Avalon Acres Orchard & Farm
Where Avalon Acres Orchard & Farm is located
Avalon Acres Orchard & Farm is tucked into Somerset County, on the outskirts of Saint Albans. 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.
From Saint Albans center, 234 Dexter 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.
Once you're in the area, downtown Saint Albans 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 Avalon Acres Orchard & Farm
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
If you're looking for U-Pick near Saint Albans, ME, Avalon Acres Orchard & Farm 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 Avalon Acres Orchard & Farm
Pick-your-own is available at Avalon Acres Orchard & Farm 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 Avalon Acres Orchard & Farm 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 Avalon Acres Orchard & Farm is located
Avalon Acres Orchard & Farm is tucked into Somerset County, on the outskirts of Saint Albans. 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.
From Saint Albans center, 234 Dexter 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.
Once you're in the area, downtown Saint Albans 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 Avalon Acres Orchard & Farm
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Avalon Acres Orchard & Farm offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Avalon Acres Orchard & Farm 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 Avalon Acres Orchard & Farm?+
Beyond picking, Avalon Acres Orchard & Farm offers pick-your-own.
Data source: Google Places · Confidence: Medium
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