2024 Vermont Apple And Pumpkin U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

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Apple And Pumpkin U-Pick Orchards in Vermont in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for apples and pumpkins that we know of in this area. Not all areas of any state, nor even every state, have apples and pumpkins orchards that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using the add a farm form!

Remember to always check with the farm's own website or Facebook page before you go - or call or email them if they don't have a website or Facebook page. Conditions at the farms and crops can change literally overnight, so if you want to avoid a wasted trip out there - check with the farm directly before you go! If I cannot reach them, I DON'T GO!

PLEASE report closed farms, broken links and incorrect info using the "Report Corrections" form below.

Addison County

  • Douglas Orchards - apples, raspberries, pumpkins.
    1050 Rt 74 W, Shoreham, VT 05770. Phone: 802-897-5043. Email: ssview@shoreham.net. Open: mid-June to mid July; September to November. Directions: Rte 74, 1 mile west of Shoreham Village. They also have applesauce, apple cider, "drops" apples, apple cider donuts, strawberries, and pumpkins. . Click here for a map and directions. . facebook page. The orchard grows apples, pears, cherries & berries, and make cider. Since the beginning, they've grown the land into a thriving apple orchard that's become an important tourist attraction and community asset, offering pick-your-own apples, strawberries and raspberries, as well as fresh-pressed cider, cherries and pears. Cortland, Empire, Gala, Ginger Gold, Macoun, McIntosh and Spartan apples for PYO (UPDATED: July 21, 2021, JBS)

Chittenden County

Franklin County

  • West Swanton Orchards - PYO apples, pumpkins
    9 Fourth St, Swanton, VT 05488. Phone: (802) 868-9100. Email: waynel@together.net. Open: Mid-May through mid- December. Directions: 752 North River St, VT Route 78W, approximately 4 miles from Swanton village. . Click here for a map and directions. West Swanton Orchards Also has a farm stand with strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, vegetables, apples, pumpkins.

Grand Isle County

  • Allenholm Farm - Blueberries, raspberries, vegetables, pumpkins, apples
    111 South Street (but send mail to PO Box 300), South Hero, VT 05486. Phone: 802-372-5566. Email: apples@together.net. Open: Memorial Day weekend - December 24. Click here for a map and directions.
    Allenholm Farm Facebook page. . . Atwe grow about 20 varieties of apples. In the Fall we offer Pick Your Own, which is enjoyed by hundreds of families each year.facebook page
  • Hackett's Orchard - apples, pumpkins
    86 South Street, South Hero, VT 05486. Phone: 802-372-5555. Email: chhluvapls@aol.com. Open: April 1- December 31. Directions: turn off US Route 2 at Merchants Bank onto South St, 8/10 mile on right. Also ready picked: Raspberries, strawberries, vegetables, pumpkins, apples, bakery. Come pick your own apples and enjoy a wagon ride as well. We usually . Click here for a map and directions.
    Hackett's Orchard Facebook page. . open our orchard to picking after Labor Day but the time really depends on the apples. 47 varieties of apples, fresh cider donuts, apple cider, vegetables, pumpkins, Vermont maple syrup and more. Enjoy our picnic and play area, and scheduled fall wagon rides and orchard tours. School groups welcome. (UPDATED: May 4, 2015, JBS)

Washington County

  • Burtt's Apple Orchard - Uses integrated pest management practices, apples, cherries, pumpkins, winter squash, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, Cider mill fresh apple cider made on the premises, porta-potties are available, picnic area you may bring your own food, school tours
    283 Cabot Plains Rd, Cabot, VT 05647. Phone: 802-917-2614. Email: gregburtt@gmail.com. Open: Apples - Monday through Sunday, from 9 am to 6 pm, Labor Day Weekend through October 31; Cherries - See our website. Directions: Approximately 2.5 miles north of Cabot Creamery along route 215. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard.
    Burtt's Apple Orchard Facebook page. . Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Cherries are usually ripe in mid July; Pumpkins are ripe at the same time as apples in September and October. We use Integrated Pest Management to substantially reduce the amount of chemicals used in our orchard. With over 40 varieties of apples, pears, and cherries you are sure to find your favorite at Burtt's. You've got to try our homemade cider donuts and fresh unpasteurized cider. For the kids, (and adults who like random fun) there's the amazing apple shooter!. Pick-your-own apples are $1 per pound. Pick-your-own Honeycrisp are $2 per pound. Pick-your-own tart cherries are $3 per pound. Please no dogs in the orchard, but they are welcome in our fields!

 

Pumpkin

Pumpkin Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Do you want it for a party, decoration or eating?

For a wedding or party:

See this page: Finding pumpkins for weddings

Decoration to paint or carve:

OK, Then you need only look for any pumpkin that is
  • visually appealing, evenly a deep orange. The shape is just whatever appeals to you. If it grew on its side and has a flat spot, you can either make that the make or use it as part of your design!
  • free from cuts, soft spots, bruises. The flesh should feel hard, and not give easily. Infections can invade easily and cause rot
  • Make sure the stem is attached.

Store it carefully, especially if you pick it from the vine yourself. Cure a fresh-picked pumpkin by keeping it in a dry place. Don't handle or disturb it. Curing toughens the rind, making it less prone to rot. Pumpkins will keep for months in a cool (50 F to 65F dry, low humidity environment; such as a cool, dry basement.

Tip: If you like roasted or baked pumpkin seeds, you can save the seeds from any pumpkin!

To make a pumpkin pie!

Then you need a small, sweet type of pumpkin that has been developed for eating. They are smaller, typically about 8" to 10" diameter. The meat is much less stringy and smoother than a decorative pumpkin variety. Pumpkin is rich in vitamin A and potassium. One-half cup of cooked pumpkin provides more than the recommended daily allowance of vitamin A. One cup of cooked pumpkin contains only 81 calories. It's low in fat and sodium! Usually you can get these at the grocery store, and some of the pumpkin patches and farm stands have them. Be sure to tell them that you intend to use it for a pumpkin pie. Again, look for firm, no soft spots, or signs of any rot. See this page for easy, illustrated directions to make a pumpkin pie from a fresh pumpkin!

Varieties of Pumpkins

  • Sugar - Excellent for baking
  • Jack O'Lantern - most common for carving
  • White Lumina - unusual, medium-sized white pumpkin
  • Mini - Great for decoration
  • Gourds - Many varieties, used for decorations

For a very complete, detailed list of many varieties of pumpkins and where to get the seeds, see this page!

Want to Grow Your Own Pumpkins?

Then see this page!

Pumpkin recipes

Other Local Farm Products (Honey, Horses, Milk, Meat, Eggs, Etc.)
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)

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Canning scoop (this one is PERFECT)

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8oz canning jars for jams

Regular canning lids

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Find Other types of farms:

Easter egg hunts

Children's consignment sales

Farm markets and roadside stands

Road trips and camping resources

Local Honey, apiaries, beekeepers

Local Meat, Milk and Eggs

Consumer fraud and scams information

Home canning supplies at the best prices on the internet!

Maple Syrup Farms, sugarworks, maple syrup festivals

Environmental information and resources

Farms For Your Event for birthday parties, weddings, receptions, business meetings, retreats, etc.

Festivals - local fruit and vegetable festivals

Pumpkin patches and corn mazes

Christmas Tree Farms and lots


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