Apple Picking in Greater Rochester, NY and the Finger Lakes
Pick your own apples in Rochester and the surrounding counties!
One great way to get your kids to eat more fruit -- and introduce them to the subtleties of sweet/tangy tastes -- is by taking them apple picking to a local orchard. Below are places to go and things to do for a day in the orchard all around Rochester.
Types of Apples
Curious about the wide varieties of apples and what they're used for and taste like? Check out this neat page from New York Apple Country that provides photos and information. And, just to make you feel even better about taking your family out for a day picking apples, here is an article from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield on the health benefits of a trip to the apple orchard.
Where can your family pick apples in western New York?
For more information on local places your family can pick apples, below are locations of orchards in Rochester and . If you know of a U-pick apple location that I have not included, please email us!
If a grower does not have a web site listing hours, PLEASE call first to make sure they are open! (This is experience talking!)
KidsOutAndAbout.com Featured Pick-Your-Own Apple Farms in greater Rochester, NY
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Wayne County Apple Tasting Trail
Wayne county has a wonderful Apple Tasting Trail. Throughout October, travel to the 12 different farms and markets in the gorgeous countryside, get your passport stamped, and win prizes! Extra-special events are planned for their annual Tasting Weekend, which in 2018 is October 5-8 (including Columbus Day). Click here for more information and a map!
G and S Orchards
Just 15 short minutes east of Rochester G and S Orchards is your source for you-pick and picked apples, berries and pumpkins. Enjoy the beautiful undulating country side and experience the great outdoors with your family.
Morgan's Farm Market
U-Pick apples from mid September thru October. Bring the family for a fun-filled day! Morgan's Farm Market is located 10 miles East of Penfield just off Rt.441. Be sure to check out our web site and our Facebook page for all the goings on! The last 2 weekends in October are typically pay one price U-Pick for all you can carry! No Bags Allowed :)
Becker Farms and Vizcarra Vineyards
U-Pick Apples now available at Becker Farms! Many varieties available for picking from now until Nov.1st.
Pricing:
$5.50 Includes access to the apple orchard and a 4-quart bag of apples.
Buy 4 $5.50 4 quart apple bags and get the 5th free!
$15 - 1/2 bushel bag,
$25 - Bushel Bag
Pre-Purchase apple bags online starting Sept. 1!
Wagon rides to the orchard on the weekends. All bag purchases include access to the orchard. You can not enter the Orchard without the minimum $5.50 purchase
Picking everyday 10-5. Please call 716-772-2211 or visit our website beckerfarms.com for the most up to date picking conditions and varieties available on the day you visit.
Wickham Farms
Visit Wickham Farms gorgeous apple orchard. Open from mid-August through October, we offer 13 varieties of apples (including Honeycrisp, Fuji, Gala, McIntosh, Empire, and more) throughout the season. Purchase a peck bag to fill and enjoy a hayride (weekends only) into the orchard. Our 5,000 trees are loaded with easy to reach fruit, so even the smallest member of your group can pick. Want to do more than pick apples? Purchase a Barnyard Admission and enjoy the jumping pillow, jumping pad, mini-golf, kiddie train, apple cannons, hayrides, mazes, slides, and so much more! No visit the farm is complete without a stop in our main barn for delicious fresh donuts, homemade fudge or cookies. Come see all we have to offer!
For more information and apple variety availability, visit our website at www.wickhamfarms.com, or call the Apple Hotline at 585-364-9313.
Mid-August thru October (Daily)
10 AM to last entry at 6 PM
(Farm closes at 7 PM)
Lots more to do in the fall!
Click here for our master guide to fall family fun in the Rochester area, including corn mazes, farm fun, and Halloween.
