Fall is here and with that comes lots of festive fall activities, fresh produce, and lots of baked goods and cider to enjoy! During this magnificent season in New England, make sure to spend a day at one of Connecticut’s local farms where you can enjoy pick-your-own apples, pears, and pumpkins, choose from a variety of goods at local farm stands, and of course – enjoy corn mazes, hayrides, and pumpkin patches. Here are some of the best local farms in CT:
BLUE JAY ORCHARDS
125 Plumtrees Road, Bethel, CT
(203) 748-0119
Website: bluejayorchardsct.com
Blue Jay Orchards offers a farm market, bakery, pick-your-own apples, and a pumpkin patch for visitors during the fall. The farm is open seven days a week and their Farm Market offers freshly picked apples, apple cider and their famous apple cider donuts, local honey and maple syrup, and more. The Pumpkin Patch is also open daily for visitors of all ages.
Photo credit: Blue Jay Orchards Facebook
BISHOP’S ORCHARDS
1355 Boston Post Road, Guilford, CT
(203) 453-2338
Website: bishopsorchards.com
Bishop’s Orchards grows the highest quality produce for you to enjoy year after year. Their fall festivities include pick-your-own apples, the corn maze, pumpkin patch, wagon rides, ice cream stand, food and drinks, and more! All activities are open together on weekends and holidays from 10am-5pm through October 30th.
Photo credit: Bishop’s Orchards
SILVERMAN’S FARM
451 Sport Hill Road, Easton, CT
(203) 261-3306
Website: silvermansfarm.com
Silverman’s Farm has sweet treats, fresh produce, and even scenic tractor rides to enjoy with friends and family. The Country market is full of fresh produce, breads, cheeses, and baked goods. Silverman’s is also known for their animal farm, featuring llamas, alpacas, sheep, and other animals to pet and feed. The market, animal farm, and pick-you-own apples are open 7 days a week from 9am to 5pm.
Photo credit: Silverman’s Farm
LYMAN ORCHARDS
105 South Street, Middlefield, CT 06455
(860) 349-6015
Website: lymanorchards.com
Lyman Orchards offers nearly 100 varieties of fruit and vegetables from June through October. You can visit the farm this fall to pick your own apples, pears, and pumpkins. The Apple Barrel Store is also open year round with fresh pies, apple cider donuts, muffins, pastries, breads, and more. And while you’re there, be sure to take a walk through their Corn Maze, open through November 6th.
Photo credit: Lyman Orchards
AVERILL FARM
250 Calhoun Street, Washington Depot, CT 06794
860-868-2777
Website: averillfarm.com
Averill Farm is a tenth generation family farm known for their varieties of apples and pears available for picking along with their famous apple cider donuts. Visit Averill Farm for the scenic views overlooking the beautiful Litchfield Hills and enjoy offerings from their farm stand, including seasonal fruit and vegetables, pumpkins, mums, maple syrup and honey, baked goods, and more. The farm is open daily from August 15th to December 24th.
Photo credit: Averill Farm
JONES FAMILY FARMS
606 Walnut Tree Hill Rd, Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-8425
Website: jonesfamilyfarms.com
Jones Family Farms offers one of the finest pick-your-own experiences in Connecticut and the Jones family invite you to visit the 400-acre farm and winery. Visit the Market Yard for farm animals, hayrides, corn maze, fall flowers, fresh apples, and over 50 varieties of pumpkins, gourds and squash in every shape and size. The farm is open daily during the fall season.
Photo credit: Jones Family Farms Facebook
Happy fall in Connecticut!
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