TOUR the FRUIT LOOP! Follow Cnty. Hwy. J just north and south of Bayfield, or take Washington Ave. from downtown and discover a wealth of fruits, berries and fresh produce! Be sure to spend some time meandering the backroads, including Valley Rd. and Betzold Rd., on the hills above Bayfield - the roadsides are dotted with farm stands and orchard shops, just waiting for you to discover them. GUIDEGUIDE

JOIN US for FESTIVAL! Every autumn, the growing season culminates with a three-day celebration of the regions’s agricultural heritage, the Bayfield Apple Festival. Known locally as Applefest, the event features local foods, arts and crafts booths and live entertainment provided by the Blue Canvas Orchestra of Big Top Chautuaqua. And, of course, !

It begins on the first Friday in October and is consistently rated as one of the top fall harvest festivals in the nation.

Special events include the coronation of the Apple Festival Queen, who is chosen from Bayfield’s orchard families, an apple peeling contest, and the Grand Parade on Sunday afternoon. #BAYFIELDAPPLEFEST

Surrounded by family farms and orchards, an exploration FRESH FRUIT & BERRY AVAILABILITY • ALL DATES ARE APPROXIMATE • of local food culture begins with a tour of the Fruit Loop, JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER which winds its way around the city of Bayfield. STRAWBERRIES

Bayfield’s location near Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands creates a unique CURRANTS micro-climate, which allows fruits and berries to flourish on the land surrounding JUNEBERRIES the city. During the summer months, you can find fresh strawberries, sweet and tart cherries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries at the downtown farmers CHERRIES GRAPES market every Saturday morning and at roadside stands along the Fruit Loop. RASPBERRIES PEARS

As the temperatures start to cool, the apple orchards begin their harvest, GOOSEBERRIES PLUMS BAYFIELD offering apples of every size and flavor, including many heirloom varieties. BLUEBERRIES Bayfield’s berry farms and orchards also offer pick your own options all season BLACKBERRIES long. Known as the Berry Capital of Wisconsin, Bayfield proudly supports its local farmers and orchardists. APPLES FARMS, ORCHARDS & WINERIES

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