Orchard · Pumpkin patch
Thompson's Farm Market
U-pick apples, cherries and pumpkins in Naches, Washington
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
“We typically open for u-pick apples on weekends during October, coinciding with our Pumpkin Patch.”
Source: thompsonsfarm.com/apples, checked October 7, 2026
“Welcome to Thompson’s Farm u-pick experience!”
“Our u-pick operation lets you experience the joy of harvesting fruit directly from our orchards while enjoying the beautiful scenery of our 40-acre farm.”
Source: thompsonsfarm.com/upick, checked October 7, 2026
Season
“Apple season runs from September through October.”
Source: thompsonsfarm.com/apples, checked October 7, 2026
Crops and picking times
“June – July”
Source: thompsonsfarm.com, checked October 7, 2026
“October Weekend s”
Source: thompsonsfarm.com/pumpkin-patch, checked October 7, 2026
“Join us for our annual Pumpkin Patch every Saturday and Sunday in October!”
“Apples available for u-pick.”
“Whether you’re looking for the perfect pumpkin, want to pick fresh apples, or just need a fun outdoor family activity, our Pumpkin Patch delivers authentic farm fun in a beautiful rural setting.”
Source: thompsonsfarm.com/pumpkin-patch, checked October 7, 2026
“Pick your own pumpkin!”
Source: thompsonsfarm.com/pumpkin-patch, checked October 7, 2026
“Apples available for picking during October.”
“See our Apple U-Pick page for details.”
Source: thompsonsfarm.com/pumpkin-patch, checked October 7, 2026
“Season: September – October”
Source: thompsonsfarm.com/apples, checked October 7, 2026
“Ripens September-October.”
Source: thompsonsfarm.com/apples, checked October 7, 2026
Before you go
“Bring the family, enjoy our orchards, and create memories while filling your baskets with premium Washington fruit.”
“We accept cash and cards.”
Source: thompsonsfarm.com/upick, checked October 7, 2026
“Reservations Required: Unlike our open weekends, weekday visits must be scheduled in advance.”
Source: thompsonsfarm.com/pumpkin-patch, checked October 7, 2026
“We provide buckets for picking.”
Source: thompsonsfarm.com/peaches, checked October 7, 2026
Besides picking
“Pumpkin Cannons • Pig Races • Hayrides • Corn Maze • Homemade Donuts & More!”
Source: thompsonsfarm.com/pumpkin-patch, checked October 7, 2026
“Meet our farm animals and see what life is like on a working farm.”
Source: thompsonsfarm.com/pumpkin-patch, checked October 7, 2026
“Navigate our challenging corn maze.”
Source: thompsonsfarm.com/pumpkin-patch, checked October 7, 2026
“Dedicated play zone with farm-themed activities.”
Source: thompsonsfarm.com/pumpkin-patch, checked October 7, 2026
What you can pick
- Apples · Sep–Oct
- Cherries
- Pumpkins · 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 | September–October“October” | – | |
| Cherries | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Pumpkins | U-pick | October“October” | – |
Typical Washington seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Cherries: June–August. Source: Washington State Department of Agriculture: Washington Grown Produce Seasonality Chart, Fruits and Herbs (AGR PUB 200-339, 2022), read October 6, 2026.
- Apples: September–November. Source: Washington State Department of Agriculture: Washington Grown Produce Seasonality Chart, Fruits and Herbs (AGR PUB 200-339, 2022), read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Price
- FREE ADMISSION & PARKING
- Admission
- FREE ADMISSION & PARKING
- U-pick fields
- 9535 Old Naches Highway, Naches, WAThe address the farm's website gives for its pick-your-own fields.
- Farm address
- 9950 US Highway 12, Naches, WA 98937Yakima County
The farm's website does not list hours we could read. Call or check the website before you go.
More from the farm’s website
On admission, the website says "FREE ADMISSION & PARKING".
Besides picking
- Hayrides
- Corn maze
- Petting zoo
- Playground
Thompson's Farm Market: questions
Does Thompson's Farm Market have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "Our u-pick operation lets you experience the joy of harvesting fruit directly from our orchards while enjoying the beautiful scenery of our 40-acre farm."
When can you pick apples at Thompson's Farm Market?
September–October, in the farm's words "October", according to the farm's website (checked October 7, 2026). Picking depends on the weather and the crop: check with the farm before you go.
When can you pick your own pumpkins at Thompson's Farm Market?
October, in the farm's words "October", according to the farm's website (checked October 7, 2026). Picking depends on the weather and the crop: check with the farm before you go.
Is there an admission fee at Thompson's Farm Market?
FREE ADMISSION & PARKING, according to the farm's website (checked October 7, 2026).