Apple Picking in Central Jersey = Fun On The Farm!

It’s autumn in Central New Jersey and that means that our farms are teaming with ripe, delicious New Jersey apples! I can’t think of a better way to enjoy these cool, crisp fall days than to head on out to one of our local pick-your-own apple farms and enjoy a day of apple picking in Central Jersey with friends or family. Here’s where to find pick your own apple farms in Central New Jersey …

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Apple Picking in Burlington County NJ (Northern)

Strawberry Hill Farm

3 Waln Road
Chesterfield NJ
www.strawberryhillfarm.org
(609) 298-0823

Things to know about apple picking at Strawberry Hill Farm: Strawberry Hill Farm is a good destination for a more “low-key” apple picking trip. You won’t find corn mazes, hayrides or moon bounces here – just lots and lots of yummy apples. The apple orchard is just a short walk from the parking area over well-maintained paths and the farm provides wagons with baskets so you can easily transport your apples around the farm. The farm grows twelve varieties of apples for your picking pleasure. Other farm activities include picking peaches, nectarines, plums, and pears (seasonal).

Russo’s Orchard Lane Farm

310 Extonville Road
Chesterfield NJ
www.russosorchard.com
(609) 259-3684

Things to know about apple picking at Russo’s Orchard Lane Farm: Russo’s Orchard Lane Farm grows ten varieties of pick-your-own apples. The farm also operates a farm market where they sell a fine selection of other fruits, vegetables, jams, jellies, apple cider, fall decorations, and more. Other farm activities include pick-your-own pumpkins, weekend hayrides, corn maze, children’s play area, weekend BBQ.

Apple Picking in Hunterdon County NJ

Califon Farm Market & Orchard

472 Route 513
Califon NJ
www.melickstownfarm.com
(908) 832-2905

Things to know about Califon Farm Market & Orchard: Califon Farm Market & Orchard is part of the Melick’s Town Farm family of farm locations. The farm grows nineteen varieties of apples for your picking pleasure. Califon Farm Market also sells freshly picked, locally grown produce, a selection of jams and jellies, fresh baked goods (including apple cider donuts), fall decorations, and Melick’s own fresh, premium, unfiltered apple cider. Other farm activities include pumpkin picking and horse-drawn wagon rides.

Melick’s Cider Mill and Orchards

19 King Street
Oldwick NJ
www.melickstownfarm.com
(908) 439-3888

Things to know about apple picking at Melick’s Cider Mill and Orchards: Melick’s Cider Mill and Orchards is part of the Melick’s Town Farm family of farm locations. The farm grows nineteen varieties of apples for picking. Melick’s own fresh, premium, unfiltered apple cider is available here. Other farm activities include a weekend hayride and viewing the Cider Mill’s working cider press.

Phillips Farm

290 Church Road
Milford NJ
www.phillipsfarms.com
(908) 995-0022

Things to know about apple picking at Phillips Farm: Phillips Farm grows twelve varieties of pick-your-own apples. Stop at the Phillips Farms Farm Stand when you arrive to get containers for picking and directions to the various picking fields. Pick-your-own is closed on Tuesdays. Other farm activities include pumpkin picking and shopping the farms stand’s farm-grown and seasonal fruits, vegetables, plants, and farm-made jams and fruit spreads.

Apple Picking in Mercer County NJ

Terhune Orchards

330 Cold Soil Road
Princeton NJ
www.terhuneorchards.com
(609) 924-2310

Things to know about apple picking at Terhune Orchards: Terhune Orchards grows seventeen apple varieties for your picking pleasure (and there are five more apple varieties available in the farm market). The farm store sells freshly picked produce, apple cider, New Jersey honey, fresh local chicken and beef pot pies, homemade salsas, apple sauce, fresh cheeses, milk, other organic dairy products, and eggs from local farms. Terhune Orchards also operates a bakery, selling fruit crisps and cobblers (their apple crisp is a local legend), pies, fruit breads, cookies, cakes, and even gingerbread houses. Other farm activities include special Read and Pick programs for young children and their families, visiting the barnyard animals, pedal tractors, taking a Discovery Walk along the Farm Trail, pony rides, wagon rides, a corn maze, the Barn of Legends and Lore, and picking your own pumpkins, gourds, and flowers.

Lee Turkey Farm

201 Hickory Corner Road
East Windsor NJ
www.leeturkeyfarm.com
(609) 448-0629

Things to know about apple picking at Lee Turkey Farm: Lee Turkey Farm is open daily, but Sunday hours are 2pm to 6pm only. As its name implies, turkey are a big part of the Lee Turkey Farm. However, the farm also grows eight varieties of pick-your-own apples. Lee Turkey Farm also operates a market where fresh picked farm produce, flowers, and –of course – their own turkeys are available for purchase. Other farm activities include picking pumpkins and flowers, a corn maze, and hay rides.

Apple Picking in Middlesex County NJ

Giamarese Farm

155 Fresh Ponds Road
East Brunswick NJ
www.giamaresefarm.com
(732) 821-9494

Things to know about apple picking at Giamarese Farm: Giamarese Farm grows twelve pick-your-own apple varieties. The farm market sells farm fresh fruit and vegetables, baked goods, jams, jellies, dairy products, plants, and apple cider. Other farm activities include pumpkin picking, a corn maze, and hay rides.

Von Thun Farms

519 Ridge Road
Monmouth Junction NJ
www.vonthunfarms.com
(732) 329-8656

Things to know about apple picking at Von Thun Farms: Von Thun’s Country Farm Market sells fresh produce, candy apples, apple cider, farm fresh fruit pies (including apple pie, of course) and other baked goods, fall mums and other plants, and items such as corn stalks, Indian corn, and gourds. Other farm activities include pick-your-own pumpkins, hayrides, a corn maze, and special seasonal celebrations including a Fall Festival weekend.

Apple Picking in Monmouth County NJ

Battleview Orchards

91 Wemrock Road
Freehold NJ
www.battlevieworchards.com
(732) 462-0756

Things to know about apple picking at Battleview Orchards: Battleview Orchards grows fourteen apple varieties for your picking pleasure. A Pick Your Own membership card is required for apple picking at this farm (cost is just $1). Battleview Orchards operates a farm market where customers can purchase farm fresh produce, farm-pressed apple cider from their own blend of apples, gourmet items, and gift baskets. The farm also operates a bakery, turning out mouthwatering delights such as apple cider doughnuts, pies, breads, muffins, cookies, and cakes. Other farm activities include pumpkin picking and weekend hayrides.

Eastmont Orchards

169 Route 537 East
Colts Neck NJ
www.eastmontorchards.com
(732) 542-5404

Things to know about apple picking at Eastmont Orchards: Eastmont Orchards grows nineteen varieties of pick-your-own apples. Other farm activities include picking your own pumpkins, gourds, and winter squash.

(Note: Pick-your-own dates and hours are subject to change and availability can vary based on apple varieties grown and growing conditions around New Jersey. It is advisable to visit the farm website or call prior to your apple picking outing to confirm availability.)

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