Shelburne Farm
Where Shelburne Farm is located
Shelburne Farm sits within the Massachusetts apple belt, close enough to Stow for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
The street address is 106 W Acton Rd, Stow, MA . That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Stow itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Shelburne Farm
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Planning apple picking near Stow? Here's what's on file for Shelburne Farm, along with the map, driving details, and current conditions so you can decide whether it's the right stop for your weekend.
Apple Picking at Shelburne Farm
Shelburne Farm sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Shelburne Farm tracks the rest of Massachusetts. 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.
Fall festival weekends can double the crowd overnight, so it's worth checking the orchard's social feed the day before you go. Off-festival weekdays are typically wide open.
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 Shelburne Farm is located
Shelburne Farm sits within the Massachusetts apple belt, close enough to Stow for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
The street address is 106 W Acton Rd, Stow, MA . That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Stow itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Shelburne 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 Shelburne Farm?+
Beyond picking, Shelburne Farm offers PYO apples, PYO peaches, PYO Asian pears.
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