Fummer Time..When it still feels like summer time but you are starting to plan your Fall fun. When you still want to be on the beach but you are craving Pumpkin anything.. The following are my top 5 picks for late Summer/early Fall apple picking/pick your own, in and near NW Bergen County, NJ!
1. Alstede Farms – Chester, NJ
Apple picking season is almost underway and wagon/pony rides are currently running.
In addition to being open for daily apple picking, the farm offers all of its special attractions (a corn maze, pony rides, hayrides, and a bouncy house) every single day—not just on weekends. The farm does charge an admission fee (which includes a hayride). Keep in mind the farm tends to get very crowded on peak fall weekends.
2. Demarest Farms – Hillsdale, NJ
Apple picking season begins Saturday, September 2nd.Reservations are required. The playground and hayrides are a great, unique treat to the area/farm.
This popular farm boasts 14 varieties of pick-your-own apples. Apple picking is permitted on Saturdays and Sundays, beginning in early September, and the entrance fee gets you a hayride, playground access, and face time with the farm animals. Stop in the farm store before leaving for some great treats, including ice cream and apple cider doughnuts.
3. Secor Farms, Mahwah, NJ
A Mahwah staple, Secor farms is fun for the whole family! Hayrides, fresh flowers and herbs, apple and pumpkin picking and their famous apple cider donuts! While they are not a pick your own, they have tons of apple varieties in their market and hayrides start in mid September!
4. Dr. Davies Orchard- Congers, NY
In nearby Rockland County, you will find the famous Dr. Davies farm! Their farmstand is open every day from 9am-6pm. Peach and Apple picking have started and you can make reservations here: Book Online | Dr. Davies Farm (drdaviesfarm.com)
Admission into the orchard is $5, 1/2 Peck bags are $15 PER Bag
5. Wightman Farms – Morristown,NJ
Apple picking season begins around the second week of September at WF. Fall activities, including the hayride and maze are a blast for children.
Heads-up: A membership is required to enter this orchard, but it buys you access all season long for up to five people. Membership privileges include discounts on purchases and weekend attractions like a pumpkin slingshot, hayrides, and a corn maze. Before leaving, try some freshly squeezed apple cider, pressed from apples picked right at the farm. Apple picking is permitted only on Saturdays and Sundays.
