Apple Picking & Fall Schedule

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:

Farm Store

Open daily 8 am - 6 pm

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

Pick-Your-Own Apples

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. Apple varieties available for your visit will be listed on the today page. Subject to change. Pricing and group options below.

Apple Picking Pricing

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 - up to 2 pickers per bag - $15
1 Peck - up to 4 pickers per bag - $28
1/2 Bushel - up to 6 pickers per bag - $45

Apple Varieties

Our 5 apple orchards are filled with summer apples, early season, mid season and late season apples providing you the options to find your favorites for fresh eating, apple sauce and baking apples for apple pie! See the chart >

Corporate Groups, School Trips & Birthday Parties

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: Pre-order cider donuts. $11/dz.
Step 3: Upon arrival on the farm, pick up your apple picking bags and donuts at the registers in the farm store. Before you get to the counter, grab gallons of sweet cider from the fridge. Don't forget to bring your own cups. $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.

Hayrides

All pick-your-own orchards are within walking distance. (3-10 minutes.) Hayrides run Saturdays and Sundays 9:30 am - 4 pm. September 3 - October 19 weather pending. Free with the purchase of any picking container or $5 per person ages 3+.

Pumpkins & Mums

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

Hard Cider Bar & Free Live Music Series

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 >

Food & Drink

The farm has lunch options 7 days a week. The PitchFORK, open Saturday and Sundays 11 am - 4 pm is serving up family friendly bites to keep you nourished for playing and carrying bags of apples. If you're visiting during the week, Eleanor's Lunch Box is open Monday - Friday with farm fresh bowls and sandwiches. Guest food trucks are popping up all fall and the Outdoor Hard Cider Bar is open Fridays 2:30-5:30, Saturdays 11-4 and Sundays 12-4.

Cider Donuts & Apple Cider

What's a visit without the perfect quintessential pairing? Donuts ($11/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. We begin pressing sweet cider right after Labor Day Weekend.

Barnyard & Trikes

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.

Photo Wagon

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.

Events Calendar & Food Truck Pop-Ups

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

Ship Goods

Share New England to your favorite people! We have 8 ship dates this season: 9/16, 9/30, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9. Pre-orders will open late August.

Pets

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

Payment Methods

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

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. Drones are not permitted on the farm.

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 Top 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 >