Orchard · Pumpkin patch
Shelburne Farm
U-pick apples, peaches and pumpkins in Stow, Massachusetts
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
“OR Visit the pick your own shed or apple shop when you arrive”
Source: shelburnefarm.com/hours-and-prices.html, checked October 6, 2026
“Ample pick-your-own varieties are easily accessible from the parking area.”
Source: shelburnefarm.com/hours-and-prices.html, checked October 6, 2026
“Pick Your Own bags will be ready in the field at the bag shack.”
Source: shelburnefarm.com/faq.html, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“Apple picking bag or peach picking box purchase is required to access the bounce house”
Source: shelburnefarm.com/hours-and-prices.html, checked October 6, 2026
“Purchase of an apple picking bag or peach box is required to to access the orchard and attractions”
“Purchase of a picking bag or box is required to enter the orchard for apple picking, pumpkin picking, hay rides, and playgrounds.”
Source: shelburnefarm.com/hours-and-prices.html, checked October 6, 2026
“At all times entry into the orchards requires purchase of a picking bag or peach or asian pear box, and the number of persons allowed to enter is limited depending on the purchase container size.”
Source: shelburnefarm.com/faq.html, checked October 6, 2026
“The patch is open daily with field pumpkins of all shapes and sizes”
Source: shelburnefarm.com/whats-picking-today-apples-peaches-asian-…, checked October 6, 2026
“The patch is open daily with field pumpkins of every shape and size.”
Source: shelburnefarm.com, checked October 6, 2026
“First, we hand pick the apple from our own bountiful orchards.”
Source: shelburnefarm.com/caramel-apple-favors.html, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“Weekend and Holiday Hours Orchard: 9 AM - 5:45 PM”
Source: shelburnefarm.com/hours-and-prices.html, checked October 6, 2026
Prices
“One peck, approx. 10 lbs., $32, admits up to 3 people into the orchard and play areas”
“Half-bushel, approx. 20 lbs., $46, admits up to 5 people into the orchard and play areas”
Source: shelburnefarm.com/hours-and-prices.html, checked October 6, 2026
“Pumpkin picking $0.65/pound for any pumpkin from the patch”
Source: shelburnefarm.com/hours-and-prices.html, checked October 6, 2026
“15 min scenic orchard tour, $3/person”
Source: shelburnefarm.com/hours-and-prices.html, checked October 6, 2026
“$6/person”
Source: shelburnefarm.com/hours-and-prices.html, checked October 6, 2026
“Plain Caramel : $6.00 each”
“Caramel + one candy or one nut topping: $7.00 each”
“Additional toppings: add $0.50 each”
Source: shelburnefarm.com/caramel-apple-favors.html, checked October 6, 2026
“Fudge: add $3.00 per apple”
“Full Fudge Dip, Our Homemade Fudge: add $4.00 per apple”
Source: shelburnefarm.com/caramel-apple-favors.html, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“Apple bag purchase includes: access to the play areas, pumpkin patch, and the option purchase hay ride tickets”
“Purchase of an apple bag or pear box is required for admission to the pumpkin patch and orchard”
“Purchase of an apple picking bag is required to purchase hay ride tickets”
“Shelburne Farm offers complimentary parking and charges NO admission fee with bag purchase up to person-per-bag limits as listed above.”
Source: shelburnefarm.com/hours-and-prices.html, checked October 6, 2026
“Per public safety and public health regulations pets are NOT ALLOWED anywhere on the farm.”
Source: shelburnefarm.com/hours-and-prices.html, checked October 6, 2026
“It's all included now in the purchase of a picking bag, there is no extra charge.”
Source: shelburnefarm.com/faq.html, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“Playground Areas, Hay Rides, and Pumpkin Patch are Located in the Orchard”
Source: shelburnefarm.com/hours-and-prices.html, checked October 6, 2026
“To comply with strict food and health safety regulations, as well as to avoid interference with our very fragile rescue farm animals, we unfortunately cannot allow pets anywhere on the farm.”
Source: shelburnefarm.com/faq.html, checked October 6, 2026
“Visit the Apple Shop for cider donuts and fresh-picked fruit!”
“Warm Cider Donuts made fresh!”
Source: shelburnefarm.com, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Apples
- Peaches
- Pumpkins
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 | Not stated | – | |
| Peaches | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Pumpkins | U-pick | Not stated | – |
Typical Massachusetts seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Peaches: July–September. Source: Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources: Pick-Your-Own Farms, read October 6, 2026.
- Apples: August–November. Source: Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources: Pick-Your-Own Farms, read October 6, 2026.
- Pumpkins: September–October. Source: Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources: Pick-Your-Own Farms, read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Address
- 106 W Acton Rd, Stow, MA 01775Middlesex County
Besides picking
- Cider donuts
- Hayrides
- Petting zoo
- Playground
Shelburne Farm: questions
Does Shelburne Farm have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "OPEN EVERY DAY 7 days a week for PICK YOUR OWN APPLES and PUMPKINS"