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-Ashley Carmichael
Can you believe it is already Apple Picking Season?
Below is a list of local orchards for picking delicious apples.
Pack a picnic and make a it a family fun day!…with a few great options for a fun fall day without the kids, as well!
Be sure to call ahead to double check hours, pricing, activities and apple availability.
Dr. Davies Farm
Route 304 Congers, NY
845-268-7020
DrDaviesFarm.com
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The Orchard farm has been family run since 1891.
-2 farms stands – on 9w and 304 in Congers, with a great array of home grown fruits and veggies
-Hayrides through the orchard on the weekend
-Tractors to climb and play on for some adorable photo opps.
Just a heads up this farm is CASH ONLY!
Hours: Everyday 10am-4pm
Orchards of Concklin
2 South Mountain Rd., Pomona (845) 354-0369
OrchardsofConcklin.com
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On the weekends they have:
-bounce houses
-kids haunted house
-food truck
– A farm market open each day with fresh veggies, fruits, home made pies, donuts, cider, cakes, cookies and so much more.
Hours: 8am – 6pm
ORANGE COUNTY
Apple Ridge Orchard
101 Jessup Rd., Warwick
845-987-7717
AppleRidgeOrchards.com
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Opening on September 3rd – they will begin their apple picking season.
-hay wagon rides
-friendly farm animals
-corn maze
-Farm stand to taste the yummy honey, fresh apple cider, apple cider donuts, apple butter, fresh preserves, and more.
-Bee Observation Hives to watch how the bees are making the delicious honey they sell!
Hours: Sat., Sun and all holidays open 9am -6pm.
Mr Apples Orchard
25 Orchard Street Box 98, High Falls
845-687-0005 or 845-687-9498
This orchard is a friendly small town orchard.
Proud to use low spray of the apples, and no herbicides in the soil.
Hours: Call ahead
Lawrence Farms
306 Frozen Ridge Rd, Newburgh
845.562.4268
lawrencefarmsorchards.com
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Not only do they have apples available for U-Pick – they also have a large variety of vegetables and other fruits as well! Call ahead for availability!
On the weekends:
-horse-drawn carriage ride around the beautiful scenic farm. – indulge in some locally made ice cream and home made doughnuts.
-Be sure to say Hi to the show chickens and goats.
Hours: Everyday 9am-4pm
Maskers Orchard
45 Ball Road
Warwick, NY 10990
845-986-1058
Maskers.com
At Maskers Orchards you can drive right up into the orchard, and settle in for the day. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy a family day under the shade of the apple trees!
-pony rides
-horse drawn wagon rides
-a family friendly haunted house
-face painting
-apple maze
-and music performances
-Snack barn with pizza, locally made ice cream, hot and cold beverages, farm-fresh cider, freshly made apple cider donuts and of course, freshly baked apple pie.
Hours: 9am-5pm – the country store as well!
Apple Dave’s Orchard
82 Four Corners Rd., Warwick NY
845-986-1684
applewoodorchards.com
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Formerly Applewood Orchards, Apple Dave’s has over 11 varieties of apples.
-Wagon rides
-Music and puppet shows
– Farm store with cider, jams, jellies, herbs and fresh seasonal produce.
-An extra for the adults – visit the Applewood Distillery and Winery.
Hours: Everyday (starting beginning of September) 9am-5pm
Ochs Orchard
4 Ochs Lane Warwick, New York 10990
845-986-1591
Ochsorchard.net
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-Pick your own flower garden.
-Small Petting Zoo
-Gazebo makes the perfect setting for a fall picnic
-A Farm Market with seasonal veggies, jams, butter, jellies, eggs and of course apple cider.
Hours: Picking days change weekly – call ahead.
Pennings Orchard
169 State Route 94 South, Warwick, NY
845-986-7080
Penningsorchard.com
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Beginning September 3rd!
-farm animals
On certain weekends there are:
-hayrides
-live music
-pony rides
-kiddie maze
-cow milking contest!
Be sure to call ahead for a schedule of events.
Looking for a date day with out the kiddos? Visit Pennings Pub and Grille, where you can enjoy local food, beer, wine and their home made hard cider at the beer garden while listening to live music!
Hours: M,W,TH,FR,S,Sun 9am-5pm, Tues open until 6pm
Weed Orchards Winery
43 Mt Zion Rd, Marlboro, NY
845-236-2684
thewineryatweedorchards.com
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A Family owned Orchard and Winery
-Pick Your Own Apples, and produce!
Check their website for a list of what’s available for picking before you go!
Another great spot for a day without the kids! Stop by the Winery and taste some NY made wine, beer and cider.
Hours: Everyday 10am-5pm
Warwick Valley Winery and Distillery
114 Little York Road, Warwick
845-258-4858
wvwinery.com
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Another great pick for a day out for Mom and Dad – At Warwick Valley Orchard they try to cater their establishment to a more adult crowd since they do serve alcohol.
However, the orchard is gorgeous and their apples are delicious!
-tractor ride to and from the orchard
-An apple tasting bar and prepicked apples for purchase.
No outside food or beverages please.
Hours: Mon – Fri: 12pm to 5pm Saturday – Sunday: 11am to 5pm
BERGEN
Demarest Farms
244 Wierimus Road, Hillsdale, NJ 07642
201-666-0472
DemarestFarms.com
https://www.facebook.com/demarestfarm/?fref=ts
Demarest farms is the only Pick Your Own orchard in Bergen county!
– hayrides
– farm animals to pet and feed
– corn maze
– farm market with delicious honey, fresh pressed apple cider, apple cider donuts, apple butter, and so much more!
Hours: M- F 3 to 4:30PM, Sat and Sun 10AM to 4:30PM
DUTCHESS
Barton Orchards
63 Apple Tree Ln, Poughquag, NY 12570
845-227-2306
Bartonorchards.com
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Barton Orchards is a great spot for a Fall Family Day!
-hayrides
-corn maze
-walking trails
-peddle kart race track
-trackless train
-a live actor Haunted House
-barnyard animals and a pumpkin field slide
-As well as, the Midway Farm Market, bakery and snack shacks.
Hours: Mon – Fri 9am-5pm, Sat and Sun 9am-6pm
Greig Farms
227 Pitcher Lane, Red Hook, NY
845-758-1234
GreigFarm.com
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This farm has been open to the public for 60 years.
– Pick your own fruits and vegetables – Call ahead for availability
– Goats to feed and a koi pond.
– Weekly farmers market on Saturdays from 10-6.
Hours: Everyday 9am-6pm
WESTCHESTER
Wilkens Fruit and Fir stand
1335 White Hill Road
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 245-5111
Wilkensfarm.com
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-tractor rides to and from the orchard
-farm market with donuts, pies, cookies and more! – you can also call your bakery order in ahead of time!
-Market also has hotdogs, popcorn, cider, coffee and other snacks available
Hours: U-Pick: 10am-4:30pm Markets: 10am-5pm
Harvest Moon Farm and Orchard
(formerly Outhouse Orchards)
130 Hardscrabble Rd. North Salem, NY 10560
914-485-1210
harvestmoonfarmandorchard.com
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-Hay rides around the farm
-bounce houses
-apple games
-live music
-pony rides
-face painting
-yummy food vendors
Hours: Everyday 8am-6pm
Stuarts Farm
62 Granite Springs Road, Granite Springs, NY
914-245-2784
StuartsFarm.com
-Hayrides on the weekends
-Farm stand with fresh produce, pies and donuts.
Be sure to pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the view.
(Tell Bob and Betsy we say Hello!)
Hours: Everyday 10am – 6pm
