Guilford's Bishop's Orchards Announces Annual Fall Festival

GUILFORD, CT — Guilford-based Bishop’s Orchards has opened its annual Fall Festival, running daily through Nov. 4 at its main orchard at 480 New England Road (this location is not the Farm Market & Creamery on Route 1).

The festival, open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., features apple and pear picking, wagon rides, a pick-your-own flower field, and pumpkin picking starting later in September. Weekend activities include food trucks and seasonal offerings from the farm’s general store.

This year’s corn maze highlights Connecticut’s recent recognition as the “Pizza Capital of the U.S.” in partnership with the New Haven Pizza Club. The maze includes pizza-themed attractions and photo spots alongside Bishop’s activity area, which has slides, bounce pads, pedal karts, and other features.

A new Cider Hut & Garden, expected to open later in September, will serve hard cider and Bishop’s wines on tap for visitors age 21 and older.

Admission for the activity area and corn maze is $15 on weekdays ($13 if purchased online) and $18 on weekends ($15 online). Apple-picking admission on weekends is $2 plus the cost of a bag, with prices ranging from $25 to $45. Weekday admission to the orchard is free.

Tickets are available online at: https://bishopsorchardsstore.myshopify.com/

For more information, visit www.bishopsorchards.com.

Simplified Pricing for 2025

• Apple Picking & Wagon Rides (Weekends): $2 admission + apple bag purchase ($25 small bag, holds ~10 lbs; $45 large bag, holds ~20 lbs).
• Orchard Admission (Weekdays): Free.
• Activity Area & Corn Maze Admission: $15 weekdays ($13 online in advance), $18 weekends ($15 online in advance). Admission is required for all ages; children must be supervised.