About Sam's Orchard
Sam's Orchard is a pick-your-own apple orchard and flower farm on a hilltop in Freelton, in the rural north end of Hamilton. It opens only in fall, and the view from the top of the property is part of the draw, along with rows of apple trees and a sunflower patch you can cut from.
In 2026 the farm is open Saturdays, Sundays and Thanksgiving Monday from September 5 to October 31, 9 am to 5 pm with last entry at 4:30. Apples are $3 a pound and sunflowers $2.50 a stem, and there is a pumpkin patch to pick from as well. With only about 18 open days in the whole season, it pays to plan ahead.
Beyond picking, there is a corn maze, a kids' fun zone, a hay jump, horseshoes and cornhole, plus chickens and piglets to visit. Families can bring their own lunch, since picnics are welcome as long as you pack out your garbage, and pets are allowed too. Tickets can be bought online or at the gate, and children two and under are free.
Kelso Lavender near Milton is about 15 minutes to the northeast, so you can plan a summer lavender visit and a fall apple trip in the same corner of the escarpment.
What to do
- Pick your own apples at $3 a pound (2026)
- Cut sunflowers at $2.50 a stem
- Choose a pumpkin from the patch
- Walk the corn maze and let kids loose in the fun zone and hay jump
- Bring a picnic and enjoy the hilltop view
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Weekends and Thanksgiving Monday, early September through October 31
- Hours
- 2026 season (September 5–October 31): Saturdays, Sundays and Thanksgiving Monday 9 am–5 pm, last entry 4:30 pm
- Admission
- 2026: tickets online or at the gate; children 2 and under free; apples $3/lb, sunflowers $2.50 each
Good to know
- Dogs
- Allowed
- Reservations
- Walk-in
Tips for your visit
- Bring your own picnic, and take your garbage home
- There are no refunds for rain, so check the forecast before buying tickets online
- Arrive by 4:30 pm, the last entry time
Pair it with a lavender farm
Kelso Lavender · about 15 minutes away
Kelso Lavender near Milton is about 15 minutes from the orchard, a natural pairing for a day on the escarpment.
Getting there
Questions
Are dogs allowed at Sam's Orchard?
Yes, pets are allowed.
Can I bring my own food?
Yes, picnics are welcome; take your garbage with you.
How much are apples at Sam's Orchard?
In 2026, $3 a pound; sunflowers are $2.50 each.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Caledon, Erin & Orangeville, Ontario
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