Philips Farms
Contact & location
Where Philips Farms is located
Philips Farms sits within the New Jersey apple belt, close enough to Milford for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
From the middle of Milford, expect a short drive on rural roads. Cell service can drop out on the last mile, so download the map before you leave the highway.
Once you're in the area, downtown Milford 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.
Planning apple picking near Milford? Here's what's on file for Philips Farms, 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 Philips Farms
Philips Farms sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Philips Farms tracks the rest of New Jersey. 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.
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 Philips Farms is located
Philips Farms sits within the New Jersey apple belt, close enough to Milford for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
From the middle of Milford, expect a short drive on rural roads. Cell service can drop out on the last mile, so download the map before you leave the highway.
Once you're in the area, downtown Milford 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What else is there to do at Philips Farms?+
Beyond picking, Philips Farms offers apple picking, berry picking, pumpkin picking, Farm Market.
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