THE FARM STORE IS OPEN DAILY 8 AM - 6 PM
So Sorry - No Pets Permitted
Today
TODAY AT CIDER Hill farm
Everything You Need to Plan Your Upcoming Visit
Whether you’re visiting today, this weekend, or planning an upcoming trip, here’s a snapshot of all the fun in store at Cider Hill Farm! Families, friends, kids, and couples can choose from a variety of activities, farm events, and delicious food. Check out today’s pick-your-own offerings and browse the farm store for fresh goodies. Feeling hungry? Grab a bite at Eleanor’s, swing by the snack stand, or savor something tasty from our food trucks. No matter when you visit, Cider Hill Farm in Amesbury promises a day full of memorable moments.
WHAT's PICKING
Pick-Your-Own Offerings
Saturday 9/5 - SUnday 9/6
Open: apple picking, peach picking and flower cutting. Corn maze open 9-5 via tractor ride.
Apple Varieties: Gingergold, Zestar, Redfree (see descriptions)
Online tickets posted.
Monday 9/7
Open: apple picking, peach picking and flower cutting. Corn maze open 9-5 via tractor ride.
Apple Varieties: coming soon!
Online tickets posted Friday.
The corn maze is open W-F 10-4 and Sat-Sun 9-5 through Monday 9/7.
THINGS TO DO
This Week's Happenings
September arrives apple picking, little farmers harvesting, Fall Fridays and 3 full days of our Country Fair. Here’s the week ahead!
Fri. 9/4
2:30 - 5:30 l Fall Friday! Start fall weekends with an afternoon apple picking and hard cider! Every Friday 9/4 - 10/23, grab food from a guest truck [9/4 Tummy Full Indian], cider, pumpkins and apples from the farm store or just enjoy free live music [9/4 The Boondock Sinners].
It's Country Fair!
Sat. 9/5 - Mon. 9/7
8-5: PYO summer apples, peaches n' flowers
8-6: Children’s Old Timey Games (free)
8-6: Farm Store - kettlecorn, caramel apples n' fudge
9-4: Hayrides (free w/ PYO containers or $5 ages 3+)
9-5: Guess How Many Tent - win prizes! (free)
9-5: Ellie's Snack Bar - cider slushies, corn dogs n more!
9-5: Mini Corn Maze! ($8 includes a hayride)
10-2: Makers Market
10-4: Free Live Music (line up below)
10-5: Outdoor Hard Cider Bar
11-3: Tasting Tent (free bites n' sips)
11-3: Guest Food Trucks (schedule below)
11-4: Hot Corn, Baked Potato Bar, Apple Crisp Stand
11-4: Our Own Food Truck
+ Sat. 9/5
9-10: Yoga with Iron Cactus
9-12: Coffee by KAHA & Siempre Verde Farm
10-12: Meet the Bunnies with Pony Rock Farm
11-3: Meet the Alpacas (free)
11-3: North Shore Beefie Boys
11-3: Empanadas Deluxe 603
10-1: Granite Creek
1-4: Colorado Bob & The Rockies
+ Sun. 9/6
11-3: Hungry Nomads Boston Food Truck
11-3: Empanadas 603 Food Truck
10-1: Suzanne Dashner & Pamela Hines
1-4: Woodland Spark
+ Mon. 9/7
11-3: Rico's Burritos
11-3: Free Tasting with Good Mood Kombucha
11-5:45: Cousins Maine Lobster
10-1: Ryan Maher
1-4: The Honey Steelers
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Farm Store, barnyard and play areas open daily 8-6.
Eleanor's: Tue-Fri 11-3. PitchFork Sat-Sun 11-4.
Mums - available later this week!
Farm store, play areas and barnyard are open daily 8-6. Details subject to change.
EAT & DRINK
Food Options at Cider Hill Farm
Farm Store
DAILY 8 am - 6 pm
Find groceries, donuts, meals, bites, slushies and snacks.
Eleanor's LUNCH BOX
TUesday - friday 11 am - 3 pm
Serving bowls, sandwiches + kid's options.
ELLIE'S SNACK BAR
FESTIVAL & FALL WEEKENDS 9 am - 5 pm
Your go-to snack bar for fresh, rotating treats and perfectly paired beverages.
THE PITCHFORK
SATUrday - sunday 11 am - 4 pm
Our Farm Kitchen is serving up fresh, feel-good favorites made to fuel your day on the farm. From hearty sandwiches to lighter bowls and kid-friendly picks. Closed if raining.
Hard Cider Bar
WEEKENDS 11 am - 5 pm
Outdoor bars to order a variety of seasonal, award-winning estate cider blends on tap.
Open most weekends and Fridays 2:30 - 5:30 pm in the fall.
Guest Food Trucks
FESTIVAL WEEKENDS & More 11 am - 3 pm
Visiting trucks and makers are here for fall and festival weekends and on Fall Fridays. Dates and times vary.
HOMEMADE PICKLE RECIPE
In The Farm Store
Crisp and zesty, these refrigerator pickles are packed with a punch of amazing flavor - you have to try them! Author: The Chunky Chef
Prep Time: 10 minutes. Cook Time: 5 minutes. Makes 2 pint-size jars or one quart-size jar. Can be doubled, tripled for larger batches. Servings: 2 pint-size jars. Calories: 161kcal
Ingredients:
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6-7 pickling cucumbers
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2 cups water
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1 cup white vinegar (or apple cider)
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1 Tbsp kosher salt
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1/2-1 tsp granulated sugar
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fresh dill
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4-6 cloves garlic peeled and smashed/roughly chopped
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10 whole black peppercorns
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1/2 tsp whole yellow mustard seeds
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1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
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pinch celery seed
Instructions
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Slice cucumbers into slices about 1/4" thick, or into spears. Gather glass jars and lids. Set aside.
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In a saucepan, add water, vinegar, salt and sugar (if using), and heat, stirring occasionally, over MED HIGH heat until sugar and salt have dissolved. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
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While brine is cooling, add cucumbers to jars. Make sure to leave enough room for the brine and other ingredients.
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Add dill, garlic, mustard seed, black peppercorns, red pepper flakes and celery seed.
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Pour in enough brine to cover the cucumbers, making sure to leave a 1/2" or so at the top. Seal jars to be airtight.
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Refrigerate for at least 5 days. Pickles will last 4-6 weeks after those 5 days, but will lose some of their crispness towards the end of their "shelf" life.
Cheers to Good Health & Community!
2026 brings a variety of fun, tasty and healthy initiatives to further connect you with local growers, makers and your community. Some of these happenings include a farm-to-table dinner series, CSA program, fitness events, 5K runs/walks and lots more coming soon! Stay close.