Barton Orchards
📍 Poughquag, New York · Dutchess County · full-day fall festival with kids' attractions
1h 35m from NYCpicking: apples, pumpkins, sunflowerswalk-in — Walk-in for picking; festival
Part orchard, part agri-entertainment park: alongside apple and pumpkin picking there is a corn maze, wooden-ship playground, petting zoo, carousel, gem mining and an on-site taproom with live music. Weekend fall festivals are a big draw for families who want a full day of activities beyond the trees.
| Crop | Typical season |
|---|---|
| 🍎 apples | late Aug-early Nov |
| 🎃 pumpkins | Sep-Oct |
| 🌻 sunflowers | Aug-Sep |
Seasons shift with the weather. Check the farm's picking report before you go.
Barton Orchards offers pick-your-own apples, pumpkins, sunflowers. Typical seasons: apples late Aug-early Nov; pumpkins Sep-Oct; sunflowers Aug-Sep. Exact dates shift with the weather each year.
walk-in — Walk-in for picking; festival weekend tickets sold separately
Free admission except festival weekends; free parking; apples $22/peck (~10 lbs), $40/half bushel (~20 lbs)
About 1h 35m by car from Manhattan. Without a car: Metro-North Harlem Line to Pawling, then ~15 min taxi; car easier
63 Apple Tree Lane, Poughquag, NY 12570