PICK YOUR OWN INFO GUIDE

Our Fall Season Hours:Fridays: 10am-4pmSaturdays & Sundays: 10am-5pmFall Holiday Hours:Halloween (Sat 10/31): 10am-5pm*Hayrides & Doughnuts are available Saturdays, Sundays & select Monday holidays.

Check out our handy dandy picking calendar to find out what's ready for picking. Please, only pick what has been identified as ready! Our picking areas are designated with careful consideration for the ripeness of the fruit. Please remember, Mead is a working farm, not a public park. Enjoying fruit off the trees without purchasing may result in being asked to leave.

Our PYO prices change each year based on the crop size. We set prices just before the season begins, so if you don’t see them listed yet, please check back soon for updates.2026 Fall Season:Apples: $24/regular bag (20-25 medium-sized apples) or $40/large bag (40-50 medium-sized apples).Pumpkins & Decorative Gourds: 25% OFF Pick-Your-Own SALE!* Was $0.75/lb. - NOW $0.50/lb. *Sale applies to Orchard Pick-Your-Own purchases only. Excludes Farmers Markets and wholesale orders.

We offer FREE parking and entry to pick your own produce. You pay only for what you take home... And that's delicious fruits and vegetables.

We gladly accept cash, credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay as payment options for Pick-Your-Own activities and purchases at our Orchard Farmstand.

We have a family sized port-a-potty near our Orchard Farmstand and two standard port-a-potties in the field with hand washing sinks on the back.

Wear weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes. Don't forget, you'll be on an active farm. Don't forget your sunscreen, hats, and water! Especially for your little ones.

During our PYO Seasons, the Orchard is open to visitors rain or shine, but in the event of severe weather conditions, we reserve the right to close for the safety of our patrons. Please stay updated by following and checking our Facebook and Instagram pages for any closure notifications during the season.

During our Fall season, driving through the orchard is not allowed.

Before you begin picking, please wash or sanitize your hands.

We happily permit your fur babies! Leashed dogs are allowed on the property, as long as they are walked outside of growing areas and picked up after.

Picnic tables and spots for blankets are available at the farm - just ask our staff for the best picnic spots. Please remember, Mead is a working farm, not a public park. Enjoying fruit off the trees without purchasing may result in being asked to leave.

Free rolling wagons are available during apple-picking season to make your visit a little easier. Pick one up at our Farm Stand Pavilion, load ’em up with your picnic supplies and fresh-picked goodies, then roll on back to checkout when you’re done! 🍎🧺

We’re sorry, but for safety reasons our Apple Town playground is only open during our Main Fall Apple Picking Season. Thank you for understanding!

For your safety & the well-being of our apples, please don't climb on our trees!

Mead Orchards has a zero tolerance policy regarding harassment of any kind. If your behavior is deemed inappropriate, you will be escorted off the farm immediately.

Mead is not currently organic, as the humid weather in Dutchess County presents significant challenges for our delicate fruit trees. However, we are dedicated to husbanding our land with sustainable farming practices, including a constant ongoing effort to minimize our use of all chemicals, including pesticides. Click here for more information regarding our Orchard Management Practices.

Visit our FAQs page for all the details about Mead Orchards.

Please stay updated about what's happening at the orchard by following and checking our Facebook and Instagram pages. You can also get our updates delivered right to your inbox by joining our email list.