There's no food that welcomes the feeling of fall like freshly-picked apples. In Lehigh Valley, you'll find a number of locations offering locally-grown varieties, both in pre-picked and pick-your-own options. Before you head to the grocery store to stock up, consider paying a visit to one of these local pick-your-own farms, each offering the chance to head out to the fields and stock up on fall's sweetest treat.
Grim's Orchards Fall Festival
September 7 – November 3, 2024
No one celebrates the season quite as good as Grim's Orchards Fall Festival (9941 Schantz Rd., Breinigsville) from September 7 – November 3, 2024! Hop on a hayride to make your way to the orchard for apple picking, or opt for the perfect pumpkin in their spacious patch. Families will love additional activities including a corn maze, hay rides, and more. Pre-picked apples are also available at their roadside market, as well as their famous apple cider slushies. Yum!
Historic Bethlehem's Apple Days & Market to Go
September 13, 2024 - September 15, 2024
It’s time to ditch the hot summer days and welcome the crisp autumn air with Apple Days and Market to Go at Burnside Plantation (1461 Schoenersville Rd., Bethlehem)! The event features apple-themed foods, crafts and entertainment suitable for all ages and includes live music, demonstrations, and kid-friendly activities, making it a fun outing for the entire family. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Burnside Plantation is a historic 6.5-acre farm-in-the-city which includes a restored 1748 / 1818 farmhouse, two 1840s bank barns, a large kitchen garden and orchard, a corn crib, and wagon shed.
More Apple Fun
For additional pick-your-own varieties, consider visiting these local farms throughout September and October:
- Bob White Acres (3879 East Mill Hill Rd., Coopersburg)
- County Line Orchards (9200 Kings Highway, Kempton)
- George Schmidt Berry Farm (5681 Berry Dr., New Tripoli)
- Gogle Farms (5017 Mulberry St., Coplay)
- Gulick's Fruit Farm (6317 Kaylor Rd., Bangor)
- Rodale Institute (611 Siegfriedale Road, Kutztown)
And while you can't pick your own at the following locations, we always recommend supporting local farm stands. Produce from these local orchards can often be found in area grocery stores.
- Bechdolt's Orchard (2209 Leithsville Rd., Hellertown)
- Juniperdale Farms and The Produce Crib (1050 Browntown Rd., Nazareth)
- Scholl Orchards (3057 Center St., Bethlehem)
Ready for even more fall fun? Check out more things to see & do this autumn.