Orchard
Owen Orchards
U-pick apples in Weedsport, 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
“You can wander Owen Orchards at your own pace and pick the Owen Orchards U-Pick apples of your choice, so be sure to wear comfortable clothing, especially outdoor footwear.”
“A convenient system of different colored flags lets you know which of the 15 varieties of Owen Orchards U-Pick apples are ripe for picking.”
“Because the different Owen Orchards U-Pick apples are ready for picking at different times, you’ll want to visit again and again to hand-pick your favorite varieties at their peak of freshness!”
Source: owenorchard.com/u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“Apple picking at Owen Orchards is truly a fun-filled experience.”
“Apple picking at Owen Orchards begins in early September and continues through the end of October.”
Source: owenorchard.com/u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
“Mid to Late August”
Source: owenorchard.com/u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
“Picking apples at Owen Orchards has been a tradition for hundreds of families for decades.”
“Young and old alike come from near and far to enjoy the simple, wholesome pleasures of picking apples, sipping fresh apple cider, and savoring the taste of hot apple cider donuts.”
“Just a quiet and quality family-oriented apple picking experience—the type that memories are made of.”
“Open 7 days a week during the U-Pick season, apple picking at Owen Orchards begins in early September, the perfect time for mid-week activities with your little ones or outdoor weekend adventures with your whole family.”
Source: owenorchard.com, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“On weekends, wagon rides are also available to take you out to the orchard!”
Source: owenorchard.com/u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“You’ll find fresh apples, homemade pies, fresh pressed apple cider, apple cider donuts, and an assortment of locally grown and produced vegetables, condiments, cheeses, and preserves.”
“There’s nothing like savoring the variety of warm apple cider donuts made fresh daily at Owen Orchards either on a chilly autumn morning, or in the evening while nestled in your favorite chair.”
“Available in three mouth-watering flavors—plain, cinnamon, and sugar—Owen Orchards apple cider donuts let you relive a feeling of down-home country comfort.”
“The great taste and freshness of Owen Orchards apple cider donuts probably explains why Owen Orchard’s cider donuts are enjoyed by so many!”
Source: owenorchard.com, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Apples · Aug–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 | August–October“early September and continues through the end of October” | – |
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
- Picking months
- Usually August–OctoberThe months the farm’s website gives for its U-pick crops; it lists no dates for a specific season.
- Address
- 8174 Grant Ave Rte 5, Weedsport, NY 13166Cayuga County
The farm's website does not list hours we could read. Call or check the website before you go.
Besides picking
- Bakery
- Cider donuts
- Apple cider
Owen Orchards: questions
Does Owen Orchards have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "Apple picking at Owen Orchards is truly a fun-filled experience."
When can you pick apples at Owen Orchards?
August–October, in the farm's words "early September and continues through the end of 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.