Thousand Acre Farm
Contact & location
Middletown, DE 19709
Where Thousand Acre Farm is located
Head into Middletown, DE and you'll come across Thousand Acre Farm on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Delaware's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
The street address is 260 South Reedy Point Road, Middletown, DE 19709. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Once you're in the area, downtown Middletown has the usual stops for lunch or coffee before or after picking. Locals often pair the orchard with a bakery run or a walk through town.
Weather at Thousand Acre Farm
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Thousand Acre Farm is a working apple orchard in Middletown, Delaware. The listing below pulls together the practical details visitors ask about most, location, contact info, and whatever hours, varieties, or activities the farm has confirmed with us.
Apple Picking at Thousand Acre Farm
Thousand Acre Farm sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.
Apple Varieties Grown Here
Thousand Acre Farm grows 9 apple varieties. Each ripens between late August and late October, so what's available depends on when you visit.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Thousand Acre Farm tracks the rest of Delaware. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. If you can only make one trip, late September through early October gives you the best odds of finding both early and mid-season apples on the trees at the same time.
Peak-weekend crowds cluster around lunchtime, so either come early (before 10 a.m.) or late (after 3 p.m.) to skip the busiest hour. Weekdays are the most relaxed by a wide margin.
What to Bring
- • Cash (backup for the farm stand)
- • Closed-toe walking shoes
- • A light jacket or flannel
- • Sunscreen and a hat
- • Water bottles for the walk
- • Reusable bags for the ride home
- • A camera or phone charged for photos
- • Small bills for cider and donuts
Where Thousand Acre Farm is located
Head into Middletown, DE and you'll come across Thousand Acre Farm on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Delaware's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
The street address is 260 South Reedy Point Road, Middletown, DE 19709. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Once you're in the area, downtown Middletown has the usual stops for lunch or coffee before or after picking. Locals often pair the orchard with a bakery run or a walk through town.
Weather at Thousand Acre Farm
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
What apple varieties can I pick at Thousand Acre Farm?+
Thousand Acre Farm grows Jonamac, Gala, Honeycrisp, Crimson Crisp, Golden Delicious, Shizuka, Goldrush, Pink Lady, Fuji. Which varieties are ripe depends on the week you visit.
What else is there to do at Thousand Acre Farm?+
Beyond picking, Thousand Acre Farm offers U-Pick Apples.
Data source: Web Search · Confidence: High
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