One
of the many enjoyable features of the turning seasons are
the ripened crops of items to be picked at farms near and
far. New Yorkled had the pleasure a few times of picking apples
at one particular farm in Connecticut. 'BUT you don't have
to go that far to enjoy the thrill of 'picking your own'. Keep in mind that some of these spots will begin the season in mid August whereas other will begin at and around Labor Day. Thus, it's in your best interest to contact these places or visit their websites to learn more.
Below are a number of spots in the NY State area and beyond.
So, hope one and all have the opportunity of getting out there
and enjoying Autumn the way it was meant to be enjoyed! Note
that some of these spots will offer all sorts of family fun
activities from pony rides, hay rides and tours to petting
zoos and other items. Of course what's available and the days
they're to begin will vary with each individual spot. Also
note how some of these spots will have Pumpkin
Picking as well (although most likely towards the month of
October).
On this page: NYC - NY
State - New Jersey - Apple
Facts - Other
In NYC:
Special Seasonally Related Items in our Immediate Area:
Wyckoff
Farmhouse Apple Festival
September 24 from 12:00 - 4:00 pm
Adults $5.00
Seniors and Students $3.00
Children 10 and under FREE
Members FREE
This event will offer one and all a fun time. On hand will
be cider pressing along with a house tour, music and more.
There'll also be apple games and crafts. Also visit the official site to confirm the date and time.
PICK-YOUR-OWN-PUMPKIN at Queens County Farm
Saturdays and Sundays, October 1 - 30
(Including Monday, Oct 10)
PICK-YOUR-OWN-PUMPKIN SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS (Pumpkins are cantalope size and smaller)
October is pumpkin month at the Farm Museum! Enjoy wandering through the planting field to find your favorite pumpkin. Price of pumpkins will be determined by size of pumpkin. A fun farm treat for the whole family! Admission to the pumpkin patch is free.
Apple Festival at Queens County Farm
Sunday, October 2 from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
A large variety of apples, apple products, and freshly pressed cider will be available. The nation's largest apple cobbler will be baked on site. Enjoy cider pressing demonstrations while leaning fun apple facts at this delightful event. Vendors will have a variety of collectibles for sale, food, hayrides and free children's games will make this event fun for all ages.
Admission: free
THE AMAZING MAIZE MAZE sponsored by Con Edison
at the Queens
County Farm Museum
September 17 - October 30
Saturdays and Sundays until the end of October
11:00 am - 4:30 pm
Take a look at and experience the Maize Maze at this Farm located
within NYC. There'll also be a Moonlight Maze walk on Saturdays, Oct. 10th and Oct.
17th which is when the maze itself will be opened until
9:00 pm. The maze will also be open on Monday, October 13 (Columbus Day) from 11:00 am - 4:30 pm
Admission: Adults $9.00
Children -- ages 4-11 $5.00
ages 3 and under Free
They OFFER FALL ACTIVITY PACKAGES WHICH INCLUDE THE CORN MAZE, ANIMAL FEEDING, PUMPKIN PICKING AND A HAYRIDE. Learn more here... |
In
New York State:
- Apple Ridge Orchards, 101 Jessup Road, Warwick, NY
(from NYC: approx. 1.5- hours)
845-987-7717
Apple Ridge Orchards is the most scenic and rustic pick-your-own apple orchard, pumpkin patch, and peach orchard throughout Warwick Valley. Breathtaking scenery, hay wagon rides, friendly farm animals, fresh pressed apple cider, apple cider donuts, and their famous local honey, homemade mixes, apple butter and fresh preserves.
- Minard Farms, 59 Hurds Rd.
PO Box 317,
Clintondale, NY 12515
(from NYC: approx. 1.5+ hours)
NYS Thruway (I-87) exit 18 (New Paltz). They offer
u-pick apples weekends and holidays from Labor Day weekend
to Nov. 1
- Applewood
Orchard, 82 Four Corners Rd
Warwick NY, 10990
(from NYC: approx. 1.5+ hours)
Featuring music, face painting, wagon rides and the famous
puppet shows.
- Dr.
Davies Farm, Rt. 304 Farm Stand
Congers, NY 10920
(from NYC: approx. 1 hour or less)
Cost is $22 for a 1/2 bsh. about 25 pounds.
Picking poles are available. $2.00 plus a $1.00 deposit.
- Keepsake
Orchards, 9 Fishkill Farms Rd., Hopewell Jct.
(Wiccopee), NY 12533
(from NYC: approx. 1+ hours)
Apple Picking is available but those Fun-filled family events
won't begin 'till sometime in mid-September.
- Lawrence
Farms Orchards, 39 Colandrea Road,
Newburgh, NY
(from NYC: approx. 1.5+ hours)
offering later ripening varieties of Apples, as well as
Seedless and Table Grapes, Prune Plums, Pears, Green Beans,
Tomatoes, many varieties of Hot and Sweet Peppers, Cabbages,
Beets, Spinach, Eggplant, Broccoli, and Pumpkins.
- DuBois Farms
209 Perkinsville Road, Highland NY 12528
845-795-4037
(from NYC: approx. 1.5 hours)
FREE ADMISSION
Voted Best Pick-Your-Own in the Mid-Hudson Valley; apples, pears, peaches, plums, nectarines, grapes, tomatoes, and pumpkins; lunch; entertainment; and more.
- Manza Family Farm,
730 Route 211,
Middletown, NY
(from NYC: approx. 1.5+ hours)
845-692-4363.
U-pick apples and pumpkins, craft store, hay maze, farm
animals, hayrides, farm stand.
- Masker
Orchards, 45 Ball Road
Warwick, NY 10990
(from NYC: approx. 1.5+ hours)
Pony Rides, Horse Drawn Wagon Rides, & Pumpkin Patch
begin mid-September
- Mr. Apples
Orchard
New Paltz, NY 12440
(from NYC: approx. 1.5+ hours)
- Pennings
Farm Market Inc., 161 South Rte. 94
Warwick NY, 10990
(from NYC: approx. 1.5+ hours)
Pony Rides, Face Painting, Pumpkins, Corn Stalk Maze, Feeding
Korral, Make Your Own Scarecrow!
- Soons
Orchards, 23 Soons Circle,
New Hampton NY 10958
(from NYC: approx. 1+ hours)
Apple Picking begins on the weekend of Septmber 10.
- Wilkens
Farm, 1335 White Hill Road
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(from NYC: approx. 1 hour or less)
Half Bushel Picking is required for 'Pick your Own' (approx.
22 lbs)
- Wright's
Farm Market, 699 Route 208
Gardiner, NY 12525
(from NYC: approx. 1+ hours)
Pick your own apples and pumpkins Sept- Oct. They are dog friendly and have 400 + acres to roam. So bring a picnic, some wine and good friends and spend the day with us. Cider Donuts and homemade pies available in our farm market. Corn maze and wagon rides (weekend only)
In New
Jersey:
- Terhune
Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(from NYC: approx. 1.5+ hours)
Apples available for picking and Pumpkins available in late
September
- New
Jersey Department of Agriculture
visit this online locale for a large listing of many other
New Jersey Apple Orchard Offerings.
Other Interesting
Autumn Spots to visit:
- Bellvale Farms Creamery,
385 State Hwy. 17A,
Warwick, NY
845-988-5414.
200-year old family farm with 120-cow dairy, handcrafted
ice cream, pumpkin patch and hayrides in season.
- Blooming
Hill Organic Farm, 1251 Route 208,
Blooming Grove, NY
(from NYC: approx. 1.25+ hours)
845-782-7310.
Family-run working organic farm that sells to New York City’s
finest restaurants. Farm stand, bakery, grill, gifts and
more. Weekends only.
- Hodgson's
Farm, 2290 Albany Post Road
Walden, NY 12586
(from NYC: approx. 1.5+ hours)
Admission Includes: Tractor-Drawn Hayride to the pumpkin
patch, Haunted House, Straw Maze, Barnyard Petting Zoo,
Corn Maze. Check their site for admission costs
- Pierson Bicentennial Farm,
1448 Route 211 West,
Middletown, NY
(from NYC: approx. 1.5+ hours)
845-386-1882
214-year old family farm. Raspberry and pumpkin picking.
Animals, greenhouse, gift shop and farm stand. Octoberfest
hayrides, haunted house, mazes, sheep shearing demonstrations
and an Indian teepee.
- Roe’s Orchards,
3278 Route 94,
Chester, NY
(from NYC: approx. 1+ hours)
845-469-4724
Fruits, vegetables, cider. Delicious baked goods on weekends.
Apple
Facts:
New York ranks 2nd in apple production in the U.S., producing
1.25 billion pounds last year! September is the perfect time
to pick apples for eating, baking, saucing and cider! |
