that can get muddy
A wagon or sturdy bag for heavy pumpkins, if allowed
Sunscreen and a hat
Ask about pets before you bring a dog.

More tips: your first u-pick visit.

How to pick like a pro

Is it ripe?
Ripe apples come off with a gentle lift and twist. If you have to yank, it is not ready. Background color shifts from green to yellow or cream.
How to pick
Lift the apple up and twist; do not pull straight down or shake the branch. Leave the stem on. Set apples in the bag, do not drop them, because bruises spread.
Best time to go
Weekday mornings. Weekend afternoons in late September and October are the busiest.
Keep it fresh
Refrigerate; most varieties keep for weeks. Keep away from bananas and greens, because apples release ethylene.

Farm country: Brown County

Brown County had 907 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 77 sold food straight to the public and 15 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.

126 acres of apples
103 acres of pumpkins #10 of 60 counties in WI
18 farms selling honey

USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.

Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.

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Questions about Star Orchard

Is Star Orchard open today?

We do not track live hours. Check the farm website before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.

When is the season at Star Orchard?

Apples typically run Aug to Oct in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.

Where is Star Orchard?

The listing gives the address as 253 Highway CE, Kaukauna, WI 54130. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Star Orchard?

Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.

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