Fun Fruit FarmsBETA
Hopewell Junction, New York
Fishkill Farms
Raspberry Picking
+1 845-897-4377
At Fishkill Farm, they take their responsibility to sustainable and ethical farming very seriously.
“At Fishkill we grow food in harmony with nature. We are confident that even with New York climate challenges, we can cultivate good produce that’s nutritious for both us and the land. We pledge to improve our growing methods each season and to support our community as much as our soil supports our crops…The season culminates in the fall with more than a dozen classic NY apples varieties to pick from.”
Fishkill offers a wide variety of apples for picking. In early October you will find popular classics like Golden and Red Delicious, as well as possibly lesser-known Jonagold and Idareds. Interestingly when picked, the apples are covered with a fine, pale substance. This is Kaolin Clay and it is there to help protect the fruit from insects. Worry not - it is nontoxic and cleans off easily.
The Pick-Your-Own season kicks off in early June with strawberries and ever-so-sweet sugar snap peas. July brings sweet and sour cherries as well as our certified organic raspberries, blackberries and blueberries. Late July and August mark the harvest of juicy, tree-ripened peaches and nectarines as well as an extensive variety of heirloom tomatoes and eggplants.
The season culminates in the fall with more than a dozen classic NY apples, heirloom varieties, and pumpkin-picking. The spectacular views, lovely fall weather, and the satisfaction of picking your own organic, sustainably grown fruits and vegetables combine for great family-friendly fun.”
Opening Hours
| Sunday | 9AM-6PM |
| Monday | 9AM-6PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 9AM-6PM |
| Thursday | 9AM-6PM |
| Friday | 9AM-6PM |
| Saturday | 9AM-6PM |
Ratings & Reviews
4.4 average rating
Key Insights:
- And in mid-July, we got a lot of zucchini, various peppers, eggplant, and string beans in their vegetable garden, plus white and yellow peaches in their orchard..
- + staff was nice, a lot of young teenagers working who answered all my questions pretty well +tractor ride takes you to various parts which was fun -the market was selling lots of overpriced veggies and fruits, not really worth it + bar and food on site, sold hamburgers corn etc + pretty clean and well organized, the signs were well indicated and the ripe fruits had a sign that said “ripe pick me”.
- Be warned, it's not built or designed to handle hundreds of tourists from the city like a mega farm (like say Barton Orchards) so if you show up on nice weekend you can expect to wait to get in..
- Maybe this coming Fall we'll go Pick Apples.. Sweet and fun outdoor wee lil farm spot for commercial customer entertainment!.
- So many farms upstate are starting to gear towards the NYC crowd and it feels like gentrification where people are being pushed away…please reconsider your admission so many families can enjoy your orchard..
Location
Street Views
