VonThun Farms
Where VonThun Farms is located
VonThun Farms is tucked into New Jersey, on the outskirts of Monmouth Junction. 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 519 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction 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 New Jersey 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 Monmouth Junction.
Weather at VonThun Farms
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
If you're looking for U-Pick near Monmouth Junction, NJ, VonThun Farms 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 VonThun Farms
VonThun Farms sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at VonThun Farms tracks the rest of New Jersey. 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.
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 VonThun Farms is located
VonThun Farms is tucked into New Jersey, on the outskirts of Monmouth Junction. 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 519 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction 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 New Jersey 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 Monmouth Junction.
Weather at VonThun Farms
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 VonThun Farms?+
Beyond picking, VonThun Farms offers apple picking, corn maze, inflatable obstacle course, hayrides, face painting, pony rides, and more.
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