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Apple Picking South of Boston 2023

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There are not too many places to pick apples on the South shore. Most of the places seem to be in Worcester county or north of Boston.

Please also check out the Fall fun guide 2023 fun 

Here at the places South of Boston that you can pick apples-go early this year as they said September is the prime time this year-2023

Updated for 2023

C.N. Smith Farm

Starting Labor Day weekend  
325 South St, East Bridgewater, MA 02333
(508)378-2270

2023 Pricing
Peck Bag (approx. 10-12 lbs) – $32, admits 1 to 3 people.

1/2 Bushel Bag (approx. 20-24 lbs) – $48, admits 1 to 5 people.

$8 per extra person

Children 3 years of age or under – free admission.

You or your group must pay for a Smith Farm Apple Bag before entering the orchard. You or your group may not enter the orchard unless you purchase a Smith Farm Apple Bag. 3 people are allowed in per one 1-peck bag purchase. 5 people are allowed in per 1- 1/2 bushel bag purchase. Of course, you may purchase as many as you like beyond the minimum.

Purchases & Policies
A lot of hard work goes into growing apple trees. Did you know it takes a minimum of 5 years before a tree produces a significant crop of apples? If you damage a young tree so it needs replacing, we have to wait 5 years before we can recoup our loss. And that makes fewer apples for you to pick and enjoy! So please respect our orchard by following our policies listed below. Thank you.

How Do I Pay?
We accept payment through Square Point of Sale, this includes all major credit cards and cash. No checks, please!
You must purchase a new Smith Farm Apple Bag each time you visit or revisit the orchard.

It is always a good idea to bring cash with you in the event that our system is down; we are a mobile setup and rely on cell towers for wifi to process credit cards.

 

Sanchuk Farm in Plympton  now apple picking as well

General Information
Prices​

$25 for a 1 peck bag. This is the only size available.

1 peck bag admits up to 3 people

Additional people are $5 each or purchase another bag.

No tickets or reservations are required, prior to corn maze opening (Sep. 16).

Dates/Times​

​Open Sep. 2 & 3

Open Sep. 9 & 10

Closed Labor Day, Sep. 4, 2023

Hours 9 am-3 pm, last admission 2:30 pm.

Sep. 16/17 and after, pickers are required to purchase corn maze admission to pick apples.

The apple picking orchard may be closed on short notice due to picking and weather conditions. It is a good idea to call 781-585-1522 to confirm that the orchard is open for picking.

Rules
Prior to Sep. 16, the corn maze area (behind the fence) is closed.

No sampling apples in the orchard. They need to be washed first!

You must use the provided bag to pick into. Please stop picking once your bag is full. All apples must fit into your bag.

No climbing or shaking trees

Apples should be carefully selected and picked gently, with two hands, to avoid other apples from dropping on the ground.

If you drop any fruit on the ground, we ask that you pick it up and place it in your bag, so that fruit is not wasted.

Please no pets on the farm.

 

What to Expect

Wagon rides will be provided to take you to and from the orchard.

Cider donuts and coffee will be available in the barn

There is no admission to any of the play areas prior to Sep. 16, 2023.

The Big Apple Farm Wrentham

207 Arnold St, Wrentham, MA
(508)384-3055
http://www.thebigapplefarm.com/

PICK YOUR OWN APPLES

waiting for 2022 information
We are CASH & CHECK ONLY

Fairmount Fruit Farm

887 Lincoln St, Franklin, MA 02038
(508)533-8737
http://www.fairmountfruit.com

waiting for 2023 info

 

Keiths Farm, Acushnet, MA

1149 Main St Acushnet, MA.

http://www.keithsfarm.com/

Opens September 17th

They offer fresh apple picking throughout the fall season as well as fresh pumpkin picking “ perfect for holiday preparations. On weekends picking times are 9am to 5pm and kids can enjoy hay rides. There is also a weekend farm stand and snack bar. Opens  mid  September

 

Apple Picking North and West of Boston

Farmer Dave Dracut & Westford

Visitors can pick their own apples and shop at the stand from a myriad of fresh fruits, vegetables, local honey, and baked goods

waiting for 2023 info

 

Lookout Farm Natick

https://www.lookoutfarm.com/

waiting for  2023 info  they usually open Labor day weekend

U-Pick Orchard, Barnyard Play Area and Corn Maze locations are accessed via walking paths, comfortable footwear, strollers/wagons encouraged. “Stroller parking” available at corn maze entrance.

 

U-PICK HOURS:
Saturday & Sunday 10am – 5pm
last entrance 4pm

U-Pick & Corn Maze are Rain or Shine.

 

Brooksby Farm Peabody

https://brooksbyfarm.org/

Apple picking is open 10am to 4pm Tuesday- Sunday (closed Monday)

Our play yard (open during business hours at no charge), Barnyard animals, Fall Fairytale Trail, Fall hayrides, Cut your own flower bouquet (in season), Story hour on Sundays in November (no charge), Campfire and smores on various Fall weekends, Various pop-up events, Field trips (Fall only).

Connors Farm Danvers

https://www.connorsfarm.com/

Starts Labor Day weekend for 2023

All apple bags have a maximum number of people per bag. 1/2 peck is one person, 1 peck is two people, and 1/2 bushel is 4 people. If the party is over the maximum bag sizes, guests must purchase additional apple picking bags for the whole party to enter the orchard.

Honeypot Hill Orchards Stow

https://www.honeypothill.com/

NOW OPEN FOR THE 2023 SEASON  (yes the last week of August)

 

we have early varieties for picking!

Gravenstein and Akane (slightly tart and good for cooking)

Ginger Gold and Sansa (slightly sweet and good for eating)

$25 for a medium bag (covers admission for 3 people into the orchard)

$38 for a large bag (covers admission for 5 people into the orchard)

 

Shelburne Farm Stow

https://www.shelburnefarm.com/

open for 2023 season

Just 20 Miles West of Boston  Pick Your Own Apples


Warm Cider donuts
Hay Rides
Farm Animals
Live Music

John Deere Gator and Harvester Combine Dump Truck Playgrounds

Visit the Apple Shop for cider donuts and fresh-picked fruit!

Healthy Family Fun!

​We accept ALL MAJOR credit cards, debit cards and ApplePay EVERYWHERE on the farm!
No cash or checks please
Optionally pre-order and pay online, pickup when you arrive

 

Smolak Farms Andover

www.smolakfarms.com

Apple picking should start on Labor Day weekend

When people talk about Smolak Farms, they think of apples! You will not find as many varieties north of Boston as you will here! The crisp, freshness in every bite is what you will find with Smolak Farm’s apples!

Our Antique Apple Orchard includes 20 different varieties of apples arranged in 7 rows with 3 groups of 10 trees in each row. This orchard was planted in 1992 to help preserve some varieties that are no longer grown for commercial harvest.

Those varieties include: Chenango Strawberry, Sops of Wine, Cox Orange Pippen, Sheepnose, Smokehouse, Rhode Island Greening, Fameuse Snow, Golden Russet, Winter Banana, Spitzenberg, Seek No Further, Red Stayman, Granny Smith, Yellow Newton, Lady, James Grieve, Baldwin and Wolf River, Macoun and Cortland.

Old Standard Orchard is located across the street from our parking lot. It is the second orchard from which we pick. Types of apples that you will find here are: Cortland, MacIntosh, Red Delicious, Granny Smith and Macoun.

The Proposal Tree Orchard is our newest orchard and it is located at the top of the hill from the Old Standard Orchard. The apples that you will find in this orchard are: Braeburn, Cameo, Cortland, Fuji, Jonagold and Shizukas.

Bridle Path Orchard is located behind our large white barn. It is the first orchard of the season that we open. The apples in this orchard are: Gravensteins, Macintosh, Macoun, Red Delicious, Northern Spy, Empire Imperial Red, Cortland and Mutsu.

Private (SECRET) Orchard is located behind our Old Standard Orchard. This Orchard is full of Cortland and Macintosh apples.

Tougas family  farm

🍎🍏🌻TUESDAY : 🌀Hurricane Special! We have a HUGE Crop apples on the trees and we would like to get a bunch picked this week – buy 1 large 1/2 Bushel Bag get the 2nd Half Off Tuesday 9/12 to Friday 9/15, in The Farm Store and UPick* – Share with your Friends! 

Happy Apple Season 2023! It’s September and we are officially into Apple Season! Open 8-3pm Tougas Family Farm is a 2nd generation fruit farm offering, in order of ripening, Pick-Your-Own Strawberries, Cherries, Blueberries, Blackberries, Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, and Pumpkins. We work hard to offer premium quality fruit and fun family friendly activities – Fruit picking is the best value in family entertainment!

Butternut Farm  Farmington NH

https://www.butternutfarm.net/

2023 open already for the season

Off to a great start with the early season varieties Ginger Gold and Zestar, they will have excellent quality all week. By the weekend expect Sansa to be ready and maybe Premier Honey Crisp (the early ripening one), maybe!

As always give our PYO info line a call to be sure.

 

 

 

CIDER HOUSE

This is where you will find fresh baked farm donuts and the hard cider tasting patio. Check out the “Cider House” page for more info, linked just below.
Want to talk to someone? Send an e-mail to info@butternutfarm.net or give us a call on the cider house phone. Linked just below.

 

Fall Fun 2023

 

Pumpkin picking season will be here  soon as well Many farms open the end of September to pick your own pumpkin on the South Shore