Fall in Tyrone Township brings peak color to the wooded one-acre homesites at Oaks of Tyrone, and the Fenton area around it fills with apple orchards, harvest festivals, and quiet lake mornings. Within a short drive of the community on Timber Trail, you will find u-pick orchards and cider mills, the St. John Applefest in downtown Fenton, the Fenton Farmers Market, and Lake Shannon turning gold under the tree canopy. Here is a seasonal guide to autumn near Oaks of Tyrone, built by Big Sky Development in Livingston County, Michigan.
Apple orchards and cider mills near Fenton
Southeast Michigan is orchard country, and Fenton sits right in the middle of it. The biggest local draw is Spicer Orchards on Clyde Road in Fenton, a farm market and cider mill with u-pick apples and pumpkins, a corn maze that typically runs through mid-November, wagon and train rides, a farm animal barn, and hot cinnamon donuts with fresh-pressed cider. Spicer's market is open year-round, and its bakery and winery make it a destination in every season.
A few minutes away in Linden, Mueller's Orchard and Cider Mill on Lobdell Road is a smaller, community-style spot known for apple cider donuts and fresh apples. Near the US-23 Exit 78 corridor, Apple Lane Orchard off Linden Road carries apples and pumpkins and is typically open from June through December. The historic Parshallville Grist Mill and Cider Mill, in the Fenton area, is another stop for fresh cider, scratch-made pies, and spiced donuts. U-pick dates and hours change every season with the harvest, so it pays to check each orchard's website before you head out.
Fall festivals and events in the Fenton area
Downtown Fenton's signature fall event is the St. John Applefest, held each September around St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church on North Adelaide Street. The festival brings carnival rides, live music, more than a thousand homemade apple pies, and a road race to the heart of Fenton, and it is one of the area's longest-running community traditions. The Fenton area's official events calendar lists what is on each season.
October brings the Howling Haunted Trail at Adopt-A-Pet in Fenton, a haunted attraction that runs through the month, and the Fall Davisburg Festival at Springfield Oaks County Park, a short drive away, with family activities and fall food. For a weekly routine, the Fenton Farmers Market at 150 South Leroy Street in downtown Fenton carries local produce, baked goods, and crafts through the season. Event dates and hours change year to year, so confirm schedules on each organizer's site before you go.
Lake Shannon and fall on the water
Lake Shannon, a 250-acre all-sports lake right in Tyrone Township, is known for clear water and sandy beaches, and autumn is one of its best seasons. The crowds of summer thin out, the water stays fishable into the fall, and the hardwood shoreline turns gold and orange in a way that no summer day can match. Kayaks and paddleboards handle the calm fall mornings especially well, and the greater Fenton area has more than 50 lakes within a 10-mile radius if you want to explore further.
For more on the lakes, golf, and year-round recreation around the community, see our Tyrone Township local area guide and the week-in-the-life feature on wooded-acre living here.
Autumn on a wooded one-acre homesite
Fall is also the season that shows off what a tree-preserved community actually delivers. At Oaks of Tyrone, Big Sky Development preserves mature oaks, maples, and hardwoods rather than clear-cutting, so a late-September walk through the homesites on Timber Trail shows the color and privacy you would get for decades after move-in. The mature canopy filters light, frames views, and sets the palette for the whole property.
If you are in the design phase, autumn is a practical time to make selections: roofing, siding, exterior trim, and hardscape colors are easier to judge against fall light and the bare-branch backdrop of a wooded lot. Big Sky's in-house design team works with buyers through every choice, from floor plan to finish, so you can lock in decisions over the winter and be ready to break ground when the spring building season opens. The typical build runs about 8 to 12 months from contract to move-in.
Visiting Oaks of Tyrone this fall
The best way to see fall at Oaks of Tyrone is to walk it. The model home at 5483 Championship Drive in Linden is open for tours, and the team can show you the available homesites on Timber Trail while the leaves are at their peak. Bring a list of questions about lot orientation, tree placement, and where the afternoon sun falls on each acre. Seeing the land in October answers questions that photos cannot.
Home packages at Oaks of Tyrone start from $629,900 with the wooded one-acre lot included, and every home is fully customizable through Big Sky Development. The community is served by the Hartland Consolidated Schools district, with a Fenton mailing address, quick access to US-23 and I-75, and downtown Fenton's shops and restaurants minutes away.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I pick apples near Fenton, Michigan?
Spicer Orchards on Clyde Road in Fenton is the biggest local draw, with u-pick apples and pumpkins, a corn maze, and a year-round farm market and cider mill. Mueller's Orchard and Cider Mill in Linden and Apple Lane Orchard near US-23 Exit 78 are also nearby. Check each orchard's website for seasonal hours.
What fall events happen in the Fenton area?
The St. John Applefest brings carnival rides, live music, and homemade apple pies to downtown Fenton each September. October brings the Howling Haunted Trail at Adopt-A-Pet and the Fall Davisburg Festival at Springfield Oaks County Park. Dates change yearly, so confirm each event's schedule.
Is there a farmers market near Tyrone Township?
Yes. The Fenton Farmers Market operates at 150 South Leroy Street in downtown Fenton with local produce, baked goods, and crafts through the season. Check the market's schedule for current dates and hours.
Is Lake Shannon good for kayaking and fishing in the fall?
Yes. Lake Shannon is a 250-acre all-sports lake in Tyrone Township known for clear water and sandy beaches. Fall brings calm mornings, dramatic shoreline color, and continued fishing, and the greater Fenton area has more than 50 lakes within a 10-mile radius.
Is fall a good time to start a custom home build?
Yes. Fall is a smart time to tour homesites, choose a floor plan, and make design selections, because buyers who sign in the fall can break ground the following spring, when Michigan's building season is strongest. Typical builds run about 8 to 12 months from contract to move-in.
How do I schedule a tour of Oaks of Tyrone this fall?
Contact Rob Moen at 810-691-0019 or visit the contact page to schedule a private tour. The model home is at 5483 Championship Drive in Linden, and the team can walk the wooded homesites on Timber Trail with you.
See the wooded homesites in peak fall color
There is no better time to walk a one-acre wooded homesite at Oaks of Tyrone than October. Schedule a private tour, review the available lots on Timber Trail, and talk through floor plans and design selections with the team at Big Sky Development.