What's happening at Drew Farms ?
The apple picking season is gearing up , that's what!
We are currently picking McIntosh & Cortland.
Later in the season we will have Empire, Macoun,
Red Delicious, Golden Delicious
If you prefer, you can visit our retail tent and purchase a bag of apples.
Pumpkins!
Little too early for pumpkin.
Later in the season, we will have a large selection of pumpkins to choose from.
Tractor Rides!
We offer FREE tractor rides out into the orchard for apple and pumpkin picking on weekends.
Kids and grown-ups love it!
Drinks!
We have fresh pressed cider, old-fashioned root beer, and plenty of water to keep our pickers refreshed.
Retail Sales!
If you prefer, you can always just swing in and purchase your favorite apples and drinks at our retail stand. For apples, we have half peck (5 pounds) and peck (10 pounds) bags of McIntosh, Cortland, Macoun, Empire & Gala.
As always, there is no admission fee and parking is free.
All you need is the desire too keep an old time New England tradition going.
We do request that each adult purchase at least one half peck bag (or one peck for two adults).
Feel free to bring along a picnic - we have some picnic tables available on a first come, first served basis. Tables not for you? Bring your favorite blanket and find your own special spot to enjoy the early fall foliage.
Our orchard contains the following varieties:
- McIntosh Apples: The quintessential New England Apple. It has a tender, white flesh, sweet with a slight tang, and very juicy. Best for eating and apple sauce because it cooks down quickly. Available thoughout the fall season.
- Cortland Apples: The cortland apple is an all purpose juicy apple with wite flesh and a bit of tartness. It is an exellent apple for eating, pies and baking. Also terrific for salads and freezing becuase they do not turn brown quickly when cut. Cortand apples are available throughout the fall season.
- Macoun Apples: The macoun apple is a very crisp, moist apple with a white flesh. The flavor is sweet and is our most popular eating apple. Also excellent in salads, pies, and sauce. Best if picked in late September-October. The macoun apple is a mix between McIntosh and Jersey Black varieties.
- Empire Apples: With the popular Red Delicious and McIntosh for parents, Empire apples were destined to be a hit. It's a sweet-tart combination that's great for everything. Best if picked in late September-October.
- Ozark Gold Apples: This is a very attractive, blushed yellow apple. It is a medium to large fruit that is mild and juicy with some tartness.
- Golden (Yellow) Delicious: This is a honey sweet apple that has a mild flavor. Very juicy, crisp and light yellow flesh. It is excellent for eating and is great for pies, baking, and freezing. It is not just a yellow version of a Red Delicious!
- Red Delicious: This is a sweet, juicy apple with a hint of tartness. It has a deep red flesh that is excellent for eating and salads.