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Hudson Valley food festivals, farmers' markets & apple orchards
Farmers have been feeding Hudson Valley families since the 1600s. Today, these farms offer unique cultural experiences to residents and visitors who want to know where their food comes from. Food festivals for apples, cheese, garlic, wine, and many more attest to the verdant growing area of our farms. Drive down any country road in the Hudson Valley and you’re bound to come across a cheery red barn offering good fun such as hayrides, music, corn mazes, and so many other ways to celebrate the harvest.
Blooming Hill Organic Farm
Orange County
Family-run organic farm with farm stand and grill. Broad variety of produce offerings. Brunch and Dinner served counter service-style. Scheduled farm dinners. Weddings. Year-round.
1251 Route 208, Blooming Grove, NY
The Chatham Berry Farm
Columbia County
Your everyday farmers market! A local, family-owned and operated farm and farm store. Specializing in natural, organic, and local produce as well as no spray, pesticide-free greens and vegetables from our greenhouses throughout the year. Visit our year-round specialty farm store, check out our Greenhouse Cidery taproom, and/or schedule a tour of our greenhouse. We're more than just berries!
2309 Route 203, Chatham, NY
Cluckin' "A" Critter Farm, LLC.
Greene County
Walk among farm animals including alpacas, sheep, donkeys, and more. Shop the farm and fiber store for your spinning and knitting needs, honey, eggs, maple syrup, and processed chicken. Purchase handmade stained glass and visit the spiritual corner.
680 West Rd., Greenville, NY
Dr. Davies Farm
Rockland County
Dr. Davies Farm offers apple picking, hayrides, pumpkin picking and farm stands with a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables including sweet corn, apples, and tomatoes. Don’t forget the fresh-pressed cider.
306 Route 304, Congers, NY
Empire State Plaza Farmers Market
Albany County
The Empire State Plaza Farmers Market is the place to find the season's freshest produce, flowers, plants, meats, cheeses, baked goods, wine, cider and much more! The market happens every Wednesday year-round, moving indoors on the Concourse from April – October.
Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY
Fishkill Farms
Dutchess County
Pick your own vegetables, berries, apples and pumpkins straight from the field! Owned by the Morgenthau family for more than 100 years, Fishkill Farms has it all: beautiful vistas, delicious fruits and veggies, a farm store, harvest festivals and special events. Find out what’s in season, bring the family and spend some time in the great outdoors. Fishkill Farms is also home to Treasury Cider, which is made exclusively with Fishkill Farms apples and is named after Henry Morgenthau Jr., who founded the farm in 1913 and went on to be Secretary of the Treasury during Franklin D. Roosevelt’s presidency. Sip and sample at the Cider Bar, which hosts sunset yoga sessions in the summer.
9 Fishkill Farm Road, Hopewell Junction, NY
Glynwood
Putnam County
This working farm in the heart of Fahnestock State Park holds a vision for sustainable food and farming throughout the Hudson Valley. Innovative programs train the next generation of farmers, and visitors can take in the rural beauty of this historic property with a self-guided tour. Glynwood’s Farm Store features a selection of specialty products made by Hudson Valley farmers and artisans, including local cheeses, grains, fruits, vegetables, pasture-raised meat and eggs.
PO Box 157, Cold Spring, NY
Greig Farm Red Hook
Dutchess County
For over 60 years Greig Farm has welcomed the public onto their grounds for pick-your-own fruits and vegetables. Nothing compares to the freshness picked straight from the farm! The daily market also offers breakfast and lunch, and dinner to-go. And don’t leave without heading behind the barn to feed the adorable goats!
227 Pitcher Ln, Red Hook, NY
Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center
Westchester County
At Hilltop Hanover Farm in Yorktown Heights, you’ll learn about organic composting, how to start a backyard garden and why it’s smart to harvest rainwater. Meet the farmers, hike a woodland trail and say hello to the chickens and goats.
1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights, NY
Hull-O Farms
Greene County
From the moment you say “hull-o,” you will be treated like one of the family at this unique farm-stay getaway. Besides your daily chores, there is still plenty of downtime for romping with the rabbits, cuddling kittens, fishing in the farm pond, hayrides through the fields, and bonfires with s’mores.
10 Cochrane Road, Durham, NY
Indian Ladder Farms
Albany County
Family-owned farm committed to local agriculture and growing the best apples in the area! The selection of apples, berries, and other produce is simply unparalleled. And you might want to have a donut or two while you’re at it.
342 Altamont Voorheesville Road, Altamont, NY
Jones Farm & Country Store
Orange County
Family-owned farm offering homegrown fruits and vegetables; Cafe, bakery, local and gourmet foods. Gift shop. Gallery. U-pick pumpkins in fall. Observation beehive, seasonal hayrides.
190 Angola Road, Cornwall, NY
Meet Me In Marlborough
Ulster County
Farm markets, specialty farms, organic products, history, wineries, restaurants, antiques, B&Bs, spas, art, dance, live entertainment, shops, and businesses: you’ll find it all here!
PO Box 1139, Marlboro, NY
Muscoot Farm
Westchester County
Recall our agricultural heritage at Muscoot Farm in Somers, an interpretive site where you can stroll through a dairy barn, milk house, ice house, and blacksmith shop. You’ll see livestock and poultry breeds, some rare, typical of an early 20th century farm.
51 NY-100, Katonah, NY
Orchards of Concklin
Rockland County
Pick your own produce, visit the farm stand and taste the fresh-pressed apple cider. Stop in the bakery for fresh pies, cookies, donuts, and pastries. Apple picking offered as well.
2 South Mountain Rd. Pomona, NY
Salinger's Orchard
Putnam County
Established in 1901, Salinger's Orchards is farmed by the fourth generation Tim Salinger. Salinger's Orchards is dedicated to growing eighteen varieties of quality apples as well as peaches, pears, nectarines, plums, cherries, and other seasonal crops. Come shop Salinger's for fresh pies, raw, local honey fresh produce, baked goods, candies, gluten free items, pastries and more.
230 Guinea Rd Brewster, NY
Samascott’s Garden Market
Columbia County
Growers of annuals, perennials, hanging baskets. Market open year-round, selling locally sourced fruits, vegetables, fresh eggs, free-range beef, chicken and pork. On-site bakery serves freshly baked goods, homemade soups, seasonally prepared foods, and ice cream. Also gift items, local honey, maple syrup, pasta, nuts, and coffee. Corn maze opens in fall.
65 Chatham St, Kinderhook, NY
Troy Waterfront Farmers’ Market
Rensselaer County
Where the farm meets the City. Every Saturday, more than 70+ food growers, bakers, chefs, and artisans gather to offer the Capital Region's freshest and finest!
Winter (November-March): Atrium, 49 Fourth Street, Troy, NY
Summer (April-October): Downtown Troy
Windy Hill Orchard -East
Rensselaer County
Since May 2019, the Seeberger family has transformed the existing orchard, to the new goto orchard in the Capital Region. They have completely remodeled the Farm Store, added fire pits and Adirondack chairs throughout the orchard, free wagon rides, free corn mazes, along with holding a 6 weekend long ‘Fall Festival’, offering up some of the top names in the regional music scene.-- Culminating the season with one of the largest classic car shows in the Northeast. They also have added a beautiful cider bar, to the farm store, offering up some of their award winning hard ciders.
1297 Brookview Station Rd, Castleton, NY