Orchard
Milburn Orchards
U-pick cherries in Elkton, Maryland
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
“To ensure a enjoyable experience for all guests, personal bags and outside containers are not permitted in the U-Pick fields.”
Source: milburnorchards.com/cherries, checked October 6, 2026
Season
“U-Pick Apple Adventures will not be opening for the 2026 season, for the first time in over 30 years.”
Source: milburnorchards.com/apples, checked October 6, 2026
“Looking forward to the 2027 season!”
Source: milburnorchards.com/cherries, checked October 6, 2026
“U-Pick Peach Adventures will not be opening for the 2026 season.”
Source: milburnorchards.com/peaches, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“Check back in June 2027!”
Source: milburnorchards.com/cherries, checked October 6, 2026
“On Nov 27-29 & Dec 5-6, stop by for Santa visits, cozy fire pits, festive photo ops, holiday treats, and other Christmas extras that make tree shopping feel like a holiday tradition.”
Source: milburnorchards.com/christmas, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“Mon-Fri 9am-6pm”
“Sat 10am-7pm”
“Sun 10am-6pm”
Source: milburnorchards.com/big-backyard, checked October 6, 2026
“Mon-Fri 8am-6pm”
“Sat 8am-7pm”
“Sun 9am-6pm”
Source: milburnorchards.com, checked October 6, 2026
“Mon-Fri 10:30am-5pm”
“Sat + Sun 10am-6:30pm”
Source: milburnorchards.com, checked October 6, 2026
Prices
“Ages 2-59 $10 | Ages 60+ $8”
“Ages 2-59 $7 | Ages 60+ $3.50”
Source: milburnorchards.com/big-backyard, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“All passes valid for 1 year from date of purchase.”
Source: milburnorchards.com/big-backyard, checked October 6, 2026
“Outside beverages and food, as well as pets and emotional support animals (ESAs), are not permitted.”
Source: milburnorchards.com/after-hours, checked October 6, 2026
“You will be sent a coupon code valid for the same dollar amount to put towards a future online ticket purchase.”
“In the event of rain when Milburn Orchards will have to close for the day, all ticketholders will be sent a coupon code via email to put towards a future online ticket purchase.”
Source: milburnorchards.com/after-hours, checked October 6, 2026
“We do not allow comfort or emotional support pets or other non-service animal pets of any kind on our farm.”
Source: milburnorchards.com/faq, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“Includes Easter Egg Hunts, May Play Days, Fall Festival Weekends general admission, or any special event!”
Source: milburnorchards.com/big-backyard, checked October 6, 2026
“Fall Festival Weekends & Fall Fun Weekdays going on now!”
Source: milburnorchards.com, checked October 6, 2026
“To order apple cider donuts, pies, and other bakery favorites , call us at 410-398-1349 .”
Source: milburnorchards.com/christmas, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Cherries
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherries | U-pick | Not stated | – |
At a glance
- Address
- 1495 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD 21921Cecil County
More from the farm’s website
Apples are not offered in 2026; in the farm's words, "Late spring freezes devastated our orchard resulting in a near-total apple crop loss".
Not offered in 2026
- ApplesIn the farm's words: “Late spring freezes devastated our orchard resulting in a near-total apple crop loss.”
Besides picking
- Bakery
- Cider donuts
- Events
- Festivals
Milburn Orchards: questions
Does Milburn Orchards have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "To ensure a enjoyable experience for all guests, personal bags and outside containers are not permitted in the U-Pick fields."