This section lists orchards and agricultural farms that offer self-service apple harvesting for visitors. The harvest season generally spans from late August through early November, depending on the state and specific cultivar. Farms typically supply standardized bags or peck baskets on arrival and charge either per pound or per pre-sized container.
Hope 2
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Hope Orchards
434 Camden Rd, Hope, ME 04847-3121
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Hardy Farms Orchards
106 Church St, Hope, ME 04847-3043
Wells 2
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MC Dougal Orchards
1517 Post Rd, Wells, ME 04090-4565
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The Orchard at Chase Farms
1396 N Berwick Rd, Wells, ME 04090-7101
Chester 1
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North Chester Orchard
460 N Chester Rd, Chester, ME 04457
Cornish 1
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Pulsifer Orchards by Elijah
24 Pulsifer Orchard Dr, Cornish, ME 04020-3839
Damariscotta 1
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Biscay Orchards
23 Reny Rd, Damariscotta, ME 04543-4430
Farmington 1
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Morrison Hill Orchard
272 Morrison Hill Rd, Farmington, ME 04938-6023
Hiram 1
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Apple Acres Farm
363 Durgintown Rd, Hiram, ME 04041-3609
Limington 1
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Brackett's Farm
224 Sokokis Ave, Limington, ME 04049-3835
Livermore 1
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Boothby's Orchard and Farm
1425 Federal Rd, Livermore, ME 04253-3607
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Royal River Orchards
201 Peacock Hill Rd, New Gloucester, ME 04260
Newport 1
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Rowe's House of Apples
333 Moosehead Trail, Newport, ME 04953
Skowhegan 1
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Cayford Orchards
99 Hilton Hill Road, Skowhegan, ME 04976
Sep-Oct 9am-5pm daily, Nov 9am-4pm daily
Springvale 1
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McDougal Orchards
201 Hanson Ridge Rd, Springvale, ME 04083-5401
Sat-Wed 9am-5pm, Thu-Fri 9am-6pm
Turner 1
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Ricker Hill Orchards
295 Buckfield Rd, Turner, ME 04282-4337
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Good to know
How much does u-pick apple picking cost?
Pricing typically ranges from $1.50 to $3.50 per pound, or between $20 and $45 for a half-bushel bag provided by the orchard. Many farms also charge a separate admission or parking fee of $5 to $15 per vehicle or person.
What equipment is provided, and what should visitors bring?
Orchards supply picking bags, peck containers, or plastic buckets at the entrance, and some offer pole pickers for high branches. Visitors should wear closed-toe shoes suitable for uneven soil and bring wagons or strollers for hauling heavy bags.
Are dogs allowed in apple picking orchards?
Federal food safety regulations prohibit pets in active crop areas at the majority of commercial orchards. Service animals recognized by the ADA are allowed, though non-service pets must usually remain in designated parking or picnic areas.
When is strawberry season?
Strawberry season generally peaks from late spring to early summer depending on your regional climate. Across Maine, harvest timing varies slightly between northern and southern areas, with 16 active strawberry farms listed in our state directory.
When are peaches ripe?
Peaches typically ripen between mid-summer and early autumn depending on the specific cultivar and weather conditions. In Maine, local orchards usually harvest throughout the warmer months, with 16 fruit farms available for visits.