Picking apples is a favorite fall activity for families, both to pick and to eat! We’ve collected a list of great family farms where you can get all your favorite apple treats. Pick your own apples from these Maryland apple orchards for lots of family fun and great memories.
Apples will store well and can be eaten in a variety of ways: fresh, cooked, frozen, canned and made into many tasty desserts! They also make a great addition to fun crafts.
Maryland apple crop seasons vary but are generally September through October in Maryland, with some varieties possibly starting in August.
Be sure to call before heading out to a farm to check for picking schedules and availability! Some listed below allow for you to pick your own apples while others have fresh already picked apples and other produce for sale.
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To pick an apple, roll the fruit upwards off the branch and give it a twist. Apples ripen from the outside of the tree towards the center, so the apples on the outside branches will be the ripest. Once picked, they stop ripening.
Maryland Apple Orchards & Apple Picking
Have a favorite you-pick orchard but don’t see it on our list? Let us know and we’ll add it to the list! See the map below for the orchard nearest you! Ready for more fun on the farm? Go spend the day at one of these Maryland Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes.
Updated list for 2022 Season.