Gays Mills Apple Fest 2024

Kick-off Day at Sunrise Orchards: 9am-5pm (Both Locations)

🎉 The Grand Opening at Sunrise Orchards!
📅 The Eighteenth of August, 2025
🕘 Operating Hours 8 AM – 5 PM

We are eagerly anticipating your return for another season brimming with freshness and delightful flavors at Sunrise Orchards!

2025 Occasions Schedule

We are eagerly awaiting your patronage this 2025 season at both of our orchard locations! 🍎
Whether your palate desires crunchy apples, freshly baked goods, or simply a tranquil countryside retreat, Sunrise Orchards has offerings to satisfy everyone.

🍎 Browse our diverse apple selections,
🥧 Indulge in our home-baked specialties and renowned apple cider donuts,
📸 Capture memories against our picturesque backdrops and family-friendly settings,
🎉 Participate in our enjoyable seasonal festivities throughout the autumn period!

Cultivate new cherished moments, perpetuate established customs, and relish the seasonal tastes with us. We eagerly anticipate your arrival!

166th Crawford County Fair, Gays Mills, WI

Country Nights and Carnival Lights

The one hundred sixty-sixth annual Crawford County Fair is scheduled to take place from August twenty-first through the twenty-fourth in 2025. For over a century, this fair has been a cornerstone for the communities of Crawford County, featuring livestock exhibitions, live musical performances, and much more. Each year, attendees converge to commemorate and savor all the offerings of this cherished rural tradition. For comprehensive details, please visit: https://crawfordcountywisconsinfair.com

Planning a visit to the fair? 🍂 Swing by Sunrise Orchards—a brief journey up the hill awaits with fresh apples, delectable bakery items, and autumn amusement! 🍩🍎

Educator & Student Recognition Days + Labor Day SALE + Rave Apple Celebration (Both Locations)

📚Teacher and Student Recognition
We are honoring all exemplary educators and scholars with a special tribute at Sunrise Orchards!  Make a stop for fantastic promotions, delightful fresh products, and a token of appreciation from our entire team.

     🍎📚Teacher Recognition: Present your school identification to receive a ten percent discount on all store items - encompassing apples, cider, confections, and more!

     🎓✏️Student Recognition: Young scholars will be presented with a complimentary apple-shaped eraser!

🍎Rave Apple Celebration: Experience the invigorating, tart-sweet profile of Rave Apples - among the earliest apples to be harvested this season!

    🍎A ten percent discount will be applied to ALL Rave apples: The quintessential apple for enjoying raw! 

     🍎Queens apples - crafted from Rave apples

     🍎Acquire any size package or carton of Rave apples and receive a complimentary glazed or standard apple cider donut!

📅Labor Day Promotion: Commemorate the extended weekend with us at Sunrise Orchards!  Benefit from orchard-wide discounts and attractive deals throughout the entire weekend.  Numerous incentives to call upon!

Grandparents Weekend! (Both Locations)

👵👴 Grandparents Weekend at Sunrise Orchards! 🍎

Bring your grandchildren along and avail yourself of a fifteen percent discount on all apples and cider (limited to two units per patron).
Additionally, a special perk awaits the youngsters:
🎉 A complimentary regular-sized slushy at Sunrise Orchards  OR 

🎉 A complimentary pint of apple cider at Sunrise at Hillcrest!

Cherish precious moments and forge lasting memories together at Sunrise Orchards! 🍂

Customer Appreciation Days! (Both Locations)

🎉 Customer Appreciation Day at Sunrise Orchards! 🍎
Invite your relatives and companions for an enjoyable day as we express gratitude to YOU!

✨ Complimentary samples from our bakery
🎈 Festive balloon creations by Kevin
🍎 One complimentary apple for every visitor
🎁 Enter our prize draw for an opportunity to secure delightful rewards!

We eagerly anticipate sharing this special occasion with our valued patrons! ❤️

Honeycrisp Weekend (Both Locations)

🍎👑 Devotees of Honeycrisp, This Occasion is Tailored for You! 👑🍎
All classifications of Honeycrisp apples are currently available at a promotional price at Sunrise Orchards!

✨ Subject to availability, procure a Honeycrisp Queen's Apple - a genuine orchard treasure you won't want to overlook.
📦 Furthermore, remember to register for a Honeycrisp Gift Box for direct shipment to your residence!

Driftless Area Art Festival, Soldiers Grove, WI

The Driftless Area Art Festival is a celebration of the visual, performing, and culinary arts native to the Driftless Area, taking place in Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin. The festival operates from ten in the morning until five in the evening on Saturdays, and from ten in the morning until four in the evening on Sundays. Its official web address is www.driftlessareaartfestival.com.

Gays Mills Apple Festival 2025, Gays Mills, WI

The sixty-sixth annual Apple Festival is scheduled for September twenty-sixth, twenty-seventh, and twenty-eighth, 2025. This event commemorates the apple harvest with a series of activities including parades, carnivals, arts and crafts exhibitions, flea markets, musical performances, dancing, a fun run/walk, and diverse culinary offerings and festivities. The festival is located in Gays Mills, WI. For additional information, please consult:   www.gaysmills.org/applefest.html

The Sunrise Orchards parade vehicle is slated to participate in the Apple Festival—specifically in the Sunday, September 28th parade commencing at 1 PM!

Cheese Curd Weekend at Sunrise Orchards (Main Location Only)

Cheese Curd Weekend 
Enthusiasts of cheese curds, take note: explore all your preferred cheese curd varieties at Sunrise Orchards, restricted to the primary establishment—and partake in complimentary tasting sessions!

🧀Select Your Preferred Curd!🏆
✅ Sample the various flavors
✅ Cast your ballot for your favored taste

✅The flavor that garnishes the most votes shall be proclaimed our 2025 Cheese Curd Champion!
🎁 A single fortunate voter will be awarded a Sunrise prize!

Additionally, the Curd Mobile will be present, dispensing hot, freshly fried cheese curds and other delectable edibles.

Sunrise Spirit Day! (Both Locations)

Don your Sunrise Orchards cap, T-shirt, or sweatshirt during your visit to showcase your allegiance to Sunrise! Three fortunate individuals will be awarded a $25 Sunrise Gift Certificate!

Furthermore, engage in our three straightforward guessing challenges to contend for prizes.

Bring your enthusiasm, bring your predictions, and let's orchestrate a memorable occasion!

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

We are thrilled to be hosting a automobile exhibition at Sunrise Orchards (at the Main Location solely) as a fundraising initiative to support the  Badger Honor Flight, and we would be delighted by your participation! Arrive with your classic, vintage, impressive, or unique vehicle to join us for a day dedicated to automotive appreciation and communal spirit. All revenue generated from this event will be allocated to the Badger Honor Flight, a program that honors our courageous military veterans.  Registration is from 9 AM to 12 PM; awards are scheduled for 1:30 PM.  

Click here to view the Car Show flyer

Pumpkin Weekend & Gourd Walk (Both Locations)

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

Join us for a weekend brimming with autumnal delights, featuring abundant flavors, enjoyable activities, and festive edibles!

🎃 Pumpkin Weight Estimation Competition
Accurately guess the weight to win a prize!

🍁 Weekend-Exclusive Offer:
Pumpkin Spice Apple Cider – A cherished seasonal beverage with a limited availability!

🎃 Pumpkin Logs - A Ten Percent Discount Applied
🎃 An array of pumpkin-infused delicacies available in the market!

👻 Youngsters Adorned in Costumes will receive extra smiles (and perhaps a special treat!).

🍂Do not overlook the GOURD WALK at Sunrise Orchards located at Hillcrest!

🍎🎃 Furthermore, anticipate specials on apples and pumpkins throughout the entire weekend!

Venture in for the tastes, remain for the enjoyment!

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

Are you EXCITED about OUR Buy One, Get One Free PROMOTION on ALL Varieties of Number 2 Grade Apple Cartons?!  Secure an ample supply of your preferred apples for direct consumption, snacking, culinary applications, freezing, preparation into sauces, inclusion in salads, or for making jelly. 

Sunrise Orchards is operational from 9 AM to 4 PM. 

Gift Box Shipping Commences

🎁 Gift Box Shipping Period: October 27 – December 15!
Extend the Generosity of Sunrise Orchards

Convey the essence of Wisconsin through our meticulously selected apples and premium gift packages—ideal for friends, family, business associates, or anyone on your recipient list.

Each package includes a complimentary gift card accompanied by your personalized message!

📦 To order your gift box:
• Access our online platform at sunriseapples.com
• Contact us via telephone at 608-735-4645
• (During the active season) Forward the Gift Order Form via fax, email, or postal service

Delicious. Fresh. Delivered.

Appleween Weekend (Both Locations)

Appleween Weekend: Featuring EverCrisp & Caramel Apple DEALS + Halloween Costume Participation.

Celebrate the season with thrilling spooky activities and enticing sweet bargains!

🍎EverCrisp Apples currently in stock

🍎EverCrisp Apples on Special Promotion

🍎Flash Sale on EverCrisp Caramel Apples!

🍎Donning a costume will earn you a COMPLIMENTARY serving of hot cider and a donut

Active Military & Veterans Recognition (Both Locations)

🎖️ Our Sincere Gratitude to Veterans & Active Military Personnel
As a gesture of our esteem, receive a twenty percent discount on all items in our store at Sunrise Orchards.

🛍️ Presentation of military identification is required
📍 This offer is exclusively valid for in-store purchases at Sunrise Orchards

From all of us here—our profound thanks for your service. ❤️💙

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

Contribute to Our Veterans with Every Purchase!
For each carton of 2 grade apples sold, Sunrise Orchards will allocate $10 towards supporting Veterans.

Collectively, we possess the capacity to effect positive change - one apple at a time.

Apple Treat Contest! (Main Location Only)

🍎 Apple Treat Competition at Sunrise Orchards (Main Location Exclusively!)
From 10 AM to 2 PM | Entry is FREE!

Do you craft a delectable apple-based dessert? Bring your homemade culinary creation and showcase its brilliance!

✨ All entrants will be presented with a complimentary carton of 2 grade Sunrise Apples!

Competition Guidelines:
✅ The dessert must incorporate a Sunrise apple variety
✅ Include a duplicate of your recipe
🎁 Top Prize: An EverCrisp Apple Subscription Package
📸 The winning recipe, along with its accompanying photograph, will be prominently featured on our Facebook page!

Let us engage in baking, sharing, and celebrating the distinctive flavors of autumn.
Do not let this enjoyable occasion pass you by—nor the exquisite tastes!🍎

Deer Hunting Weekend (Both Locations)

🦌 Specials Tailored for Deer Season at Sunrise Orchards! 🧡
Celebrate the hunting season with engaging benefits at our orchard locations (both sites):

📸 Exhibit your successful hunt (via photograph or identification of your harvested deer)
🎁 Receive a complimentary portion of fudge!

🧥 Adorn yourself in blaze orange apparel
🧀 Secure a ten percent discount on all cheese and cured meat products!

Maintain safety and enjoy your refreshments! 🍎🧡
 

Black Friday Weekend (Both Locations)

🖤 Black Friday at Sunrise Orchards 🖤
We will be open the day following Thanksgiving - make a stop to acquire your favorite orchard products, seasonal delicacies, and take advantage of our exclusive Black Friday promotions! 🍎🛍️

📅 Friday, the twenty-eighth of November, 2025
🕘9 AM-4 PM
📍 Sunrise Orchards, Gays Mills, WI
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🎄🍪 Festive Merriment at Sunrise Orchards! 🎅✨
Embrace the spirit of the season with delightful confectionery, charming handmade crafts, and abundant Christmas cheer!

🎨 Coloring Competition - For young participants up to twelve years of age
🎅 Visits from Santa Claus – From 11 AM to 2 PM • Capture a photograph and convey your wish list
🍪 – Engaging, palatable, and creatively presented!

🛍️ Holiday Craft Showcase – Procure locally crafted, artisanal gifts and decorative items

Bring the entire family to forge enduring holiday memories at Sunrise Orchards!

📍 Operational Hours: 9 AM – 4 PM

End of Season Closeout Sales (Both Locations)

🍎🍂 End of Season Clearance Event! 🍂🍎
The orchard season is drawing to a close - seize the opportunity to replenish your stock of favored items before our closure!

🎁 Substantial price reductions on selected merchandise
🧀 Excellent deals on cheese, cured meats, and pantry staples
🍎 Apples, cider, and baked goods available while supplies last!

Act swiftly - once these items are depleted, they will no longer be accessible!

Final Day of the 2025 Season: 9am-4pm

🍎 Gratitude for a Splendid 2025 Season! 🍂
As we conclude our final day of operations - from 9 AM to 4 PM on December 22 - we extend our heartfelt appreciation to each and every one of you for making this season exceptionally memorable.

From the freshest apples to the enjoyment of autumn activities, your steadfast support is immensely valued. 💛
We eagerly anticipate your return in 2026!

With deepest appreciation,
The Sunrise Orchards Family