Pick Your Own Fruit
Now Open
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 August through October from 10am-4pm, our wagon runs on weekends only. Here is our ripening schedule for Pick Your Own Apples:
*Gingergold* - Now Open
*Premier Honeycrisp* - PICKED OUT
*Royal Gala* - Now Open
*McIntosh*- Now Open
*Cortland* - Coming 9/17/22
*Macoun* - Coming SOON
*Empire* - Coming 9/17/22
*Fuji* - Coming SOON
*Golden Delicious* - Coming SOON
*Honeycrisp* - Coming 9/17/22
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
We offer admission into our orchards and wagon rides with the purchase of a picking bag!
Tractor-drawn trailer rides are available during the picking season on the weekends. They run from 10am-4pm and are weather dependent.
Apple Picking is NOW OPEN!
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. The Picking season generally runs from August to late October. Don’t forget to stop by our Farm Store Too!
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.
*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 shelf life (please note fruit is perishable)*
*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 Closing Time
Refund Policy: Because of the perishable nature of fruit we ask that returns be made within 3 day of original purchase. Fruit must be returned in order to receive an exchange or refund. Refunds cannot be given after 3 days of purchase. Unopened and unused non-perishable merchandise can be returned to us within 30 days.
Thank you for your understanding!
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.
Dog/Animal Policy- Animals are NOT PERMITTED in the Farm Store, designated picking areas or orchard
We love animals, however, this helps keep the orchard clean, safe and happy for everyone
Thank You!
