North Jersey Pick Your Own Apple Farms Offer Up Tasty Fall Fun
Nothing says autumn quite like a crisp, juicy, delicious apple and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the arrival of fall in New Jersey than getting out and enjoying a day of apple picking in that fresh, cool autumn air. There are many pick your own apple farms in northern New Jersey that are the perfect destination for a day of fun with family or friends. Live in the city? There are a number of pick your own apple farms near New York City (within an hour’s drive) and the surrounding North Jersey suburbs. Here’s a guide to pick your own apple farms in North Jersey…
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Pick Your Own Apple Farms In North Jersey
Apple Picking In Bergen County
Demarest Farms
244 Wierimus Road
Hillsdale NJ
www.demarestfarms.com
(201) 666-0472
Things to know about apple picking at Demarest Farms: Demarest Farms operates a full service farm market with a salad bar, bakery (try their apple cider doughnuts), delicatessen, ice cream parlor, a garden center, and gift and gourmet items. The farm grows fifteen varieties of apples for your picking pleasure. Other farm activities include pick-your-own pumpkins, hay wagon rides, corn maze, and visiting the farm animals, explore a corn maze.
Apple Picking in Morris County
Alstede Farms
84 Route 513
Chester NJ
www.alstedefarms.com
(908) 879-7189
Things to know about apple picking at Alstede Farms: Alstede Farms grows ten varieties of apples for your picking pleasure. The farm operates a farm market, bakery, ice cream parlor, gift shop, garden center, the “Hen House” snack/meal station. Other farm activities include visiting the animal barnyard, wagon train rides, a corn maze, a moon bounce, pony rides, hayrides, and pumpkin picking.
Hillview Farms
223 Meyersville Road
Gillette NJ
www.hillviewfarmnj.com
(908) 647-0957
Things to know about apple picking at Hillview Farms: Hillview Farms operates a farm shop offering fresh produce, doughnuts, apple cider, bakery items, gift baskets, and beeswax candles. The farm grows eleven varieties of pick-your-own apples. Other farm activities include picking your own fresh flowers and pumpkin picking.
Riamede Farm
122 Oakdale Road
Chester NJ
www.riamede.com
(908) 879-5353
Things to know about apple picking at Riamede Farm: Riamede Farm is a great farm to visit if you are looking for a “low key” apple picking outing. They like to keep things simple, so you won’t find corn mazes or moon bounces here – just a peaceful, quiet old-fashioned apple orchard with a pumpkin field out back. The farm grows 34 varieties of pick-your-own apples ranging from heirloom specialties to modern favorites. Other farm activities include pick-your-own pumpkins and Indian corn (October) and hayrides through the apple orchard and into the pumpkin patch (weekends).
Sun High Orchards
19 Canfield Avenue
Randolph NJ
www.sunhigh.com
(973) 584-4734
Things to know about apple picking at Sun High Orchards: Sun High Orchards grows eleven varieties of apples for picking. The farm market offers a full range of fresh picked fruits and vegetables, apple cider, fresh-baked breads, doughnuts, and apple pies, homemade picnic salads and soups, homemade gourmet ice cream, plants, and gift items. Other farm activities include visiting the petting zoo, pumpkin picking hayrides (weekends) and fall farm tours.
Wightman’s Farms
1111 Mt. Kemble Avenue
Morristown NJ
www.wightmansfarms.com
(973) 425-0840
Things to know about apple picking at Wightman’s Farms: The farm is open for apple picking on Saturdays and Sundays. A current year’s Wightman’s Farms Pick Your Own Club Membership is required for entry into the orchard. Wightman’s grows twenty-two varieties of apples for picking. The farm market sells fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as locally-produced honey, jellies, preserves, pickles, relishes, fresh-baked apple pies, breads, doughnuts, fresh-from-the press, sweet apple cider made from Wightman’s own special blend of apples, and much more. Other farm activities include pick-your-own pumpkins, a corn maze, a “kiddie corn play area” for young children, and hayrides.
Apple Picking in Sussex County
Pochuck Valley Farms
962 Route 517
Glenwood NJ
www.pochuckvalleyfarms.com
(973) 764-4732
Things to know about apple picking at Pochuck Valley Farms: Pochuck Valley Farms grows fifteen varieties of apples for picking. The farm operates a market and deli, selling fresh fruits and vegetables, homemade baked goods, quality deli meats, homemade soup, local honey, jams and jellies and pickled eggs. Other farm activities include wagon rides and picking pumpkins, gourds, winter squash, plums, pears, and quince.
Windy Brow Farms
359 Ridge Road (Rt. 519)
Newton NJ
www.windybrowfarms.com
(973) 579-9657
Things to know about apple picking at Windy Brow Farms: Windy Brow farms grows thirty-five varieties of apples for your picking pleasure. The farm also operates a bakery, selling pies, cookies, sweet breads, apple cider donuts, and apple turnovers. You’ll also find The Cow’s Brow Creamery here, serving fresh, homemade ice cream and seasonal sorbets as well as homemade ice cream sandwiches and ice cream pies. Other farm activities include pumpkin picking and group farm tours.
Apple Picking in Warren County
Mackey’s Orchard
284 County Route 519
Belvidere NJ
www.mackeysorchard.com
(908) 475-1507
Things to know about apple picking at Mackey’s Orchard: Apple picking hayrides are $2 per person (free ages 3 & under). The farm grows over 100 varieties of apples for your picking pleasure. If you visit the farm in the later part of apple picking season, take the hayride out to the pumpkin patch to pick the perfect pumpkin as well. Mackey’s operates a farm market where customers can purchase farm fresh produce, jams, jellies, maple syrup, Vermont cheese, milk, farm fresh eggs, and fresh apple cider made right on the premises. The farm also operates a bakery and Ice Cream Barn. Other farm activities include pumpkin picking & miniature golf.
Longmeadow Farm
561 Route 521
Hope NJ
www.longmeadowfarmnj.com
(908) 459-5351
Things to know about apple picking at Longmeadow Farm: Longmeadow Farm grows 15 varieties of pick-your-own apples and is open for picking on Saturdays and Sundays. The farm also sells an assortment of jams, jellies, preserves, farm fresh honey, and freshly cut flowers, gourds, squash, decorative items such as cornstalks and bales of hay. Other farm activities include pick-your-own pumpkin hayrides (October) and an annual Harvest Festival.
Tree-Licious Orchards
135 Karrville Road
Port Murray NJ
www.treeliciousorchards.com
(908) 689-2906
Things to know about apple picking at Tree-Licious Orchards: Tree-Licious Orchards is open for apple picking on Saturdays and Sundays. The farm sells fresh-baked, fruit-filled goodies (including apple pie, of course). Other farm activities include pick-your-own pears and pumpkins, pumpkin patch wagon rides, and Sunday dinners at the farm (reservations required).
Stoneyfield Orchards
5 Orchard Street
Belvidere NJ
www.stoneyfieldorchard.com
(908) 475-5209
Things to know about apple picking at Stoneyfield Orchards: Stoneyfield Orchards grows 21 varieties of apples for picking. The farm also operates a year-round retail farm stand with fresh eggs, cheeses, cider, and an assortment of honeys and preserves. Other farm activities include visiting with the farm animals and picking peaches, plums, and pears.
Race Farm
87 Belcher Road
Blairstown NJ
www.racefarmllc.com
(908) 362-8151
Things to know about apple picking at Race Farm: Race Farm grows 25 varieties of pick-your-own apples. Pick-your-own apples daily (in season). The farm also operates a garden center/farm market (open Friday-Sunday) and bakery.
(Note: 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 visit to confirm availability.)
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• Guide to Pick-Your-Own Apple Farms in Central New Jersey
• Guide to Pick-Your-Own Apple Farms in Southern New Jersey
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