apples
pick your own
in caledon
Apple picking OPENS on Saturday August 16th 2025. We look forward to your visit this season!
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Apple Picking
We are Open daily from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. The last admission to the field is 5 pm.Guests have the choice of picking a 10 lb bag of apples for $26 (max 3 people per bag) or a 20 lb bag of apples for $42 (max 5 people per bag).
You are required to purchase a bag based on the amount of people in your group. This applies to all individuals who enter the farm. Bags are purchased at the entrance.
Please note that pick your own is a harvest. It is not a social gathering or a buffet! No Pets Please.
All bags, large purses, backpacks and diaper bags must remain locked in your vehicle during your visit. You need your hands free to pick apples!
Harvest Calendar:
| VARIETY | START DATE | APPROX END DATE | DESCRIPTION |
| Ginger Gold | August 16 | Sept 14 | Sweet & mildly tart |
| McIntosh | September 10 | Oct 1 | Tender, juicy, aromatic, tart-sweet |
| Cortland | Sept 16 | Oct 1 | Tart with hint of sweet and tangy |
| Gala | Sept 16 | Oct 15 | Crisp, firm, juicy, mild and sweet |
| Honey Crisp | Sept 19 | Oct 9 | Crisp, juicy, mild, honeyed flavour |
| Empire | Sept 24 | Oct 30 | Sweet-tart, juicy cross between Red Delicious and McIntosh |
| Ambrosia | Oct 1 | Oct 20 | Juicy, Honeyed Flavour |
| Golden Delicious | Sept 24 | Oct 20 | Crisp, mild, sweet |
| Jonagold | Oct 1 | Oct 30 | Crisp, juicy, sweet |
| Mutsu | Oct 4 | Oct 30 | Sweet-tart, distinct flavor |
| Northern Spy | October 1 | Oct 30 | Sweet, mildly tart |
| Red Delicious | October1 | Oct 30 | Sweet, juicy |
| Red Fuji | October 15 | Nov 10 | Mild sweet, juicy, firm |
Please note that when varieties become ready, we are typically picking them for about 3 weeks. We cannot promise how long each variety will be available as selection is based on weather and the number of guests who visit the farm. Thank you for understanding.
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 (weather permitting).
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 by email before you come so that we are ready for you!
(info@downeysupickfarm.ca)
Hours: Daily from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. Last entrance 5 pm.
No Pets Please!
Due to the nature of our business emotional support dogs are not allowed at any time!
Please leave all bags, large purses, backpacks and diaper bags locked safely in your vehicle! They will not be permitted in the orchard.