Fishkill Farms
Contact & location
Hopewell Junction, NY 12533
Where Fishkill Farms is located
Fishkill Farms sits within the New York apple belt, close enough to Hopewell Junction for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
From Hopewell Junction center, 9 Fishkill Farm 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 Hopewell Junction 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 Fishkill Farms
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Family-owned orchard in the Hudson Valley offering pick-your-own apples, live music weekends, and a farm store.
Planning apple picking near Hopewell Junction? Here's what's on file for Fishkill Farms, along with the map, driving details, and current conditions so you can decide whether it's the right stop for your weekend.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Fishkill Farms
Pick-your-own is available at Fishkill Farms during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
Apple Varieties Grown Here
Fishkill Farms grows 5 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 Fishkill Farms tracks the rest of New York. 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.
Hours & Season Dates
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 Fishkill Farms is located
Fishkill Farms sits within the New York apple belt, close enough to Hopewell Junction for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
From Hopewell Junction center, 9 Fishkill Farm 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 Hopewell Junction 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 Fishkill Farms
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Fishkill Farms offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Fishkill Farms 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 Fishkill Farms?+
Apple season at Fishkill Farms runs from Late August to Late October.
What are Fishkill Farms's hours?+
Fishkill Farms is open Daily 9am-6pm in season. Hours shift with the harvest, so confirm before you drive out.
What apple varieties can I pick at Fishkill Farms?+
Fishkill Farms grows Empire, Fuji, Gala, Honeycrisp, McIntosh. Which varieties are ripe depends on the week you visit.
What else is there to do at Fishkill Farms?+
Beyond picking, Fishkill Farms offers Cider donuts, Hard cider, Live music, pick-your-own, Pick-your-own.
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