Where To Pick Apples In Chester: 2025 Guide

CHESTER— Fall doesn’t officially start until the autumnal equinox on Monday, Sept. 22, but the season is already underway at Chester’s apple orchards.

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

Patch has compiled a list of some of the best apple orchards and family-friendly fall attractions in Chester. 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.

Hacklebarney Farm Cider Mill

• Address: 104 State Park Rd, Chester Township
• Season dates: Labor Day Weekend through Dec. 23
• Details: Apple Picking, Farmer’s Market, Corn Maze, Apple Cider Demonstrations, and more activities available.
• Hours: Thursday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Cost: Prices vary depending on activities (No entry fee for apple picking Sept. 13)
• Phone: 908-879-6593

Alstede Farms

• Address: 1 Alstede Farms Ln, Chester
• Season dates: Apple Picking Season is Early August to Early November
• Details: Pick Your Own Fruit/Vegetable, Hard Cider Tent, Animal Feeding, Farmer’s Market, Live Music, and more.
• Hours: Weekdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Weekends, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Cost: Pick Your Own prices range from $18.99 – $85.99
• Phone: 908-879-7189

Riamede Farm

• Address: 122 Oakdale Rd, Chester
• Season dates: Apple Picking Season Sept. 6 to Oct. 26
• Details: Apple/Pumpkin Picking, Live Music, Story Time, Photo Ops, Line Dancing, Wagon Rides and more.
• Hours: Wednesday through Monday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Cost: General Admission is — $3.50 on Weekdays, $10.50 on Weekends/Holidays, $37.50 for Season Pass
• Phone: 908-879-7762

Stony Hill Farm Market

• Address: 15 North Rd, Chester
• Season dates: Apple Picking Early September through mid-October
• Details: Fruit Picking, Winery, Farmers’ Markets, Corn Maze, Concessions, and more.
• Hours: Open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Dec. 23
• Cost: General Admission— $7.99 online, $10.99 at the gate.
• Phone: 908-879-2908

Parks Farms LLC

• Address: 525 State Route 24, Chester
• Season dates: Apple Picking Sept. 13 to mid-October
• Details: Apple and Pumpkin Picking, Fall Farm Store, Hayrides, and more.
• Hours: Weekend Apple Picking 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Cost: Prices vary depending on activities
• Phone: 908-879-5509

This should be a good year for apple picking, according to the 2025 forecast from the U.S. Apple Association, which estimates the harvest will be 6 percent higher than in 2024, for a total of 273 million bushels.

That estimate is based on USDA data from the top seven apple-producing states — respectively, Washington, New York, Michigan, Pennsylvania, California, Oregon and Virginia. When other states are considered, total production could be as much as 290 million bushels, the industry trade group said.

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