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Sunrise Apple Orchard has been a family farming tradition since 1934 in Gays Mills, Wisconsin - in the Mississippi River valley written about by Mark Twain.

Sunrise Orchard - A Family Tradition

Heritage comparable to Mark Twain's Mississippi River Stories

Mark Twain wrote fondly of the mighty Mississippi River and, its activities, and the land surrounding it - rolling hills, bluffs, and rich farmland. It's a heritage in the history we pass along in our traditional reading of Mark Twain's books. Sunrise Orchards has a rich heritage in the land itself. Our orchard is situated on rich farmland amongst green rolling hills that make Wisconsin stand apart from other areas known for apple growing.

Our Apple Orchard and growing a variety of apples has been a family tradition - now 4 generations for over 75 years. Quality is a standard we take seriously and that's why we submit ourselves to USDA oversight as assurance of safety and quality to your family - from our family.

Follow the pathways written about by Mark Twain, take in the sights, sounds and abundance of the Mississippi River Valley. It's an adventure no matter the season. But then take a short detour inland to Gays Mills where we're located. You will find a few treats for your taste buds - the World famous Honeycrisp apple and our freshly made Apple Cider Doughnuts. Mark Twain wasn't able to enjoy them in his time - but you can today!

Don't worry if you can't make the journey - you can also buy our apples at other locations or stay in touch with our newsletter.

Orchard News & Events

September 2010

Yes we are open and yes we have Honeycrisp!!

When: Week of September 2, 2010

Open for the season and ready for fall.......The forecast for this week is cooler temperatures and sunshine.  A great time to come to Sunrise for all your favorites.  Apple cider, apple donuts, caramel apples, pumpkin and carrot logs, Amish candy and of course many varieites of apples are just a few of the things that you will find here.  Varieties available for this week are Early Jonathan, Dudley, Cortland, McIntosh, Wealthy, Golden Supreme and Honeycrisp.   Open every day 9am to 5pm. 


Seventh Annual Sunrise Honeycrisp Days

When: September 11-12,2010

Come and enjoy the harvest of Honeycrisp apples and many other varieties.  A favorite of many and a fun time at Sunrise!!


52nd Annual Gays Mills Apple Festival

When: September 25-26, 2010

Great fun for the entire family!!!


October 2010

Sunrise "Raking In The Savings" Weekend

When: October 16-17, 2010

A great weekend to come to the orchard to view the beautiful fall foliage and to stock up on all of your favorite Sunrise Orchard products before winter arrives. 


Sunrise Family Fun Days

When: Ocober 9-10, 2010

Fun for the entire family...check back for more details as the time gets closer!!


Sunrise Sampler Days

When: October 2-3, 2010

A great time to come to the orchard to enjoy the beautiful fall foliage of the rolling hills and the Kickapoo Valley.  Apples galore along with all your Sunrise favorites!!!  If you enjoy sampling WI specialty products along with Sunrise goodies, you won't want to miss this weekend!