Apple Picking on Long Island

Fall is here, and that means crisp autumn air and of course; Apple Picking!. Apple picking is a staple fall activity, especially in New York, and there are several different orchards close by to Patchogue and New Village that our residents can choose from.

Prime apple picking season starts now and goes through the month of October. Here is a list of apple orchards that are about a 30-40 minutes’ drive from New Village of Patchogue.

Harbes Orchard: Located on Harbes Family Farm in Riverhead, their apple orchard is a 36 minute drive from us here in Patchogue. They offer 24 different types of apples all grown on their 15 acres of orchard. You can visit any weekend from 9 am until 6 pm. For a list of the different apple varieties grown on the farm and the best time to pick your favorite apples, you can look at this handy chart from their website.

Lewin Farms: Only a half hour away from New Village, you can visit Lewin Farms in Wading River for all your fall apple picking adventures! They are open weekends and holidays as well as select weekdays for Long Island residents to visit. The orchards are located in Calverton and you can find directions on their website.

Windy Acres Farm: Also located in Calverton, Windy Acres is another popular apple picking spot located a half hour from New Village. Their Facebook page provides all information regarding events, updates and apples! Tractors and wagon rides bring guests out to their orchards from the main farm, but it is also walkable as it is a half mile away from the parking lot. Apple picking will continue as long as there are apples to pick! They are open 9am-6pm most days, but check their websites or give them a call if you want to make sure.

Seven Ponds Orchard: Open 7 days a week now through Thanksgiving, Seven Ponds Orchard is about a 40 minute drive from Patchogue, but well worth the trip! Their hours are 9 am- 6 pm Monday-Sunday and they offer a variety of apples to pick! Check their page for updates on what apples are currently available, or you can always reach out and give them a call. They also provide a wonderful farmers market offering delicious goods such as pies, donuts, cider and all your favorite fall treats!

If you don’t mind going for a little adventure and making the trip further across Long Island, there are more orchards that are still less than an hour from Patchogue that are great picks for your fall apple picking fun!

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Wickham’s Farm