Daring Drake Farm
Contact & location
Where Daring Drake Farm is located
Head into Ovid, NY and you'll come across Daring Drake Farm on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of New York's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
From the middle of Ovid, 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.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery New York 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 Ovid.
Weather at Daring Drake Farm
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Open: June to November
Daring Drake Farm is a working apple orchard in Ovid, New York. The listing below pulls together the practical details visitors ask about most, location, contact info, and whatever hours, varieties, or activities the farm has confirmed with us.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Daring Drake Farm
Pick-your-own is available at Daring Drake Farm during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
Other Crops & Produce
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Daring Drake Farm 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.
Peak-weekend crowds cluster around lunchtime, so either come early (before 10 a.m.) or late (after 3 p.m.) to skip the busiest hour. Weekdays are the most relaxed by a wide margin.
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 Daring Drake Farm is located
Head into Ovid, NY and you'll come across Daring Drake Farm on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of New York's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
From the middle of Ovid, 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.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery New York 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 Ovid.
Weather at Daring Drake Farm
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Daring Drake Farm offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Daring Drake Farm runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.
What else is there to do at Daring Drake Farm?+
Beyond picking, Daring Drake Farm offers pick-your-own, cider.
Data source: USDA Local Food Portal · Confidence: High
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