Growing up in Northeast Ohio, fall meant Mapleside Farms and their apple cider. I remember going there with my mom, dad, and sister when I was younger, and now I’m taking my little girl there. I’m excited to pass this tradition onto my daughter.
Mapleside is an apple orchard in Brunswick. In the fall, they sell about 20 different varieties of apples. Their apples, cider and apple butter are all fantastic.
This weekend, September 20 and 21, is Mapleside’s 35th Johnny Appleseed Festival. The festival has wagon rides, children’s activities, pony rides, corn maze, food, craft venders, and music. And lots of apples, of course. The apples we bought to take home were delicious. If you are going to be in the Cleveland area this weekend, you should check out the Johnny Appleseed festival.
Where: Mapleside Farms. 294 Pearl Rd., Brunswick, Ohio 44212
When: September 20 and 21. Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Fee: Adults are $3, children aged 7 to 12 are $1, and children under 6 are free.
Note: There were a lot of bees at the festival. I’m not sure if bug spray works for keeping the bees away, but it couldn’t hurt. We didn’t take any bug spray and had a lot of bees around us.
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Their apple cider is the BEST I have ever had! It is a great treat served warm and is refreshing cold. I love Mapleside. Their apples are great and walking around the store to see the selection of other fruits and veggies, baked goods, candy and crafts is always fun. They have pumpkins too. Fall in Cleveland definitely means many trips to Mapleside!
Yes, I love their cider! I have some of it in the fridge now. It is so good!