North Star Orchards
Contact & location
Madison, ME 04950
Where North Star Orchards is located
North Star Orchards is tucked into Somerset County, on the outskirts of Madison. 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.
Most guests punch 97 Orchard Road, Madison into their phone and let GPS do the work, the entrance is signed from the road and there's a parking area once you turn in.
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 Madison.
Weather at North Star Orchards
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
If you're looking for U-Pick near Madison, ME, North Star 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.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at North Star Orchards
Pick-your-own is available at North Star Orchards 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 North Star Orchards 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.
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 North Star Orchards is located
North Star Orchards is tucked into Somerset County, on the outskirts of Madison. 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.
Most guests punch 97 Orchard Road, Madison into their phone and let GPS do the work, the entrance is signed from the road and there's a parking area once you turn in.
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 Madison.
Weather at North Star Orchards
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does North Star Orchards offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. North Star Orchards 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 North Star Orchards?+
Beyond picking, North Star Orchards offers cider mill, farm store, pick-your-own, pick-your-own apples.
Data source: Google Places · Confidence: High
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