About E.Z. Orchards Farm Market
E.Z. Orchards is the Zielinski family's farm on Hazelgreen Road northeast of Salem. Ed Zielinski, born on this farm in 1905, registered the E.Z. Orchards name more than 90 years ago, and his son and three grandsons carried it on, growing apples, pears and peaches. The farm market opened in 1992, the HarvestFest began in 1994, the Shortcake Stand followed in 1995, and the apple cider donuts, inspired by a family trip to New England, have been made since 1996. In 2008 Kevin Zielinski started making French-style cider, and the farm now makes five ciders and an apple dessert wine.
The market is open year-round, Monday through Friday from 9 am to 6 pm and Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm, with Sunday hours from 11 am to 5 pm (call to confirm Sundays outside October). What is on the shelves follows the seasons: cherries and berries in spring; peaches, grapes and cucumbers in summer; pears, pumpkins and chestnuts in fall; hazelnuts, holly wreaths and Christmas trees in winter. Apple cider and pumpkin donuts are made daily. There is no U-pick; apples are sold in the market. The Shortcake Stand serves strawberry, peach and berry shortcake from about mid-May to the second week of September.
HarvestFest 2026 runs from late September through October 30, with a pumpkin patch, a corn maze with farm facts, hayrides, a petting area with piglets, goats, a calf and sheep, and games such as pedal tractors. Admission is $5 on weekday mornings, $7 on weekday afternoons with hayrides, and $12.50 on weekends; kids 2 and under are free. Weekends bring food vendors and a cider donut truck. Pets are not allowed in the market or at HarvestFest.
JB Family Growers' lavender farm and flower market is only about 5 minutes away, and E.Z. Orchards keeps its own lavender garden beside the Shortcake Stand, so summer visitors can easily do both.
What to do
- Eat apple cider donuts, made fresh daily
- Order strawberry, peach or berry shortcake, mid-May to early September
- Walk the corn maze and ride the hayride at HarvestFest in October
- Choose a pumpkin from the patch, priced by the pound
- Take home French-style hard cider made on the farm
- Shop seasonal peaches, pears, chestnuts and hazelnuts
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Market open year-round; Shortcake Stand about mid-May to mid-September; HarvestFest late September through October 30 (2026)
- Hours
- Posted on their website (checked October 2026): Monday–Friday 9 am–6 pm; Saturday 9 am–5 pm; Sunday 11 am–5 pm (Sunday hours confirmed for October)
- Admission
- Market free. HarvestFest 2026: weekdays $5 before 1 pm, $7 after 1 pm with hayrides; weekends $12.50; ages 2 and under free
Good to know
- Dogs
- Not allowed in the market or HarvestFest (service animals only); leashed dogs allowed in the lavender garden by the Shortcake Stand
- Accessibility
- Market, Shortcake Stand and HarvestFest are wheelchair accessible; pumpkin patch and corn maze are unpaved
- Payment
- Oregon Trail EBT and Farm Direct Nutrition benefits accepted
Tips for your visit
- Visit HarvestFest on a weekday for lower admission and shorter lines
- On busy October weekends the lot can fill by early afternoon; use the overflow shuttle when it runs and do not park on the roadside
- Outside food is not allowed at HarvestFest on weekends
- Groups of 15 or more should call ahead
Pair it with a lavender farm
JB Family Growers-Lavender Farm & Flower Market · about 5 minutes away
JB Family Growers' lavender farm and flower market is about 5 minutes away, so a summer stop for shortcake pairs naturally with lavender and flowers.
Getting there
Questions
Does E.Z. Orchards have U-pick?
No. Visitors cannot go into the orchard; apples and other fruit are sold in the farm market.
How much is HarvestFest?
In 2026, $5 on weekday mornings, $7 on weekday afternoons with hayrides, and $12.50 on weekends; ages 2 and under are free.
Can I bring my dog?
Pets are not allowed in the market or at HarvestFest, but leashed dogs may visit the lavender garden by the Shortcake Stand.
When is the Shortcake Stand open?
From the start of local strawberry season, usually mid-to-late May, until about the second week of September.
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
