Orchard · Pumpkin patch
Mead Orchards
U-pick apples and pumpkins in Tivoli, New York
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
“Please visit our PYO Calendar for the most up-to-date information on the apple varieties available at Mead Orchards!”
“We offer FREE parking and entry to pick your own produce.”
“Our PYO prices change each year based on the crop size.”
Source: meadorchards.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
Season
“We set prices just before the season begins, so if you don’t see them listed yet, please check back soon for updates.”
Source: meadorchards.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“In addition to apple picking, explore our Corn Maze, take a scenic hayride, let the kids play in our Apple Town Play Village and pick the perfect pumpkin in our Pumpkin Patch.”
“Yes, free rolling wagons are available during apple-picking season to make your visit a little easier.”
“To keep all our guests safe, the Apple Town playground is only open during our Main Fall Apple Picking Season.”
Source: meadorchards.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“We’re sorry, but for safety reasons our Apple Town playground is only open during our Main Fall Apple Picking Season.”
Source: meadorchards.com/pick-your-own-info-guide, checked October 6, 2026
“Get lost in our corn maze, pick the perfect pumpkin, enjoy a scenic hayride and savor fresh apple cider doughnuts.”
Source: meadorchards.com/fall-apple-picking, checked October 6, 2026
“Pick the perfect pumpkin in our patch - whether it's for Halloween, pies or just the fun of it - and snap some Fall photos while you're at it!”
Source: meadorchards.com/fall-apple-picking, checked October 6, 2026
“Hop on a hayride*, savor our famous apple cider doughnuts*, pick the perfect pumpkin and soak up all the fall fun at Mead Orchards.”
Source: meadorchards.com/fall-apple-picking, checked October 6, 2026
“APPLE PICKING IS HERE!”
Source: meadorchards.com, checked October 6, 2026
“Apple picking is FUN!”
Source: meadorchards.com/post/fall-apple-picking-is-here, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“Fridays: 10am-2pm”
“Saturdays & Sundays: 10am-4pm”
Source: meadorchards.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“Columbus Day (Mon 10/12): 10am-5pm”
Source: meadorchards.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“Fridays: 10am-4pm”
“Saturdays & Sundays: 10am-5pm”
Source: meadorchards.com/pick-your-own-info-guide, checked October 6, 2026
“Friday, 10am–4pm”
“Saturday & Sunday, 10am–5pm”
Source: meadorchards.com/fall-apple-picking, checked October 6, 2026
Prices
“Apples - $24/regular bag (20-25 medium-sized apples) or $40/large bag (40-50 medium-sized apples).”
Source: meadorchards.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“Pumpkins: $0.75/lb.”
Source: meadorchards.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“Corn Maze : $8 per person (Kids 5 & Under FREE)”
“Hayrides : $3 per person (Kids 5 & Under FREE)”
“Corn Maze + Hayride Combo : $9 per person (Kids 5 & Under FREE)”
Source: meadorchards.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“Apple Cider Doughnuts : $1.50 each / $8 per 6-pack”
Source: meadorchards.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“$8 Corn Maze Entry”
Source: meadorchards.com/fall-apple-picking, checked October 6, 2026
“Apples: ($24 sm bag / $40 lg bag)”
Source: meadorchards.com/pick-your-own-calendar, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“Leashed dogs are allowed on the property, as long as they are walked outside of growing areas and picked up after.”
Source: meadorchards.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“Bring your pets & a picnic!”
Source: meadorchards.com/fall-apple-picking, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“Whether you're wondering about apple varieties, farmers market locations, or our famous cider doughnuts, this page has all the details you need and more.”
Source: meadorchards.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“*Hayrides & Doughnuts are available Saturdays, Sundays & select Monday holidays.”
Source: meadorchards.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“Don’t forget our famous apple cider doughnuts and seasonal goodies at the Orchard Farm Stand Pavilion!”
“Hayrides & apple cider doughnuts are available Saturdays, Sundays & select Monday holidays.”
Source: meadorchards.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Apples
- Pumpkins · Oct
Crops and months read from the lines quoted above; a crop with no months is one the farm names without a picking window.
| Crop | How | Months | When (farm) | Varieties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | U-pick & pre-picked | Not stated | – | |
| Pumpkins | U-pick | October“Halloween” | – |
Typical New York seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Apples: July–November. Source: New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets: From A(pples) to Z(ucchini), your guide to New York’s produce (harvest chart), read October 6, 2026.
- Pumpkins: September–October. Source: New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets: From A(pples) to Z(ucchini), your guide to New York’s produce (harvest chart), read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Address
- 15 Scism Rd, Tivoli, NY 12583Dutchess County
Besides picking
- Farm store
- Cider donuts
- Hayrides
Mead Orchards: questions
Does Mead Orchards have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "We offer FREE parking and entry to pick your own produce."
When can you pick your own pumpkins at Mead Orchards?
October, in the farm's words "Halloween", 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.