October in Indiana comes with a very specific craving, and it usually involves a paper bag of warm cider donuts. All over the state, family orchards are pressing cider, filling bins with apples, and keeping their donut stands busy from opening to closing.
Some pair their donuts with cider slushies, while others add pie, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, or sunflower trails. This list covers seven orchards from the Chicago edge down to the Ohio River hills where the donuts come out fresh, so you can plan a fall drive with a sweet reward at the end.
Save it, share it, and maybe bring napkins.
1. Stuckey Farm Orchard & Cider Mill, Sheridan, IN
Weekend mornings at this Hamilton County farm come with a simple rule: the cider donuts are made to order. That means the batch you get is warm, not sitting under plastic since breakfast.
Stuckey Farm sits at 19975 Hamilton Boone Rd near Sheridan, and in fall it runs as a pumpkin patch and orchard with apple picking. Pair the donuts with a cider slushie and you have the classic Indiana fall combo covered.
The farm store is worth a browse too. Pies like strawberry rhubarb and apple crumble show up here, so a second bag for home is a reasonable plan.
Plan around the schedule, since the farm is closed Monday through Wednesday. Hours run Thursday to Saturday from 10 AM to 7 PM and Sunday from 1 to 7 PM, with on-site parking available.
2. Garwood Orchards, La Porte, IN
Cherry cider is the curveball at this La Porte County stop. Garwood Orchards pours a cherry version alongside its regular apple cider, and either one goes well with a warm donut from the bakery.
The family-owned farm and market at 5911 W 50 S focuses on seasonal U-Pick fruit and fresh produce. Things move quickly here, so the donuts tend to stay warm and the produce turns over often.
I like Garwood for a relaxed lakeshore-area day trip. It is open every day from 9 AM to 6 PM, has restrooms, and allows dogs inside, which makes it easier if the family pup is riding along.
3. Huber’s Orchard & Winery, Borden, IN
Down in the Southern Indiana hills near the Ohio River, Huber’s is less of a quick stop and more of a full afternoon. The property in Borden is big, with fruit and vegetable picking, a bakery, and pumpkin patches spread across the farm.
The donut stand gives you a choice. Apple cider donuts are the traditional pick, but pumpkin spice donuts made fresh on site make a strong case for ordering both.
Families from the Louisville side of the river make this a regular fall outing, and it is easy to see why. You can pick, snack, and wander without needing a second destination.
Find it at 19816 Huber Rd. Hours are Monday to Saturday from 10 AM to 6 PM and Sunday from 11 AM to 6 PM.
4. Jacobs’ Family Orchard, New Castle, IN
Early birds get a real advantage here, since Jacobs’ Family Orchard opens at 8 AM Monday through Saturday. That makes it one of the easiest places on this list for a breakfast donut run.
The apple cider donuts are made fresh, and the slushie menu goes beyond apple cider. Peach slushies have joined the lineup, which is a fun twist for anyone who wants something different.
A sunflower trail adds a reason to stretch your legs between bites. Dogs are welcome, and parking is on site.
The orchard is at 4676 N County Rd 75 W outside New Castle. Sunday hours run noon to 6 PM.
5. Beasley’s Orchard, Danville, IN
Since 1946, the Beasley family has been farming on the east side of Danville. That kind of staying power shows in how much the farm offers today.
Beasley’s Orchard sells apple cider year-round and runs a farm market that stays open through every season. In fall, the freshly made cider donuts and cider slushies inside the market are the main event for many visitors.
U-pick options cover strawberries, raspberries, apples, and flowers depending on the time of year. Seasonal agritourism activities fill out the autumn calendar.
You will find it at 2304 E Main St, just a short hop west of Indianapolis. It is open Monday to Saturday from 9 AM to 6 PM and Sunday from noon to 6 PM, and dogs are allowed inside.
6. Tuttle Orchards, Greenfield, IN
More than 25 apple varieties grow at Tuttle Orchards, so the cider here has plenty of fruit to draw from. The farm also raises over 50 kinds of produce.
Two donuts deserve attention. The apple cider donuts are the headliner, while the apple glaze donuts give fans of a sweeter finish another option, and cider slushies round out the order.
Beyond the donut counter, there is a Farm Store, a cafe with farm-to-table treats, apple picking, and a pumpkin patch. Events pop up throughout the year too.
One scheduling note matters: Tuttle is closed on Sundays. Visit 5717 N 300 W Monday through Saturday between 9 AM and 7 PM.
7. County Line Orchard, Hobart, IN
Some people drive close to an hour just for these donuts, and that tells you plenty about County Line Orchard. For many Region families, a fall trip here is an annual habit.
The farm at 200 S County Line Rd in Hobart sells apples and baked goods, with apple cider donuts leading the pack. Cherry apple cider is another favorite worth grabbing by the jug.
Kids get plenty to do, including tractor rides and a corn maze. That makes it easy to turn a donut stop into a whole outing.
Hours are 8 AM to 6 PM every day, so weekday mornings are a smart time to beat the crowds.
From Hobart to Borden, these seven orchards prove Indiana takes its fall donuts seriously. Pick the closest one, or plan a road trip and taste a few.
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