Orchard · Pumpkin patch
Dougherty Orchards
U-pick apples and pumpkins in Cambridge City, Indiana
From the farm's website
The farm's own words, quoted as posted on its website, with the page each line comes from and the day we read it. Seasons, hours and prices change: check with the farm before you go.
U-pick
“Apple picking is sometimes limited due to weather conditions.”
“Pumpkin picking begins in mid-September, with our full fall experiences kicking into gear in October.”
Source: doughertyorchards.com/faq, checked October 6, 2026
“Apple and pumpkin picking is also available seasonally.”
Source: doughertyorchards.com, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“Monday-Thursday: 10 am-6 pm”
“Friday: 10 am-10 pm”
“Saturday: 10 am-6 pm”
“Sunday: 12 pm-6 pm”
Source: doughertyorchards.com/faq, checked October 6, 2026
Prices
“General admission and parking are free, admission for the Petting Farm is $8 for children and $10 for adults.”
Source: doughertyorchards.com/faq, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“Trained ADA service dogs that are leashed and properly trained are welcome.”
Source: doughertyorchards.com/faq, checked October 6, 2026
“You don't need tickets to attend; however, you can reserve a table in advance for a fee.”
Source: doughertyorchards.com/faq, checked October 6, 2026
“We accept cash, credit, and debit cards.”
Source: doughertyorchards.com/faq, checked October 6, 2026
“Service animals are welcome in accordance with ADA guidelines.”
“Strollers are welcome in main areas like the market and event spaces; however, outdoor zones with grass, dirt, or gravel may be harder to navigate.”
Source: doughertyorchards.com/faq, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“Due to food safety requirements, pets are not permitted in any growing field, food prep areas, or near the petting farm.”
Source: doughertyorchards.com/faq, checked October 6, 2026
“There's something for everyone including Lavender Festival, line dancing, and live entertainment.”
Source: doughertyorchards.com, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Apples
- Pumpkins · Sep–Oct
Crops and months read from the lines quoted above; a crop with no months is one the farm names without a picking window.
At a glance
- Address
- 1117 N Dougherty Rd, Cambridge City, IN 47327Wayne County
Besides picking
- Petting zoo
- Festivals
Dougherty Orchards: questions
Does Dougherty Orchards have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "Apple picking is sometimes limited due to weather conditions."
When can you pick your own pumpkins at Dougherty Orchards?
September–October, in the farm's words "mid-September, with our full fall experiences kicking into gear in October", according to the farm's website (checked October 6, 2026). Picking depends on the weather and the crop: check with the farm before you go.