United States
Orchards and pick your own farms in New York & New England
Late August to early November
This is the classic North American apple country. Orchards within two hours of New York City open their rows from late August, peak across the last two weeks of September and the first half of October, and pair picking with doughnuts, cider presses and hayrides.
Apples in New York & New England
Visiting farms in New York & New England
- • Peak leaf-peeping weekends sell out — many orchards now require timed tickets in October.
- • Ask which varieties are open that week; a big orchard only picks three or four rows at a time.
- • Weekday mornings are far quieter and often cheaper per pound.
Questions people ask
- When is apple picking season near New York?
- Late August for early varieties, with the peak from mid-September to mid-October and late keepers into early November.
- Do I need to book apple picking in advance?
- In October, yes — most Hudson Valley orchards sell timed entry for weekends. Weekdays are usually walk-in.