Dame Farm & Orchards
Contact & location
Johnston, RI
Where Dame Farm & Orchards is located
Head into Johnston, RI and you'll come across Dame Farm & Orchards on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Rhode Island's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
Most guests punch 91B Brown Ave., Johnston 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.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Johnston itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Dame Farm & Orchards
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Dame Farm & Orchards is a working apple orchard in Johnston, Rhode Island. 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.
Apple Picking at Dame Farm & Orchards
Dame Farm & Orchards sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Dame Farm & Orchards tracks the rest of Rhode Island. 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.
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 Dame Farm & Orchards is located
Head into Johnston, RI and you'll come across Dame Farm & Orchards on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Rhode Island's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
Most guests punch 91B Brown Ave., Johnston 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.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Johnston itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Dame Farm & Orchards
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 Dame Farm & Orchards?+
Beyond picking, Dame Farm & Orchards offers pick-your-own apples.
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