Fall & Apple Picking Information

We can't wait to see you on the farm to celebrate autumn in New England! The orchards are filling up with beautiful apples - a true sign that the bounties from all the year's work is here. Here's what's happening this fall:

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Farm Store 

Open daily 8 am - 6 pm

Produce, pies, cider donuts, grocery items, local goods and farmhouse gifts. 

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Pick-Your-Own Apples

Open daily 8 am - 5 pm 

Purchase tickets ahead online here or when you arrive at the farm. Tickets go live approx. 48-72 hours in advance as we monitor the weather and orchards. Check-in is located at the Information Booth. If the booth is closed, check-in is inside the Farm Store. Based on our crop, we are anticipating apple picking is run daily now through October 22  Apple varieties available for your visit will be listed on the pick-your-own page. Subject to change. Pricing and group options below.

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Apple Picking Pricing

Ages 3+ require a ticket

We do not have an entrance fee and parking is free. Access to the farm store, barnyard, main lawn and play areas is free. Each person ages 3+ is required to have a ticket to enter the orchards. 

• 1/2 peck (~10 apples) - $12. Up to 2 people

• 1 peck (~24 apples) - $24. Up to 4 people

• 1/2 bushel (~50 apples) - $40. Up to 6 people

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Corporate Groups, School Trips & Birthday Parties 

Best Practices

We warmly welcome groups to come to the farm. We have found those planning corporate outings, field trips and birthday parties are looking for 4 things: apple picking, donuts, cider and a place to have a bite to eat. Here's what we recommend:

• Step 1: Reserve apple picking bags here. $8 & $12 options. You'll pay at pick up once you have your final count.

• Step 2: Option to pre-order and pay for cider donuts. $10/dz. 

• Step 3: When you arrive on the farm, head into the Farm Store to pick up your apple picking bags and donuts at the registers. Before you get to the counter, it's a great time to grab gallons of sweet cider from the fridge. $8.75/gallon. 

• Step 4: Make yourself comfortable at the picnic tables under the tent or on the main lawn. We do not reserve tables but the entire farm community is gracious and make space for one another. We do not offer lunch to groups but welcome you to bring or have your own food delivered.

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Hayrides

Saturdays & Sundays 9:30 am - 3 pm

All pick-your-own orchards are within walking distance. (3-10 minutes.) Hayrides run Saturdays and Sundays September 10 - Columbus Day weekend weather pending. Free with the purchase of any picking container. 

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Pumpkins & Mums

Fall gardens and autumn decor

Grab your farmhouse gourds, assorted mums, hay bales, corn husks and scarecrows to get in the fall spirit. These items are now available all fall. Pumpkin pricing begins at $0.69/lb. Mums are $6.95+.

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Hard Cider Bar & Free Live Music

100% orchard cider

Visit the Outdoor Hard Cider Bar on the main lawn Fridays 2:30 - 5:30 pm, Saturdays 11 - 4 & Sundays 12 - 4 for cider by the glass every weekend in September through late October. Non-alcoholic cider available. Catch free live music Fridays 2:30 -5:30 pm and 12-3 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. About Cider Hill Cellars >

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Food Truck

Saturdays - Sundays 11 am - 4 pm

The PitchFORK is serving up family friendly bites to keep you nourished for playing and carrying bags of apples. See the menu >

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Cider Donuts & Apple Cider

Pure farm joy!

What's a visit without the perfect quintessential pairing? Donuts ($10/dz) and jugs of cider ($4.50 for half gallon and $8.75 for gallon) are available daily in the Farm Store. Find hot apple cider by the glass Saturday and Sunday 11 am - 4 pm at the food truck. Hot cider, cider slushies and cider donuts are available at the Drink Stand on the main lawn on Saturdays and Sundays 9 am - 4 pm. Hot cider becomes available as weather chills.

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Barnyard & Trikes

Stay n' play

Feed the chickens, visit with the goats, play in Farmer Glenn's Trike Yard, climb in the giant sandbox and swing on horse-tire swings! Open 8 am - 6 pm daily. All free except you'll need quarters to feed the chickens!

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Photo Wagon

The tradition continues

Continue or start your annual tradition of taking family photos in front of the pumpkin wagon brimming with autumnal gourds, pumpkins and mums! Wagon is set early September.

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Events Calendar

Additional happenings

From children's programs to visiting vendors and family-friendly activities, stay close on Farm Events.

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Ship Goods

Donuts, Apples & More

Share New England to your favorite people. Ship now >

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Helpful Map

Plan your visit.

See your options and where to find them. See the map >

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Pets

Please leave pets at home.

While we LOVE our furry friends, too, pets are not permitted on farm property per regulations set by the State's Health Department.​

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Payment Methods

We accept cash, credit, debit and apple pay. We accept SNAP benefits in the Farm Store.

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Photographers/Mini Sessions

We welcome photographers and their clients to utilize the farm as a backdrop to family photos. All photography must happen during business hours 8 am - 6 pm. Orchards all close at 6 pm so please plan accordingly. Anyone entering the orchard must purchase a picking bag including families here for photo sessions. This works out well though as it's a nice option to have your families able to pick apples on the way out or as part of the photo session.​

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Visit Amesbury

Amesbury is the epitome of fall in New England. With winding country roads to enjoy foliage, a brick downtown dotted with pumpkins and leaves, and the #1 Apple Picking Spot in the Country, there is nothing quite like Fall in Historic Amesbury. After you visit our farm, make sure to stop by other businesses in town. See listings >