Barnard's Orchards
Contact & location
Kennett Square, PA 19348
Where Barnard's Orchards is located
Barnard's Orchards sits within the Pennsylvania apple belt, close enough to Kennett Square for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
Most guests punch 1079 Wawaset Road, Kennett Square 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 Pennsylvania 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 Kennett Square.
Weather at Barnard's Orchards
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Planning apple picking near Kennett Square? Here's what's on file for Barnard's Orchards, 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 Barnard's Orchards
Pick-your-own is available at Barnard's Orchards 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 Barnard's Orchards tracks the rest of Pennsylvania. 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 Barnard's Orchards is located
Barnard's Orchards sits within the Pennsylvania apple belt, close enough to Kennett Square for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
Most guests punch 1079 Wawaset Road, Kennett Square 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 Pennsylvania 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 Kennett Square.
Weather at Barnard's Orchards
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Barnard's Orchards offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Barnard's Orchards 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 Barnard's Orchards?+
Beyond picking, Barnard's Orchards offers pick-your-own.
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