We open for apple picking on August 30 2019
Apple Picking
Open daily 10am to 5:30pmWe make it easy, so you can have the maximum amount of fun. Here’s how it works:
Bags: Complimentary plastic and reusable cloth bags will be provided upon arrival. All bags are heavy-duty and will hold approximately 8 kg (20 lbs) of your choice of apples.
Entrance Fee: There is no entrance fee to enter the orchard, however, we do ask that a minimum of $5.00 of apples be picked per person. If the minimum per person is not picked the difference will be charged at checkout.
Pick-Your-Own Price: Fill your bag to the top and it’s yours for $29. If you don’t quite make it to full then it’s $1.70/lb.
Ready Pick Apples: Are available from mid-September until closing.
Harvest Calendar:
| VARIETY | START DATE | APPROX END DATE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ginger Gold | August 30 | September 18 | Sweet & mildly tart |
| McIntosh | Sept 7 | September 30 | Tender, juicy, aromatic, tart-sweet |
| Cortland | Sept 20 | Oct 7 | Tart with hint of sweet and tangy |
| Gala | Sept 20 | Oct 7 | Crisp, firm, juicy, mild and sweet |
| Honey Crisp | Sept 20 | Sept 29 | Crisp, juicy, mild, honeyed flavour |
| Empire | Sept 27 | Oct 14 | Sweet-tart, juicy cross between Red Delicious and McIntosh |
| Ambrosia | Sept 27 | Oct 14 | Juicy, Honeyed Flavour |
| Golden Delicious | Sept 27 | Oct 14 | Crisp, mild, sweet |
| Jonagold | October 3 | November 4 | Crisp, juicy, sweet |
| Mutsu | October 3 | November 4 | Sweet-tart, distinct flavor |
| Northern Spy | October 3 | November 4 | Sweet, mildly tart |
| Red Delicious | October 3 | Finished | Sweet, juicy |
| Red Fuji | October 13 | November 4 | Mild sweet, juicy, firm |
Please note that when varieties become ready, we are typically picking them for about 3 weeks.
More Information
Location: Our apple orchard is located just behind the parking area at Downey’s Strawberry & Apple Farm
Wagon Rides: Are available each weekend out to the orchard
Apple Cider: Freshly pressed, our cider is available mid-September until closing early November
Candy Apples: Are available on weekends late-September until the end of October
Buses: If you are planning a bus trip to pick at the orchard, please contact us before you come so that we are ready for you!
School Tours: We offer hands-on, educational tours of the orchard. Please visit the School Tours pages on Downey’s Farm Market