About Applewood Orchard
Applewood Orchard on Hamburg Avenue in southern Lakeville grows a long run of apples. First Kiss and Paula Red come first in mid to late August, Chestnut crabapples in the first week of September, Sweet 16 and Honeycrisp in mid to late September, Fireside (also called Connell Red) in early October, and a late keeper that ripens in late October and can store for up to a year. The orchard's original John Deere tractor still sits out in the sunflower field.
There's no fee to come pick; you pay only for what you take, by the pound, at prices posted at the orchard. Many varieties are sold both U-pick and pre-picked, and the Apples page on their website marks which are picking now, sparse or sold out, so look before you drive over. Honeycrisp is usually ready in mid to late September and goes quickly.
The pumpkin patch, hedge maze, corn pit and play set area are free, and hayrides run on Saturdays and Sundays. The corn maze and jumping pillow cost extra and are booked through their website. A sunflower field blooms earlier in the season, and the orchard's season notes promise mini donuts, photo spots and family events. Private events can also be arranged.
Lavender Barnyard is less than 2 miles east, about 5 minutes away, so the two are easy to combine on any day both are open.
What to do
- Pick your own Honeycrisp, usually mid to late September
- Choose pumpkins in the free pumpkin patch
- Wander the hedge maze and corn pit (free)
- Take a weekend hayride
- Book the corn maze or jumping pillow online (extra fee)
- Find the orchard's original John Deere tractor in the sunflower field
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Apples ripen from mid–late August (First Kiss, Paula Red) through late October; Honeycrisp usually mid to late September
- Hours
- Posted hours (2026 website): Mon–Tue 11am–6pm; Wed–Fri 10am–6pm; Sat–Sun 9am–6pm
- Admission
- No fee to pick (apples sold by the pound); corn maze and jumping pillow cost extra
Good to know
- Dogs
- Service animals only
- Reservations
- Corn maze and jumping pillow are booked online
Tips for your visit
- Pick only what you plan to buy; apples are priced by the pound
- Leave dogs at home; only identified service animals are allowed in the orchard
- Come on a Saturday or Sunday if you want the hayride
- Check the Apples page on their website for what's ripe before you go
Pair it with a lavender farm
Lavender Barnyard · about 5 minutes away
Lavender Barnyard is under 2 miles east, about 5 minutes away.
Getting there
Questions
Does Applewood Orchard charge admission?
No. There's no fee to pick apples; you pay only for the apples, by the pound. The corn maze and jumping pillow have a per-person fee.
Are dogs allowed at Applewood Orchard?
No. Dogs aren't allowed in the orchard; properly identified service animals are.
When are Honeycrisp apples ready?
Usually in mid to late September. Their website and social pages post when each variety is ready.
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