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Shelburne Orchards

Shelburne Orchards apple orchard in Shelburne, Vermont

Contact & location

Address
216 Orchard Rd
Shelburne, VT 05482

Where Shelburne Orchards is located

Head into Shelburne, VT and you'll come across Shelburne Orchards 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.

The street address is 216 Orchard Rd, Shelburne, VT 05482. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.

Once you're in the area, downtown Shelburne has the usual stops for lunch or coffee before or after picking. Locals often pair the orchard with a bakery run or a walk through town.

Weather at Shelburne Orchards

Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.

Historic Lake Champlain orchard with PYO apples and small-batch brandy.

Shelburne Orchards is a working apple orchard in Shelburne, 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 Shelburne Orchards

Shelburne Orchards sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.

Apple Varieties Grown Here

Shelburne Orchards grows 5 apple varieties. Each ripens between late August and late October, so what's available depends on when you visit.

McIntoshCortlandEmpireHoneycrispNorthern Spy

On-Farm Activities

Pick-your-ownBrandy tastingFarm store

Best Time to Visit

Apple season at Shelburne Orchards tracks the rest of Vermont. 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.

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.

Hours & Season Dates

Hours
Daily 9am-5pm Sept-Oct
Season
Labor DayMid October

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When is apple picking season at Shelburne Orchards?+

Apple season at Shelburne Orchards runs from Labor Day to Mid October.

What are Shelburne Orchards's hours?+

Shelburne Orchards is open Daily 9am-5pm Sept-Oct. Hours shift with the harvest, so confirm before you drive out.

What apple varieties can I pick at Shelburne Orchards?+

Shelburne Orchards grows McIntosh, Cortland, Empire, Honeycrisp, Northern Spy. Which varieties are ripe depends on the week you visit.

What else is there to do at Shelburne Orchards?+

Beyond picking, Shelburne Orchards offers Pick-your-own, Brandy tasting, Farm store.

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