Gibson Orchard
Contact & location
Bethel, ME 04217
Where Gibson Orchard is located
Head into Bethel, ME and you'll come across Gibson Orchard on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Maine's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
From Bethel center, 55 Gibson Road is a short drive on county roads. Weekend traffic can back up near the entrance on peak fall Saturdays, arriving before 11 a.m. usually skips the wait.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Maine does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving Bethel.
Weather at Gibson Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Gibson Orchard is a working apple orchard in Bethel, Maine. 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.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Gibson Orchard
Pick-your-own is available at Gibson Orchard during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Gibson Orchard tracks the rest of Maine. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. For photographers and casual pickers alike, the first three weekends of October tend to be the sweet spot, cooler mornings, changing leaves, and the widest variety selection.
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 Gibson Orchard is located
Head into Bethel, ME and you'll come across Gibson Orchard on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Maine's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
From Bethel center, 55 Gibson Road is a short drive on county roads. Weekend traffic can back up near the entrance on peak fall Saturdays, arriving before 11 a.m. usually skips the wait.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Maine does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving Bethel.
Weather at Gibson Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Gibson Orchard offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Gibson Orchard runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.
What else is there to do at Gibson Orchard?+
Beyond picking, Gibson Orchard offers pick-your-own.
Data source: Google Places · Confidence: Low
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