Tougas Family Farm
Where Tougas Family Farm is located
Tougas Family Farm is tucked into Massachusetts, on the outskirts of Northboro. 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 234 Ball Street, Northboro 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 Massachusetts 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 Northboro.
Weather at Tougas Family Farm
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Farm includes a bakery featuring fresh made fruit desserts, ice cream, and refreshments. Children's play area and barnyard animals.
If you're looking for U-Pick near Northboro, MA, Tougas Family 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.
Apple Picking at Tougas Family Farm
Tougas Family Farm sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Tougas Family Farm tracks the rest of Massachusetts. 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 Tougas Family Farm is located
Tougas Family Farm is tucked into Massachusetts, on the outskirts of Northboro. 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 234 Ball Street, Northboro 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 Massachusetts 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 Northboro.
Weather at Tougas Family Farm
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
What else is there to do at Tougas Family Farm?+
Beyond picking, Tougas Family Farm offers PYO strawberries, PYO cherries, PYO blueberries, PYO peaches, PYO nectarines, PYO blackberries, and more.
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