Apple Barrel Orchards and Cidery
Contact & location
Penn Yan, NY 14527
Where Apple Barrel Orchards and Cidery is located
Apple Barrel Orchards and Cidery sits within the New York apple belt, close enough to Penn Yan for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
Most guests punch 2681 County House Road, Penn Yan 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 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 Penn Yan.
Weather at Apple Barrel Orchards and Cidery
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Planning apple picking near Penn Yan? Here's what's on file for Apple Barrel Orchards and Cidery, 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 Apple Barrel Orchards and Cidery
Pick-your-own is available at Apple Barrel Orchards and Cidery during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Apple Barrel Orchards and Cidery tracks the rest of New York. 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.
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 Apple Barrel Orchards and Cidery is located
Apple Barrel Orchards and Cidery sits within the New York apple belt, close enough to Penn Yan for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
Most guests punch 2681 County House Road, Penn Yan 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 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 Penn Yan.
Weather at Apple Barrel Orchards and Cidery
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Apple Barrel Orchards and Cidery offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Apple Barrel Orchards and Cidery 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 Apple Barrel Orchards and Cidery?+
Beyond picking, Apple Barrel Orchards and Cidery offers pick-your-own.
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