Orchard
Meadows Farms
U-pick apples in Forestville, 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
“Peak Apple picking season is from early September till Mid October.”
Source: meadowsapplefarm.com/faq.html, checked October 6, 2026
“We have parking available for both of our U-Pick Orchards.”
Source: meadowsapplefarm.com/faq.html, checked October 6, 2026
“This is our U Pick Orchard.”
Source: meadowsapplefarm.com/u-pick.html, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“Different varieties of apples are ripe at different times.”
Source: meadowsapplefarm.com/faq.html, checked October 6, 2026
“We provide bags for apple picking, but you’re welcome to bring your own.”
Source: meadowsapplefarm.com/faq.html, checked October 6, 2026
“We strive to make apple picking an experience everyone can enjoy.”
Source: meadowsapplefarm.com/faq.html, checked October 6, 2026
“Apples that are picked before they are ripe, will get softer, but they will not get sweeter.”
Source: meadowsapplefarm.com/u-pick.html, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“Monday to Thursday 10am to 5pm”
“Friday to Sunday 9am to 6pm”
Source: meadowsapplefarm.com, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“Yes, We accept all major credit cards as well as Apple Pay (naturally), Google Pay, and Samsung Pay.”
Source: meadowsapplefarm.com/faq.html, checked October 6, 2026
“You are more than welcome to bring your dog, we only ask that you be mindful of other guests.”
“Please keep your dog on leash and pick up after them.”
Source: meadowsapplefarm.com/faq.html, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Apples
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 | – |
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.
At a glance
- Address
- 10459 Prospect Rd, Forestville, NY 14062Chautauqua County
Meadows Farms: questions
Does Meadows Farms have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "Whether you prefer to pick your own apples in our orchard or choose from our Ready-Picked selections, we offer something for everyone."