New Jersey has several apple orchards and farms where you can enjoy apple picking during the fall season. We’ve had so much fun over the years even though we never make it through all of the apples we pick.

Here are some popular venues for apple picking in New Jersey:

1. Alstede Farms – Located in Chester, Alstede Farms offers a wide variety of apples and other seasonal fruits. They often have family-friendly activities and events.
2. Terhune Orchards – Situated in Princeton, Terhune Orchards is a great place for apple picking. They offer a diverse range of apple varieties.
3. Melick’s Town Farm – With locations in Califon and Oldwick, Melick’s Town Farm is known for its apple orchards, and they often host apple-themed events and festivals.
4. Wightman Farms – Located in Morristown, Wightman Farms offers apple picking as well as a farm store with fresh produce and local goods.
5. Stony Hill Farms – This farm in Chester, New Jersey, offers apple picking, pumpkin picking, and various fall activities for families.
6. Battleview Orchards – Situated in Freehold, Battleview Orchards provides apple picking in a scenic setting. They also make their own apple cider.
7. Johnson’s Corner Farm – Located in Medford, Johnson’s Corner Farm has apple picking, hayrides, and a variety of other family-friendly fall activities.
8. Hacklebarney Farm Cider Mill – This Chester farm offers apple picking and homemade cider for a complete autumn experience.
9. Hillview Farms – Found in Gillette, Hillview Farms offers apple picking and often hosts special events and markets.
10. Demarest Farms – Located in Hillsdale, Demarest Farms is known for its apple orchard and hosts a variety of fall festivities.
11. Mackey’s Orchard (see image above) – Mackey’s Orchards is an eight-generation family-owned farm located in Belvidere, New Jersey.

Please note that apple picking seasons may vary slightly from year to year and from one apple variety to another. It’s a good idea to check the orchard’s website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date information on apple picking hours, availability, and any specific guidelines or requirements they may have. Enjoy your apple-picking adventure in New Jersey!

Here is a fun fact about apple ripeness I found and am happy to share!