When:
Monday, Aug 28, 2023 8:00a -
Sunday, Oct 22, 2023 6:00p
Where:
www.ciderhill.com
Cider Hill Farm
45 Fern Avenue
Amesbury, Massachusetts 01913
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Admission:
$Free Entry
Categories:
Date Idea, Drinks, Festivals & Fairs, Food
Event website:
www.ciderhill.com
Named the #1 Apple Picking Spot in the U.S. by Yelp, Cider Hill Farm has officially begun their 42nd season of apple picking. Each weekend September through late October features free live music 12-3 pm, hard cider bars, hayrides, food trucks, cider donuts and pumpkin treats. The Farm Store and pick-your-own apples are both open 7 days a week. Pumpkin stand opens early September.
2023 Pick-Your-Own Schedule
- Tulips - Late April - Mid May
- Strawberries - Mid June - Early July
- Raspberries - Late June - Late July
- Blueberries - Early July - Late August (features 11 varieties)
- Summer Flower Garden - Mid July - Early October (features 25+ varieties of blooms to cut-your-own farmhouse bouquets)
- Cherry Tomatoes - Early August - Late October
- Vegetable Patch - Mid August - Late August
- * Replaces peaches this year. Features heirloom tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, carrots, beans and sunflowers. Peach picking will return in 2024. The arctic blast in Feb 2023 killed dormant buds. The trees are fine! Just this year's crop was impacted. Come pick veggies and flowers!
- Apples - Late August - Mid October (features 5 orchards and nearly 50 varieties)
- Pumpkins, Specialty Pumpkins & Gourds - Arrive September
- Christmas Trees & Greens - Arrive late November
Summer Apple Picking
- Half peck (~10 apples), up to 2 people - $12
- Peck (~20 apples), up to 4 people - $24
- 1/2 bushel (~50 apples), up to 6 people - $40
Current varieties: redfree, paulared, zestar, gingergold, burgundy
Cutting Garden
- Jar - $16. Includes entry for 1 person, 1 bouquet and a jar. (max. of 3 dahlias)
- Bucket - $65. Includes entry for 3 people and 1 grande bouquet. (max. of 6 dahlias)
- Kid's Bouquet (ages 3-8) - $5. Includes entry for 1 child and 6 stems. (does not include dahlias)
Indoor Cherry Tomato Picking
Conveniently located attached to the Farm Store
Blueberry Picking - ends this week
- Pint - $6 - 1 per person
- Quart - $11 - up to 2 people
- 4 Quart - $39 - up to 4 people
- Jam Maker's Special 8 Quart - $70 - up to 6 people (perfect for those who preserve and bake in volume)
How do I purchase tickets?
Purchase pick-your-own tickets ahead on this page or drop by the farm from 8 am - 5 pm. If you do decide to walk-in without pre-purchasing tickets online, please note, farmers monitor fields closely to make sure the best picking is possible each day. Always check ahead before you arrive. Picking info for that day will be made available on this page or select the PYO line at 978.388.5525. For group picking of 20+ people, please see group picking.
Please do:
- Check in to the farm store (weekdays) or information booth (weekends) upon arrival.
- Keep plants happy by walking on paths.
- Carefully select ripe fruit before picking.
- Use provided containers for picking. Personal picking containers not permitted.
- Respect the land and farmers by minimizing waste and sampling.
- Adults are responsible for their children’s actions and safety at all times.
- Take your time and enjoy your visit! Exit the fields by 5:30 p.m.
- We ADORE our furry friends, too. But safe crop sanitation practices mandate that pets be excluded from all areas of the farm.
- Please leave backpacks and bags in your vehicle. The farm is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
What else is happening?
- Farm Store - Open daily from 8 am - 6 pm for groceries, prepared foods, donuts, jam, honey, hard cider, and farmhouse gifts.
- Food Truck - Open Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am - 4 pm. See menu >
- Play - Farmer Glenn's Trike Yard, sandbox and tire swings are open 7 days a week 8 am - 6 pm.
- Barnyard - Visit the chickens, goats and bees 7 days a week 8 am - 6 pm.
- Hard Cider - Join us for outdoor hard cider bar every weekend from 11 am - 4 pm on Saturdays and 12 - 4 pm on Sundays.
- Picnic Areas - Enjoy picnic tables on the main lawn, under the picnic tent and in the upper courtyard.
- Events - We have lots of family-friendly activities scheduled. View all events and activities. To stay in the know, join our newsletter at the bottom of our home page.
Cancellation policy
We retain 5% of refunded tickets to cover processing fees.