Pick Your Own Fruit
Pick Your Own Apples Are Now CLOSED
Thank You to everyone who visited the Farm to pick this season! We look forward to the 2021 Picking Season! Our apples can be found in the Farm Store which is open daily 9am-5pm.
Enjoy a fun filled weekend by stopping by Apex Orchard to pick your own peaches, apples or pumpkins, go for a tractor-drawn trailer ride and enjoy our beautiful views of Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hampshire. Don’t forget to stop by our Farm Store!
Picking Etiquette
We want everyone to have a fun and enjoyable picking experience at Apex Orchards. We strive to keep our orchard clean and healthy for everyone to enjoy, please help us by reviewing our picking etiquette below. Masks and social distancing are required inside the Farm Store and Picking Areas. We have hand washing stations and hand sanitizer for your use.
In accordance with COVID19 Regulations Masks Are Required While Picking
*All Children Must Be Accompanied By An Adult At All Times*
*Please only use a pre purchased bag from the Farm Store, personal containers are prohibited*
*Please do not climb or rip tree branches, the trees are quite delicate*
*Please wear comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing*
*Please only pick the fruit that is ready, rows will be marked and employees can direct you*
*Please purchase and pick only the fruit that fits in your bag, not in your pockets!*
*Please do not throw fruit and take all fruit that you pick*
*Wash all fruit and store in your fridge for best quality*
*Please be mindful of the tractor and any other farm equipment*
*Please review and respect our picking hours and plan accordingly as we do not allow visitors on the farm after 5PM*
Thank you!
Our Farm Store, patio and bathrooms are wheelchair accessible
Please give us a call if you have questions or concerns regarding picking accessibility in our orchard
What to Pick
Stop by Apex Orchard to pick your own peaches, apples or pumpkins. You can find updates on what’s ready for picking on our Facebook page or just give us a call at the store. We open for pick your own apples in August and in full season we offer ten varieties of apples to choose from. We recommend that you wear comfortable shoes and bring weather appropriate attire when in the orchard.
Apples
Pick Your Own Apples
Apples are ripe and ready to pick at different times. We label the rows of apples that are ready to pick. You may also call or ask a store associate about which varieties are available for picking when you visit the farm. Pick Your Own Apples are open now through October from 9am-4pm, our wagon runs on weekends only. Here is our ripening schedule for Pick Your Own Apples:
*Gingergold* - Picked out, will be back in 2021!
*Premier Honeycrisp* - Picked out, will be back in 2021!
*Royal Gala* - Picked out, will be back in 2021!
*McIntosh*- Picked out, will be back in 2021!
*Cortland* - Picked out, will be back in 2021!
*Macoun* - Picked out, will be back in 2021!
*Empire* - Picked out, will be back in 2021!
*Fuji* - Now Open!
*Golden Delicious* - Picked out, will be back in 2021!
*Honeycrisp* - Picked out, will be back in 2021!
Please call the day of your visit for the most accurate picking information. Please note picking availability is not guaranteed and varieties may pick out.
Trailer Rides
Tractor-drawn trailer rides are available during the picking season on the weekends. They run from 11am-4pm and are weather permitting. We offer admission into our orchards and wagon rides with the purchase of a picking bag! You can pick apples 7 days a week from 9am to 4pm through October.
Dog Policy- Dogs MAY NOT enter the Farm Store, designated picking areas or orchard unless they are a service animal. This helps keep the orchard clean, safe and happy for everyone.
