Johnson County starts seasonal activities

Fall is officially here and local agritourism abounds in Johnson County.

You can go to apple orchards to pick out the perfect apple for your pie and can find the perfect pumpkin to make your Jack O’ Lantern or to bake into a pumpkin treat.

Youngsters can climb hay bales or go through a corn maze to get into the fall spirit.

These local businesses have extended hours and activities for the fall.

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Apple Works, this orchard at 8157 S. County Road 250 W., Trafalgar, allows patrons to sample and buy the apple varieties they sell. Homemade apple dishes are offered up daily and patrons can take a ride to the pumpkin patch between 2 and 7 p.m. on weekdays. Youngsters can try out the cable slide or go on a train or pony ride. General hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday,

Kelsay Farms, at 6848 N. County Road 250 East, Whiteland opens to visitors in the fall. Visitors can go through the 7-acre corn maze, take a milking parlor tour, jump on a hayride, climb on the straw bale mountain, pet the baby calves, swim through the corn crib play area or ride the Moo Choo Express. Open 6 to 10 p.m. Fridays, noon to 10 p.m. Saturdays, noon to 6 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 29 through Oct. 29

Whiteland Orchard, the orchard at 5559 N. Graham Road, Whiteland is open for pumpkin picking. Families can also sample caramel apples, cider slushies and buy their fall decorations. They are open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.