Where To Pick Apples In Sudbury: 2024 Guide

SUDBURY, MA — Fall doesn’t officially start until the autumnal equinox on Sunday, Sept. 22, but the season is already underway at Sudbury’s apple orchards.

There are plenty of activities at these fall attractions to appeal to all ages, especially kids.

The U.S. Apple Association estimates this season’s crop at 259,517,252 bushels, a 10 percent decrease from last year’s record harvest. Growers across the country report an excellent crop, Chris Gerlach, the trade group’s vice president of insights and analytics, said in a news release.

Patch has compiled a list of some of the best apple orchards and family-friendly fall attractions in and around Sudbury. Before you go, be sure to call ahead or check the orchard’s website to clarify hours of operation or to check for the availability of apples.

Drew Farm

Address: 31 Tadmuck Road, Westford, MA

Season dates: Sept. 7 to Oct. 31

Details: McIntosh apples, Cortland apples, Macoun apples, and more are on the harvest schedule, which also includes fall favorites like apple cider doughnuts and pumpkins. For more information, go to the Drew Farm website.

Phone: 978-807-0719

Belkin Family Lookout Farm

Address: 89 Pleasant St. South, South Natick

Details: The farm's pick-your-own orchard is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More information is available at the Belkin farm website.

Phone: (508) 651-1539

Tougas Family Farm

Address: 234 Ball Street, Northborough

Season dates: Mid-August to November

Details: Tougas Family Farm is a 2nd generation fruit farm offering pick-your-own strawberries, cherries, blueberries, blackberries, peaches, nectarines, apples and pumpkins. More information is available at the Tougas Family Farm website.

Phone: (508) 393-6406

Fairmount Fruit Farm

Address:8 87 Lincoln Street, Franklin

Season Dates: Sept. 7 through Oct. 14

Details: Apple picking is available weekends 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and weekdays 1 to 5 p.m. Hayrides a food truck, live music, and more are also on offer. More info is available at the Fairmount website.

Phone: 508-533-8737

Wojcik's Farm

Address: 65 Milk St. in Blackstone

Season dates: Apple picking began Labor Day weekend.

Details: In addition to the apple orchard, the farm offers a corn maze and a farm store. Find out more at the Wojcik's Farm website.

Phone: (508) 883-9220

Bolton Spring Farm

Address: 159 Main Street (route 117) in Bolton

Season dates: Apple seasons began Labor Day weekend.

Details: Set on 150 acres of pristine farmland, rolling orchard hills and woodlands, Bolton Spring Farm evokes a feeling of old New England country. More information is available at their website.

Phone: 978-779-2898

Dowse Orchards

Where: 98 North Main St. (Route 27) in Sherborn

Details: For the active family, Dowse Orchards has over 50 acres of apple trees with more than 20 varieties. More information available at the Dowse Orchards website.

Phone: 508.653.2639

Shelburne Farm

Address: 106 W. Acton Road, Stow, MA

Season dates: Apple season has begun as of Sept. 5.

Details: Shelburne Farm offers a wide range of apples from McIntosh and Cortland to autumn crisp and SnowSweet. The farm is open every day for pick your own and also has hay rides, warm cider doughnuts, and more. Go to Shelburne Farm's website to learn more.

Phone: 978-897-9287

Honey Pot Hill Orchards

Address: 18 Boon Road, Stow, MA

Details: Honey Pot Hill features 186 acres for apple picking. Several varieties are ripe for picking as of mid-September, including honey crisp, gala, and McIntosh. The farm also makes fresh doughnuts every day. Honey Pot Hill is open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Go to their website for more information.

Phone: 978-562-5666