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An apple and pumpkin filled family fall tradition

WCMU | By XMendoza

Published October 24, 2018 at 5:02 PM EDT

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The view outside of Uncle John's Cider Mill in St. Johns, MI on Oct. 24, 2018. The mill can be visited when driving northbound on US-127.

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Bins of pumpkins are ready to be picked out at Uncle John's Cider Mill in St. Johns, MI on Oct. 24, 2018. The bins have a variety of sizes for the pumpkins and they can be weighed at a scale right after.

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The welcome decorations in front of the entrance of Uncle John's Cider Mill in St. Johns, MI on Oct. 24, 2018. These decorations represent other things the family grows including pumpkins and corn.

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The stair case that leads to a view of the mill and orders for donuts and cider at Uncle John's Cider Mill in St. Johns, MI on Oct. 24, 2018.

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The machine used for apple crushing at Uncle John's Cider Mill in St. Johns, MI on Oct. 24, 2018. Visitors are able to see a part of their process with a view from the second floor of the cider mill.

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As we get ready to say goodbye to October next week, it’s of note that we’re moving past the peak season for Michigan cider mills. Operators say their best weeks are typically in September and into October.

In Michigan, Fall means colors... for some people, camping ... and cider mills. Mill owners say this week marks the end of the peak season.

If you can’t get out to a cider mill, you can see the photo essay above.