Apple picking is the perfect tradition to mark the start of the fall season. Once you’ve spent a fun day in the orchard picking your own apples, you can enjoy a cup of warm apple cider and indulgent apple pastries from the orchard’s farm store.
No matter where you are in the First State, you’re sure to have options for U-pick apples within convenient driving distance. Whether they’re in Delaware or just over the line in Pennsylvania or Maryland, these orchards are the perfect place to kick off the fall season.
Fifer Orchards
You can’t talk apples in Delaware without talking about Fifer Orchards. The farm has been in operation since 1919 and is a Delaware mainstay for farm-fresh produce. While crisp apples are always available at the farm store, you can pick apples yourself on Fridays and Saturdays through October 19. Take a wagon ride out to the orchard and pick a bag full of apples.
Don’t forget to stop by the farm store for fresh apple cider, apple butter, apple cider donuts, fresh baked pie and more.
1919 Allabands Mill Road, Camden Wyoming | 697-2141
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Thousand Acre Farm
This high-density orchard has a wide variety of apples grown on dwarf trees for easy picking. Because Thousand Acre Farm is a year-round wedding and events venue, you do have to schedule ahead if you want to pick apples. More information can be found online on the U-pick apples page.
260 South Reedy Point Road, Middletown | 455-8880
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Linvilla Orchards
Just over the line in Media, PA, this apple orchard is perfect for those living in northern Delaware. The pick-your-own program is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and tickets are available online. Along with 25 varieties of apples on 20 acres of orchards, Linvilla offers plenty of other unique farm experiences. From fishing to farm animal encounters to the farm market, beer garden and Linvilla Grill, there are plenty of activities for families to enjoy.
137 West Knowlton Road, Media, PA | 876-7116
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Milburn Orchards
Enjoy U-pick apples at Milburn Orchards every Saturday and Sunday, starting September 2. Bag sizes range from a kiddie bag for $7 to a large bag for $36. Reservations are required and can be made online. This Elkton, MD, orchard is a great option for families in the Newark area. A new family tradition is just a few minutes down the road!
1495 Appleton Road, Elkton, MD | 398-1349
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