Applecrest Farm Orchards
Contact & location
Hampton Falls, NH 03844
Where Applecrest Farm Orchards is located
Applecrest Farm Orchards is tucked into Rockingham County, on the outskirts of Hampton Falls. 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 Hampton Falls center, 133 Exeter Rd 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 Hampton Falls 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 Applecrest Farm Orchards
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
One of America's oldest continuously operating apple orchards, since 1913.
If you're looking for U-Pick near Hampton Falls, NH, Applecrest Farm 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 Applecrest Farm Orchards
Pick-your-own is available at Applecrest Farm Orchards during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
Apple Varieties Grown Here
Applecrest Farm Orchards grows 6 apple varieties. Each ripens between late August and late October, so what's available depends on when you visit.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Applecrest Farm Orchards tracks the rest of New Hampshire. 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.
Hours & Season Dates
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 Applecrest Farm Orchards is located
Applecrest Farm Orchards is tucked into Rockingham County, on the outskirts of Hampton Falls. 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 Hampton Falls center, 133 Exeter Rd 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 Hampton Falls 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 Applecrest Farm Orchards
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Applecrest Farm Orchards offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Applecrest Farm Orchards runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.
When is apple picking season at Applecrest Farm Orchards?+
Apple season at Applecrest Farm Orchards runs from Mid August to Late October.
What are Applecrest Farm Orchards's hours?+
Applecrest Farm Orchards is open Daily 8am-6pm. Hours shift with the harvest, so confirm before you drive out.
What apple varieties can I pick at Applecrest Farm Orchards?+
Applecrest Farm Orchards grows Cortland, Empire, Honeycrisp, Macoun, McIntosh, Mutsu. Which varieties are ripe depends on the week you visit.
What else is there to do at Applecrest Farm Orchards?+
Beyond picking, Applecrest Farm Orchards offers apple orchard, Bistro, Farm store, Live music, pick-your-own, Pick-your-own.
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