Martin's Hillside Orchard

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Martin’s Hillside Orchard

  • Fun Things To Do
  • U-Pick
    • Apples
    • Pumpkins
    • Flowers
  • Cider
  • 2026 U-Pick Schedule
  • Plan a Visit
  • Orchard Test Kitchen
  • Contact

Plan a Visit

2026 Orchard Season 

Orchard entrance

Open for the season beginning September 5th thru end of Oct

Hours (in season)

  • Open Tuesday-Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm
  • Closed Mondays
    • Except we will be open on Labor Day as well as October 12th, Columbus Day, and October 19th

Cost

  • Entry fee $6/person
  • Kiddos under 2 are free
  • Pick your own apples & pumpkins sold by the pound.
  • U-pick flowers – purchase your vase and fill with vibrant blooms
  • Pre-picked apples & pumpkins also available in-season. If you are looking for a bushel or more of apples, please call ahead so we can have them ready for you

Please come prepared for the outdoors: 

  • Bug spray – Please bring. If you don’t need it, all the better but want to make sure you are protected
  • Mud? – If it has rained, it can be muddy in the pumpkin patch so it’s good to bring some boots along just in case

Food & Drinks

  • Weekends:  We’ll have cider slush in the Apple Barn along with smoked pulled pork sandwiches and hot dogs for lunch. Also, bottled water to keep you hydrated, soda and frozen ice cream treats
  • Grab a meal deal (hot dog/pulled pork, chips and drink)
  • You are welcome to bring your own food and drinks as well. Grab a picnic table and enjoy a leisurely lunch

Time to Allow

  • Plan on spending 1 1/ 2 – 2 hours at the orchard. This should give you plenty of time to pick your fruit, let the kids burn off some energy, and take some great photos

Outdoor Fun

  • We have lots of fun outdoor activities for your crew
  • Best to wear shoes rather than sandals.  Also, long pants might be a good idea for those wishing to scale the hay tower and/or play a game of hide-and-seek in the corn maze

Please no pups

  • While we love dogs, we ask that you leave your four-legged buddies at home out of consideration for the kiddos who are a little shy of the pups. Thanks for understanding!

Where are we?

  • Just outside of Ceresco, NE.  Sort of between Lincoln and Omaha.
  • Here is a map

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2024 Ashland Road | Ceresco, Nebraska | 402.665.2140