Blades Orchard at Friendship Farms
Contact & location
Federalsburg, MD 21632
Where Blades Orchard at Friendship Farms is located
Head into Federalsburg, MD and you'll come across Blades Orchard at Friendship Farms on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Maryland's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
The street address is 4822 Preston Rd, Federalsburg, MD 21632. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Once you're in the area, downtown Federalsburg 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 Blades Orchard at Friendship Farms
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Open: June to November
Blades Orchard at Friendship Farms is a working apple orchard in Federalsburg, Maryland. 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 Blades Orchard at Friendship Farms
Pick-your-own is available at Blades Orchard at Friendship Farms during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
Other Crops & Produce
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Blades Orchard at Friendship Farms tracks the rest of Maryland. 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.
Good to Know Before You Visit
Verified from the orchard's own website.
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 Blades Orchard at Friendship Farms is located
Head into Federalsburg, MD and you'll come across Blades Orchard at Friendship Farms on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Maryland's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
The street address is 4822 Preston Rd, Federalsburg, MD 21632. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Once you're in the area, downtown Federalsburg 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 Blades Orchard at Friendship Farms
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Blades Orchard at Friendship Farms offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Blades Orchard at Friendship Farms 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 Blades Orchard at Friendship Farms?+
Beyond picking, Blades Orchard at Friendship Farms offers pick-your-own.
Data source: USDA Local Food Portal · Confidence: High
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