apples
pick your own
in caledon
Reopening August 14 2021. We wil be open daily from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. the last admission to the field is 5 pm. Guest have the choice of picking a 10 lb bag of apples for $25 (max 3 people per bag)or a 20 lb bag of apples for $40. (max 5 people per bag). There is no admission charge to enter our farm. We do require a min pick of $8 a person. This applies to all individuals who enter to 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! Please refrain from eating, sampling or tasting fruit in the field. We look forward to your visit during the 2021 Apple Season.
Opens August 14 for apple picking
Harvest Calendar:
| VARIETY | START DATE | APPROX END DATE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ginger Gold | August 14 | finished | Sweet & mildly tart |
| McIntosh | Sept 3 | Sept 22 | Tender, juicy, aromatic, tart-sweet |
| Cortland | Sept 10 | Sept 26 | Tart with hint of sweet and tangy |
| Gala | Sept 2 | Sept 30 | Crisp, firm, juicy, mild and sweet |
| Honey Crisp | Sept 13 | sept 30 | Crisp, juicy, mild, honeyed flavour |
| Empire | Sept 17 | Oct 3 | Sweet-tart, juicy cross between Red Delicious and McIntosh |
| Ambrosia | Sept24 | October 17 | Juicy, Honeyed Flavour |
| Golden Delicious | Sept 24 | October 17 | Crisp, mild, sweet |
| Jonagold | October 1 | October 14 | Crisp, juicy, sweet |
| Mutsu | October 1 | October 30 | Sweet-tart, distinct flavor |
| Northern Spy | October 1 | October 12 | Sweet, mildly tart |
| Red Delicious | October 1 | October 112 | Sweet, juicy |
| Red Fuji | October 8 | October 30 | 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!
Hours: Daily from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. Last entrance 5 pm.