By WKTV Journal
joanne@wktv.org
Robinette’s is home of the Big Apple, which has been on the farm since 1973, nearly 50 years. Many of the apple orchard’s guests take pictures with the iconic, nine-foot apple located in the picnic area.
The corn maze opens sep. 6 and will run through Nov. 6. Maze tickets are $9 per person with children 2 and under free. Hours for the maze are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
The 125-acre Robinette’s Apple Haus and Winery was purchased by Edward Robinette in 1911, when he found the farm while he was visiting a friend in Grand Rapids. When he purchased it, the farm was solely a fruit tree farm made of apples, peaches and Cherries.
The farm still maintains these fruit trees, but has started expanding in 1971 with the cider mill, followed by donuts in 1972 and the Apple Haus in 1973. The gift barn came in 1985, and the winery was opened in 2006. Other additions have included pies, lunches, and more added every year.
Robinette’s is now open year round. For hours, activities and more information, visit www.robinettes.com
