Each weekend through September and October (plus Monday, Oct. 14th) starting September 7th will be packed full of autumnal fun! Pick sustainably grown apples straight from the trees, enjoy wagon rides throughout the orchard, get lost in our corn maze for a cause, listen to live music in our courtyard while sipping on a hard cider from the Treasury Cider Bar. There's no shortage of delicious food from our grill (and other amazing food vendors) like our traditional Jamaican Jerk Chicken, and you can't forget about our delicious apple cider donuts fresh from our donut window.
Tickets are required to participate in pick-your-own, wagon rides and access our corn maze. They can be purchased here:
PICK-YOUR-OWN APPLES, PEARS, PUMPKINS, & MORE*
We grow over 100 varieties of apples, with most of them ripening up between September and October! Growing practices are important and make a difference. All of our apples are eco-certified, while a third of our varieties are also certified organic. Read more about what that means and why it's so important here.
Yes, we have pumpkins too! Our pumpkin patch is out in the orchard and is open for picking from mid-September through October.
Photo by Michael McNamara
Wagon rides run throughout the orchard on weekends for the duration of the day. Wagon rides are included in your pick-your-own reservation.
Find Out What's Available and in Season
Varietal availability will be posted on our Pick-Your-Own Page on Thursday or Friday before each festival weekend. To plan ahead, our predicted apple availability page can be found here.
* Availability of all items is subject to change. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and follow us on social media for updates! Visit our FAQ or Pick-Your-Own pages in the coming weeks for more info on Fall pick-your-own.
LIVE MUSIC
Band Lineup
Join us at the Fishkill Farms stage in our courtyard for live music from local bands during the following dates from 12 pm-4 pm.
Saturday 9/07: Bourbon Sprawl
Sunday 9/08: Way Behind The Sun
Saturday 9/14: Remnants of Emily
Sunday 9/15: Remnants of Emily
Saturday 9/21: Catahoula Cajun Band
Sunday 9/22: Bunker Boys
Saturday 9/28: Jungle Love
Sunday 9/29: Lily of The Valley
Saturday 10/05: Profile Reggae Band
Sunday 10/06: Cloud Nyne
Saturday 10/12: Tilly Foster
Sunday 10/13: Highly Cyrus
Monday 10/14: STAX of Soul
Saturday 10/19: Bees In The Barn
Sunday 10/20: Big Draw
Saturday 10/26: TBA
Sunday 10/27: Tenbrooks Molly
Fiddle Playing in the Orchard
Ian Moore will be in the orchard from 11 am-3 pm spreading fall festival cheer on most Fall Harvest Festival weekends. Follow the music and find him among the apple trees.
Dates not in attendance: Sept. 14th, Sept. 22nd and Oct. 6th
CORN MAZE FOR A CAUSE
Corn Maze for a Cause - Weekends and Holidays | 10 am-5 pm
Opening day TBA Predicted time is mid-September
Admission is $5 per person. Tickets can be purchased at the maze entrance on weekends and at our welcome shed on weekdays.
Our 1-acre corn maze is designed and cut by our very own farmers and is not outsourced. 30% of every $5 maze ticket will be equally donated to different local non-profit organizations at the end of the season.
Tickets to our corn maze are sold at the entrance of our corn maze. We do not take reservations ahead of time. Because our maze is located in the orchard, pick-your-own reservations are required to access our maze.
Corn Maze Organizations: TBA
HARD CIDER ON TAP
The Treasury Cider Bar | 11 am-7 pm
The Treasury Cider Bar will be serving flights and glasses of our very own hard cider made exclusively with our apples for a true Tree-To-Bottle experience. Seating is first come first serve. Enjoy your drinks at tables on our wrap-around porch, picnic tables throughout the courtyard, or bring a blanket and find a grassy spot to relax! View what's on tap here.
FOOD
Fishkill Farms Outdoor Grill | Every Weekend 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Our grill will be serving Jamaican Jerk Chicken, Rice and Beans, Grass-fed burgers, Hot Dogs, homemade mac & cheese, seasonal and farm-fresh veggie meals, and more! We have vegan and gluten-free options available.
Please note that we are not an allergen-free kitchen and therefore cannot accommodate severe allergy restrictions. Thank you for your understanding and apologies in advance for any inconvenience.
Additional Food Vendors:
9/07: Oyster Party, The Vegan Stuff Trailer
9/08: Oyster Party, Las Mañanitas Food Tent
9/14: Farmer's and Chef's Food Truck, Las Mañanitas Food Tent, The Vegan Stuff Trailer
9/15: Farmer's and Chef's Food Truck, Las Mañanitas Food Tent
9/21: Farmer's and Chef's Food Truck, Las Mañanitas Food Tent, The Vegan Stuff Trailer
9/22: Farmer's and Chef's Food Truck, Las Mañanitas Food Tent
9/28: Farmer's and Chef's Food Truck, Las Mañanitas Food Tent , Hooked Events, The Vegan Stuff Trailer
9/29: Farmer's and Chef's Food Truck, Las Mañanitas Food Tent, Hooked Events
10/05: Farmer's and Chef's Food Truck, Las Mañanitas Food Tent, Hooked Events, The Vegan Stuff Trailer
10/06: Farmer's and Chef's Food Truck, Las Mañanitas Food Tent, Hooked Events
10/12: Farmer's and Chef's Food Truck, Las Mañanitas Food Tent, Hooked Events, The Vegan Stuff Trailer
10/13: Farmer's and Chef's Food Truck, Las Mañanitas Food Tent, Hooked Events
10/14: Farmer's and Chef's Food Truck, Las Mañanitas Food Tent, Hooked Events
10/19: Farmer's and Chef's Food Truck, Las Mañanitas Food Tent
10/20: Farmer's and Chef's Food Truck, Las Mañanitas Food Tent
10/26: Las Mañanitas Food Tent, The Vegan Stuff Trailer
10/27: Las Mañanitas Food Tent
FARM STORE
Our farm store is packed to the brim with filled with fall favorites such as homemade pies and treats, fresh fruits and veggies right from the farm, artisanal cheeses, local meats, honey and maple syrup, locally made coffee, tea, soaps, candles and a full stock of local NY state produced cider, wine, beer and liquor. We'll also have an outdoor market with a bright array of edible and decorative pumpkins, squash and gourds out front (starting mid-September) and straw bales for all of your fall decorative needs.
TICKETS
Tickets are required to participate in pick-your-own. An apple-picking "reservation" includes admission for up to 5 people* and a half-bushel-sized apple bag to pick apples into (holds about 22 pounds of apples). Additional bags may be purchased when you arrive. Wagon rides are also included with pick-your-own reservations. Pumpkin-only reservations will be added closer to when they will be available. If you have an apple-picking reservation, you do not need to book a pumpkin reservation.
*Ages 2 & up; kids under 2 do not need to be counted in reservation number. An additional 2 people can be added at check-in for $8 each (up to 7 people).
Reservations are not required to visit the Farm Store, Treasury Cider Bar or Outdoor Grill, however if we reach maximum capacity, we will turn away those without reservations.
We will not accept buses that arrive without coordinating with us prior to your visit and receive expressed permission from our staff. Unscheduled buses will be turned away. For questions, email events@fishkillfarms.com.
FAQ's
Do you allow dogs or other pets?
Dogs/pets are not allowed in our orchard, anywhere where food is grown, or in our farm store. Dogs are allowed in our courtyard and at the Treasury Cider Bar. Dogs/pets must be cleaned up after and remain on a leash at all times. Service animals protected by ADA may accompany their owners where they need to.
Do you allow cars in the orchard?
Yes, we will start allowing cars in the orchard starting Tuesday, September 3rd. We ask that you only bring one car per reservation as space is limited. You must obey all orchard signage and stick to the 5mph speed limit. Upon exiting the orchard we will check your trunk before you leave–unfortunately, theft is a problem.
Do you require reservations for pick-your-own?
Yes. They can be made on the pick-your-own page of our website. We do not take reservation requests over the phone, through social media or email.
Is there public transportation to the farm?
The closest train station to our farm is the Beacon Train Station. You can get there by taking the Metro-North Hudson Line. From Beacon, we are located about 15 minutes away by car. Local cab companies, Uber and Lyft service our area and are commonly used to reach the farm, however, they are not as readily available as they are in urban areas so we recommend scheduling them ahead of time. Fishkill Farms is not affiliated with any of these ride services.
Do you accept credit cards?
Yes. We accept all major credit cards at all points of sale throughout the farm. We do not have an ATM or offer cash-back on site.
Can we barbecue at the farm?
No. Cookouts, barbecues, alcoholic beverages, and loud music are not allowed.
Click here for more FAQs and What to Expect.