Sweetser’s Apple Barrel and Orchards
Where Sweetser’s Apple Barrel and Orchards is located
Sweetser’s Apple Barrel and Orchards is tucked into Cumberland County County, on the outskirts of Cumberland Center. It's one of a handful of working apple farms in this part of the state that still opens the rows to visitors each fall.
There isn't a formal street address on file, so Cumberland Center, ME plus a call to the farm the day before is the safest bet.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding Cumberland County County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Cumberland Center itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
If you're looking for U-Pick near Cumberland Center, ME, Sweetser’s Apple Barrel and Orchards is one of the working orchards in the area. The page pulls hours, address, and any confirmed varieties or activities into one place so you don't have to chase them across five sites.
Apple Picking at Sweetser’s Apple Barrel and Orchards
Sweetser’s Apple Barrel and Orchards sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Sweetser’s Apple Barrel and Orchards tracks the rest of Maine. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. The window most families aim for is the last two weeks of September into the first two of October, that's when Honeycrisp, Empire, and mid-season varieties usually overlap.
Saturdays fill up fast once the first frost hits. Sunday afternoons and any weekday morning are noticeably calmer if you'd rather not queue at the register.
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 Sweetser’s Apple Barrel and Orchards is located
Sweetser’s Apple Barrel and Orchards is tucked into Cumberland County County, on the outskirts of Cumberland Center. It's one of a handful of working apple farms in this part of the state that still opens the rows to visitors each fall.
There isn't a formal street address on file, so Cumberland Center, ME plus a call to the farm the day before is the safest bet.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding Cumberland County County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Cumberland Center itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Frequently Asked Questions
What else is there to do at Sweetser’s Apple Barrel and Orchards?+
Beyond picking, Sweetser’s Apple Barrel and Orchards offers old and new varieties of apples, Rolfe apples.
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