Western Maine Apples, Pumpkins, Corn Mazes
Note – we put some scheduled times in here just to give you some ideas. You can pick and choose what you want to do. Be sure to look at when they are open and if there are any COVID restrictions. In fact, it would probably be a good idea to call any that you plan to visit just to be on the safe side.
[um-/iframe]
Fall in western Maine is magical; cool, crisp days, spectacular foliage, and the chance to visit SO many farms to pick apples or pumpkins or test your navigation skills in one of the fun corn mazes!
This itinerary is a little different from most of the others. Since most people may visit one farm or perhaps two, we are organizing this by just listing the different places that you could visit.
Apple Picking
363 Durgintown Road, Hiram, ME 04041 | 207-625-4777
Apple Acres is Maine’s certified organic pick your own orchard, and now offers farm to table hand-tossed pizza and local beer and ciders. They also offer famous cider doughnuts, farm store, and Apple blaster slingshot.
Hours: Sun – Sat 9AM-5PM
272 Morrison Hill Rd, Farmington, ME 04938 | 207-778-4945
Morrison Hill Orchard is a 10-acre, 350 tree orchard. They offer 12 different varieties of apples. They also offer other produce and apple cider for purchase at their farm stand.
Hours: Sun – Sat 10AM-4PM
258 Lane Rd, New Sharon, ME 04955 | 508-272-7684
Lane Road Orchard grows apples and berries. They grow a lot of different varieties of apples. Some of the newer varieties they offer were recently developed by universities for disease resistance, great flavor, and long storage life!
Hours: Sat-Sun 9AM-4PM
803 Waterford Rd, Sweden, ME 04040 | 207-647-9419
Pietree Orchard proudly uses natural growing practices for their pick your own pumpkins and apples. They also have wagon rides and maple syrup.
Hours: Thur – Sun 9AM – 4PM
720 S Bridgton Rd, Bridgton ME 04009 | 207-647-2425
Five Fields Farm is a family owned farm which features an orchard full of many different types of apples. They also offer cider, pies, pumpkins, squash, and more tasty treats. During the winter, visit back to travel along their beautiful cross country skiing and snowshoe trails.
Hours: Check their website for up to date information
650 Dallas Hill Rd, Rangeley, ME 04970 | 207-864-2848
Blueberry Hill Farms is a smaller farm that grows local organic fruits and vegetables.
Hours: Sat 10AM – 2PM
684 Grover Hill Rd, Bethel, ME 04217 | 207-381-7041
Hours: Sun – Sat 10AM-5PM
Packing List
The weather in Maine can be unpredictable. Therefore, here are some ideas to be prepared. Wear comfortable clothes and dress in layers, Maine is very casual, so you probably will not find any restaurants that require formal attire.
Spring/Summer/Fall: clothes, comfortable sneakers or hiking shoes for walking, sun hat, sunscreen, sweater or jacket, insect repellent, toiletries, and phone/camera
Winter: clothes (layers), ski pants highly recommended, winter boots, jacket, hats, scarves, gloves, warm socks, toiletries, and phone/camera. Please pack a helmet if you are participating in snowmobiling, skiing, or snowboarding.
Fun Facts
Did you know…
“Pietree Orchard was established in 2007 when Tabitha and Stephen King purchased the orchard from the McSherry Family. Tabitha and Stephen used to bring their family to pick at McSherry’s, enjoying the apple picking overlooking the beautiful White Mountains. Keeping Pietree an active orchard is their dream of making it possible for area families to continue making memories on the top of the hill and eating delicious local fruit. “
Boothby’s Orchard & Winery was started in 1865 and is a seven-generation family farm! Not only do they have delicious apples for you to pick. but they also have a local winery and have specialty local wines including two new grape wines made from their Frontenac and Marquette red grapes as well as strawberry wine made from local Stevenson’s Strawberries.
Five Field’s Farm is at an elevation of 850 feet, which places them on the right side of the “snow line” in the foothills of the White Mountains. So, they have apple picking in the fall and a cross country ski area in the winter.
Dining Alternatives
Here are some lists from Trip Advisor of restaurants in the different areas of Oxford County
- Bethel Area
- Farmington
- Fryeburg Area
- Jackman
- Kingfield-Carrabassett Valley
- Paris-Norway Area
- Rangeley
- Stratton-Eustis
- For a list of dining alternatives in our regions, please click here.
Activity Alternatives
Here are some other things to do in these areas from Trip Adviser
- Bethel Area
- Farmington
- Fryeburg Area
- Jackman
- Kingfield-Carrabassett Valley
- Paris-Norway Area
- Rangeley
- Stratton-Eustis
- For a list of many other activities in our regions by type, please click here.
Lodging Alternatives
Here are some alternative lodging choices from Trip Adviser:
- Bethel Area
- Farmington
- Fryeburg Area
- Paris-Norway Area
- Jackman
- Kingfield-Carrabassett Valley
- Rangeley
- Stratton-Eustis
- For a list of many different lodging alternatives in our regions, please click here.
The content and information provided on this website is general in nature. It is not intended as an endorsement. Although every effort has been made to verify the accuracy of the information, Undiscovered Maine disclaims all liability for any error, inaccuracy, or omission therein. Rely upon any information contained herein at your own risk.