🍏**Get Ready for Apple-Picking Fun in Harrisburg & the West Shore!**🍏
It’s officially apple-picking season in the Harrisburg and West Shore areas! Whether you're planning to create some unforgettable family memories or you're just craving the sweet crunch of a freshly picked apple, you're in for a treat. With a variety of pick-your-own apple orchards to choose from, the Capitol Area and the Cumberland Valley offers some of the best spots to experience fall’s finest activity.
So, grab your baskets, throw on your favorite flannel (because, let’s face it, it’s a fall fashion must), and get ready to explore the top apple orchards in Harrisburg and the West Shore Area. Not only will you get a taste of fresh, local apples, but you’ll also have a blast picking them straight from the tree—talk about a workout you can feel good about!
Check out the list below for all the details on the best apple-picking spots around the Capitol Area and Cumberland Valley. It’s time to enjoy a fun-filled day in the crisp fall air with your family while munching on the best apples the season has to offer. Happy picking!
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Pick-Your-Own Apple Orchards in the Cumberland Valley and Capitol Area
Boyer Nurseries & Orchards
405 Boyer Nursery Rd,
Biglerville, PA 17307
Details: Pick-your-own farm grows cherries, blueberries, and apples Monday through Saturday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm and Sunday, 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Please call first for availability (717)-677-8558 or check the Facebook page.
Hollabaugh Bros., Inc
545 Carlisle Rd.
Biglerville PA 17307
Details: Pick-your-own farm grows blueberries, flowers and apples. PYO hours are 10am-4pm Monday-Saturday and 12-4pm on Sundays. Hours subject to change based on availability; please call 717-677-8412 before coming if it’s the only reason you’re coming!
Masonic Village Farm Market
310 Eden View Road,
Elizabethtown, PA, United States, 17022
Details: Pick-your-own farm grows apples, pumpkins, peaches, and sunflowers. Pick-Your-Own (PYO) apples and peaches is open Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Sunday, Noon - 3 p.m., during specific dates. Pumpkins are only available on specified weekends (check social media for updates).
Mt. Airy Orchards
522 E Mt Airy Rd,
Dillsburg, PA 17019
Details:Pick-your-own farm grows many options throughout the spring, summer and fall. Fall PYO includes:
- Apple Picking open every day of September and October. Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm (last entrance 5:30), Sunday 12pm-5pm (last entrance 4:30), Labor Day & Columbus Day 12pm-5pm (last entrance 4:30). Walk-ins welcome on weekdays, but TIMED TICKETS needed for Saturdays, Sundays, Labor Day & Columbus Day. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Click here to get your ticket.
- Pumpkin Picking starts mid-September. Open Saturdays 9am-6pm (last entrance 5:30) & Sundays 12pm-5pm (last entrance 4:30) through late October, as well as Columbus Day 12pm-5pm (last entrance 4:30). Pumpkin picking is not available Monday-Friday, but we will have pumpkins at the store for purchase.
*Publisher notes* A favorite spot for our family featuring a top-notch fun farm, wonderful festivals and activities and so much more. We love Karen and the whole Mt. Airy staff and they've always made every member of our family feel special and welcomed. From camp accommodations for my special needs kiddo to taking very good care of my toddler's baby doll when accidentally left there (they even took pictures of Baby PizzaEagleHighway Benion's great adventures on the farm so Ridley would be at ease) they are truly wonderful.
Orchard Valley Farm
8773 Yellow Church Rd.
Seven Valleys, PA 17360
Details: Pick your own farm grows strawberries, raspberries, cherries, 22 varieties of apples, 8 varieties of peaches, a variety of pumpkins, along with cut your own flowers
Strites Orchards
1000 Strites Rd,
Harrisburg, PA 17111
Details: U-Pick Apple hours are different than the market hours. U-Pick is typically open M-F, Sat 8-4, Sun 11-3.
IMPORTANT: Nature can be unpredictable. We do our best to provide accurate information, but always recommend you double check before heading out on a excursion. This is especially true for Pick-Your-Own!
Make the Most of Your Apple-Picking Adventure
Don't forget to bring along some essentials like a sturdy basket, comfortable shoes, and a camera to capture those picture-perfect moments picking apples in {Town}.
Looking for ideas on what to do with your just-picked apples? Check out these recipes — favorites of Macaroni KID families:
- You'll Want To Make These Crave-Worthy Caramel Apple Nachos Right Now
- Enjoy this Delicious Jewish Apple Cake to Celebrate Rosh Hashanah
- Family Apple Crisp Recipe A Delicious Fall Treat
Upcoming Harrisburg and West Shore Area Apple Events you wont want to miss!
🆓🍎New Cumberland Apple Festival @ New Cumberland Borough ParkSeptember 28, 2024
Apples (Family Program) @ The State Museum (Harrisburg)September 28, 2024
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