Pumpkin patch · Orchard
Riamede Farm
U-pick pumpkins, apples and vegetables in Chester, New Jersey
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
“Pick your own farm-fresh veggies, enjoy live music, and relax with family-friendly”
Source: riamedefarm.com, checked October 6, 2026
““Pick all you want, buy all you pick.””
Source: riamedefarm.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“Sunflowers available starting August 16th”
“From apple and pumpkin picking to hayrides, live music, and fresh cider donuts, every corner of the farm is filled with cozy fall vibes and family-friendly fun.”
Source: riamedefarm.com, checked October 6, 2026
“Apple Days at Riamede Farm is a cherished autumn celebration featuring apple picking, hay wagon rides, live music, and a host of family-friendly activities.”
Source: riamedefarm.com, checked October 6, 2026
“Join us to pick your perfect pumpkin, explore the farm’s charming landscape, and enjoy the vibrant fall atmosphere!”
Source: riamedefarm.com, checked October 6, 2026
“We close off areas of the orchard to prevent people from picking apples that aren’t ripe yet.”
“While these apples may look ready, each variety has its own ripening time and we’re constantly taste testing them to make sure that we only open them for picking when they’re 100% ready!”
Source: riamedefarm.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“You will be asked to leave your dog in the car or take it off-premises.”
“We do not have any dog-friendly areas on the property.”
“We encourage you to minimize waste and re-use bags.”
“We will have heavy-duty reusable picking bags for purchase at admission, and handled paper bags to use, if you don’t remember to bring your own.”
“We accept cash and credit cards of all types.”
“We also accept SNAP/EBT, and Senior and WIC FMNP benefits.”
Source: riamedefarm.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“Experience the vibrant beauty of late summer at Riamede Farm’s Bloom Fest!”
“Riamede Farm’s Fall Festival is the ultimate autumn destination, bringing classic fall fun to the heart of Chester, New Jersey.”
“Pumpkin Days at Riamede Farm is a festive autumn celebration featuring a pumpkin patch, hay wagon rides, live music, and a variety of family-friendly activities.”
Source: riamedefarm.com, checked October 6, 2026
“Picnicking is not allowed in the orchard, which is a food production area.”
Source: riamedefarm.com/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Pumpkins
- Apples
- Vegetables
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Apples | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Vegetables | U-pick | Not stated | – |
Typical New Jersey seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Apples: July–December. Source: New Jersey Department of Agriculture: NJ Seasonality Chart (2011, with NJ Farm Bureau and Rutgers Cooperative Extension), read October 6, 2026.
- Pumpkins: September–November. Source: New Jersey Department of Agriculture: NJ Seasonality Chart (2011, with NJ Farm Bureau and Rutgers Cooperative Extension), read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Picking hours
- Aug, SEPT: 10:00am - 7:00pm OCT: 10:00AM - 6:00PM
- Address
- 122 Oakdale Rd, Chester, NJ 07930Morris County
More from the farm’s website
The website gives these picking hours: Aug, SEPT: 10:00am - 7:00pm OCT: 10:00AM - 6:00PM.
Besides picking
- Hayrides
- Wagon rides
- Picnic area
- Events
- Festivals
Riamede Farm: questions
Does Riamede Farm have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "Pick your own farm-fresh veggies, enjoy live music, and relax with family-friendly"
What are Riamede Farm's picking hours?
Aug, SEPT: 10:00am - 7:00pm OCT: 10:00AM - 6:00PM. Fields can close early when they are picked out.