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.
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Dubois Farm
2038 VT Route 17 E, Vergennes, VT 05491-8617
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Woodman Hill Orchard
175 Plank Rd, Vergennes, VT 05491-9679
Benson 1
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Cobble Knoll Orchard
1672 East Rd, Benson, VT 05743
Mon-Sun 9am-5pm
East Dorset 1
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Mad Tom Orchard
2615 Mad Tom Rd, East Dorset, VT 05253-9736
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Peck Farm Orchard
750 Sibley Rd, East Montpelier, VT 05651
Essex Junction 1
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Chapin Orchard
150 Chapin Rd, Essex Junction, VT 05452-2204
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Yates Family Orchard
1074 Davis Rd, Hinesburg, VT 05461-9357
Mendon 1
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Mendon Mountain Orchards & Motel
1894 US-4, Mendon, VT 05701-6812
Middlebury 1
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Happy Valley Orchard
217 Quarry Rd, Middlebury, VT 05753-9626
North Ferrisburg 1
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Monkton Ridge Orchard
79 Rotax Rd, North Ferrisburg, VT 05473-9410
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Wellwood Orchards
529 Wellwood Orchard Rd, Springfield, VT 05156-9609
Mon-Sun 9am-5pm until Nov 1
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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 Vermont, harvest timing varies slightly between northern and southern areas, with 11 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 Vermont, local orchards usually harvest throughout the warmer months, with 11 fruit farms available for visits.