Rooty's Apple Orchard
Contact & location
Newport, VT
Where Rooty's Apple Orchard is located
Head into Newport, VT and you'll come across Rooty's Apple Orchard on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Vermont's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
From Newport center, 1581 Parker 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.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Vermont 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 Newport.
Weather at Rooty's Apple Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Rooty's Apple Orchard is a working apple orchard in Newport, Vermont. 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 Rooty's Apple Orchard
Rooty's Apple Orchard sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Rooty's Apple Orchard tracks the rest of Vermont. 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 Rooty's Apple Orchard is located
Head into Newport, VT and you'll come across Rooty's Apple Orchard on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Vermont's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
From Newport center, 1581 Parker 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.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Vermont 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 Newport.
Weather at Rooty's Apple Orchard
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 Rooty's Apple Orchard?+
Beyond picking, Rooty's Apple Orchard offers PYO, Cider.
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