2025 Events Calendar

We look forward to welcoming you this 2025 season to both of our orchards! 🍎
Whether you're craving crisp apples, fresh bakery treats, or just a peaceful day in the country, there's something for everyone at Sunrise Orchards.

🍎 Explore our apple varieties,
🥧 Savor homemade bakery items and our legendary apple cider donuts,
📸 Snap photos with our scenic views and family-friendly spots,
🎉 Join us for fun seasonal events all fall long!

Make new memories, continue old traditions, and enjoy the flavors of the season with us. We can’t wait to see you!

Teacher & Student Appreciation Weekend + Labor Day SALE + Rave Apple Celebration (Both Locations)

📚 Teacher & Student Appreciation + Rave Apple Celebration + Labor Day Sale! 🎉 9 am - 5 pm
It’s a BIG weekend at Sunrise Orchards — and you’re invited!

📚Teacher & Student Appreciation
We’re celebrating all the incredible teachers and students with a special appreciation at Sunrise Orchards!  Stop by for sweet deals, fresh treats, and a little extra thank-you from all of us.

     🍎📚Teacher Appreciation:  Show your school ID and enjoy 10% off store wide - apples, cider, treats & more!

     🎓✏️Student Appreciation: Students receive a free apple eraser!

🍎Rave Apple Celebration: Come taste the crisp, tangy-sweet flavor of Rave Apples - one of the first apples of the season!

    🍎10% off ALL Rave apples: The perfect raw snacking apple! 

     🍎Queens apple - made of Rave apple

     🍎Buy any size box or bag of Rave apples and receive a FREE glazed or regular apple cider donut!

📅Labor Day Sale: Celebrate the long weekend with us at Sunrise Orchards!  Enjoy orchard-wide specials and fresh deals all weekend long.  Plenty of reasons to stop by!

Grandparents Weekend! (Both Locations)

👵👴 Grandparents Weekend at Sunrise Orchards! 🍎

Bring your grandkids and enjoy 15% off all apples and cider (limit 2 per customer).
Plus, a special treat for the grandkids:
🎉 Free regular-sized slushy at Sunrise Orchards  OR 

🎉 Free pint of apple cider at Sunrise at Hillcrest!

Celebrate sweet moments and make memories together  at Sunrise Orchards! 🍂

Customer Appreciation Days! (Both Locations)

🎉 Customer Appreciation Day at Sunrise Orchards! 🍎
Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled day as we celebrate YOU!

✨ Free bakery samples
🎈 Balloon creations by Kevin (Sunday Sept 14th: 11am-2pm) 

🍎FREE apple cider ice pop (while supplies they last)
🍎 One FREE apple per customer
🎁 Enter our Giveaway for a chance to win sweet prizes!

We can’t wait to share this special day with our amazing customers! ❤️

Honeycrisp Weekend (Both Locations)

🍎👑 Honeycrisp Lovers, This One’s for You! 👑🍎
All grades of Honeycrisp apples are on SALE at Sunrise Orchards!

✨ While supplies last, enjoy a Honeycrisp Queen’s Apple - a true orchard gem you won’t want to miss.
📦 And remember to sign up for a Honeycrisp Gift Box shipped straight to your door!

Driftless Area Art Festival, Soldiers Grove, WI

Driftless Area Art Festival celebrates visual, performing & culinary arts of the Driftless Area in Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. www.driftlessareaartfestival.com

Gays Mills Apple Festival 2025, Gays Mills, WI

66th Annual Apple Festival September 26, 27, & 28, 2025 Celebrating the apple harvest with parades, carnivals, arts and crafts, flea markets, music, dancing, fun run/walk, food and festivities. Located in Gays Mills, WI  For more information:    www.gaysmills.org/applefest.html

Sunrise Orchards parade truck will roll through Apple Festival - Sunday Sept. 28th parade at 1 PM!

Cheese Curd Weekend at Sunrise Orchards (Main Location Only)

Cheese Curd Weekend 
Calling all cheese curd lovers .... shop all your favorite cheese curd varieties at Sunrise Orchards, main location only —and enjoy free taste tests!

🧀 Pick the Curd Champ! 🏆
✅ Sample the flavors
✅ Cast your vote for your favorite flavor

✅The flavor with the most votes gets crowned our 2025 Cheese Curd Champ!
🎁 One lucky voter wins a Sunrise prize!

Plus, the Curd Mobile will be on-site serving up hot, fresh fried cheese curds and other tasty treats.

Sunrise Spirit Day! (Both Locations)

Wear your Sunrise Orchards hat, T-shirt, or sweatshirt when you visit and show off your Sunrise spirit!  Three winners will receive a $25 Sunrise Gift Certificate!

Plus, play our 3 simple guessing games for prizes. 

Bring your spirit, bring your guesses, and let’s make it a day to remember!

Car Show With a Cause: Veterans Fundraiser (Sunrise Main Location)

We’re excited to host a car show  at Sunrise Orchards (Main Location only) to support the  Badger Honor Flight, and we’d love for you to be part of it! Bring your classic, vintage, cool or fun car and join us for a day of automotive admiration and community spirit. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Badger Honor Flight, honoring our brave veterans.  Registration 9am-Noon; Awards at 1:30.  

Click here to view Car Show flyer

Pumpkin Weekend & Gourd Walk (Both Locations)

🎃🍎 Pumpkin Weekend & Gourd Walk
📅 October 18–19 at Sunrise Orchards

Join us for a fall-filled weekend packed with flavor, fun, and festive treats!

🎃 Pumpkin Weight Contest
Guess the weight and win a prize!

🍁 Weekend-Only Special:
Pumpkin Spice Apple Cider – Limited-time seasonal favorite!

🎃 Pumpkin Logs – 10% Off
🎃 Pumpkin-flavored goodies galore in the market!

👻 Kids in Costumes get extra smiles (and maybe a surprise treat!)

🍂 Don’t miss the GOURD WALK at Sunrise Orchards at Hillcrest!

🍎🎃 Plus, apple + pumpkin specials all weekend long!

Come for the flavors, stay for the fun!

Sunrise Annual BOGO on No. 2 Grade Apples: 8am-5pm (Both Locations)

Are you EXCITED about OUR BOGO SALE on ALL Varieties of Number 2 Grade Apple Boxes?!  Stock up on your favorite apples for eating, snacking, baking, freezing, sauce, salads, jelly. 

Sunrise Orchards is open 9 am - 5 pm. 

Gift Box Shipping Begins

🎁 Gift Box Shipping Begins October 27 – December 15!
Give the Gift of Sunrise Orchards

Send the taste of Wisconsin with our hand-picked apples and gourmet gift boxes—perfect for friends, family, clients, or anyone on your list.

Each box includes a free gift card with your personal message!

📦 Order your gift box:
• Online at sunriseapples.com
• Call 608-735-4645
• (In season) return the Gift Order Form by fax, email, or mail

Delicious. Fresh. Delivered.

Appleween Weekend (Both Locations)

Appleween Weekend: EverCrisp & Caramel Apple SALE + Halloween Costumes.

Celebrate the season with spooky fun and sweet deals!

🍎EverCrisp Apples in stock

🍎EverCrisp Apple SALE

🍎EverCrisp Caramel Apple Flash Sale!

🍎Come in costume and get a FREE hot cider and donut

Active Military & Veterans Recognition (Both Locations)

🎖️ Thank You, Veterans & Active Military
To show our appreciation, enjoy 20% off everything in-store at Sunrise Orchards.

🛍️ Valid with military ID
📍 In-store only at Sunrise Orchards

From all of us—thank you for your service. ❤️💙

3rd Annual Badger Honor Flight Fundraiser for Veterans (Both Locations)

Support Our Veterans with Every Box!
For every box of #2 grade apples sold, Sunrise Orchards will donate $10 to support Veterans.

Together, we can make a difference - one apple at a time.

Apple Treat Contest! (Main Location Only)

🍎 Apple Treat Contest at Sunrise Orchards (Main Location Only!)
📅 10 AM – 2 PM | FREE to enter!

Do you make a mouthwatering apple dessert? Bring your homemade creation and show it off!

✨ All participants receive a FREE box of #2 grade Sunrise Apples!

Contest Guidelines:
✅ Dessert must use a Sunrise apple variety
✅ Include a copy of your recipe
🎁 Grand Prize: An EverCrisp Apple Subscription
📸 Winning recipe + photo will be featured on our Facebook page!

Let’s bake, share, and celebrate the flavors of fall.
Don’t miss the fun — or the flavor!🍎

Deer Hunting Weekend (Both Locations)

🦌 Deer Season Specials at Sunrise Orchards! 🧡
Celebrate the hunt with fun perks at our orchards (both locations):

📸 Show us your buck (photo or tagged deer)
🎁 Get a FREE container of fudge!

🧥 Wear blaze orange
🧀 Get 10% off all cheese & sausage products!

Stay safe & snack well! 🍎🧡
 

Black Friday Weekend (Both Locations)

🖤 Black Friday at Sunrise Orchards 🖤
We’ll be open the day after Thanksgiving - stop by to shop orchard favorites, seasonal treats, and take advantage of our Black Friday deals! 🍎🛍️

📅 Friday, November 28, 2025
🕘9am-4pm
📍 Sunrise Orchards, Gays Mills, WI
🔗 sunriseapples.com

#BlackFriday #SunriseOrchards #ShopLocal #AppleLovers #GaysMillsWI

Christmas Fun: Santa, Cookie Decorating & Craft Show (Main Location Only)

🎄🍪 Holiday Fun at Sunrise Orchards! 🎅✨
Celebrate the season with sweet treats, festive crafts, and Christmas cheer!

🎨 Coloring Contest – For kids up to age 12
🎅 Santa Visits – 11 AM–2 PM • Snap a photo & share your wish list
🍪 Christmas Cookie Decorating – Fun, tasty, and creative!
🛍️ Holiday Craft Show – Shop local, handmade gifts & décor

Bring the whole family and make lasting holiday memories at Sunrise Orchards!

📍 Open 9 AM – 4 PM

End of Season Close Out Sales (Both Locations)

🍎🍂 End of Season Closeout Sale! 🍂🍎
The orchard season is winding down - don’t miss your chance to stock up on your favorites before we close!

🎁 Deep discounts on select products
🧀 Great deals on cheese, sausage & pantry items
🍎 Apples, cider & baked goods while they last!

Hurry in - when it’s gone, it’s gone!
 

Last Day of the 2025 Season: 9am-4pm (Both Locations)

🍎 Thank You for a Wonderful 2025 Season! 🍂
As we wrap up our final day - December 22, 9am–4pm - we want to thank each and every one of you for making this season so special.

From fresh apples to fall fun, your support means the world to us. 💛
We can’t wait to welcome you back in 2026!

With gratitude,
The Sunrise Orchards Family