Orchards in Maine

Bailey's Orchard

Whitefield, ME

Bailey's Orchard has grown apples in Whitefield for more than 60 years, with over 50 varieties including McIntosh, Cortland, Macoun, Spartan, and Liberty. Pick-your-own runs through the fall harvest, and pre-picked bags are available from the barn shop, which also stocks cider, honey, and fudge. A working family orchard, not a tourist stop dressed up as one.

Benoit Orchard

Lewiston, ME

Benoit Orchard grows apples near the corner of Ferry and Cotton Road in Lewiston, Maine's second-largest city. No hours, variety list, or contact details were confirmed online.

Biscay Orchards

Damariscotta, ME

Biscay Orchards has roughly 500 apple trees on land first planted by former Maine State Senator Edward B. Denny Jr. in the early 1950s, now run by his grandson. Visitors pick their own tree-ripened apples and can buy unpasteurized cider, pumpkins, cheese, flowers, jams and jellies. Down East Magazine readers voted it Maine's best orchard in 2018.

Boothby's Orchard and Farm

Livermore, ME

Boothby's grows strawberries, blueberries and pick-your-own apples alongside grass-fed Hereford beef, fresh-baked breads and local cheeses, with apple wine, sweet corn, mums and jams rounding out the farm market. The market runs Thursday through Sunday, 10am to 5pm, seasonally from August into October, and the property also hosts Sunday wagon rides and weddings.

Brackett's Orchards

Limington, ME

Brackett's has stayed in the same family since 1783, making it the oldest continuously operated orchard in Maine. U-pick covers Honeycrisp and seven other apple varieties, plus blueberries and peaches, with a bakery, cider donuts, an apple cannon, and a trackless Apple Express train for kids. The farm stand runs 9am to 4pm on weekends through late October.

Doles Orchard

Mechanic Falls, ME

A 22-acre family-owned orchard operating for over 20 years with pick-your-own strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, apples and plums. A farm bakery sells pies, cakes and homemade pie crusts, and a box shop sells custom engraved gift boxes and totes; the farm also hosts seasonal hayrides and live music.

Douglas Hill Orchard

Sebago, ME

A small, family-run orchard in the foothills near Sebago Center selling Macs, Cortlands, and Red and Golden Delicious apples along with pears, pumpkins and cider. Both pre-picked and you-pick apples are available, and the property has a gift shop, picnic area and weekend hay rides with panoramic hill views.

Gagnon Family Orchard

Greene, ME

Gagnon Family Orchard grows apples on trees over a century old, part of the original Saunders Apple Orchard dating to the 1890s, alongside high-bush blueberries and wild raspberries. The family-run business took its current form in 1998 and now ships fruit directly to customers nationwide from its farm store in Greene.

Grover Hill Orchard

Bethel, ME

This Bethel orchard on Grover Hill Road, now also known as Sparrowhawk Orchard under owners Nate and Katy Crooker, sells u-pick apples and fresh-pressed cider. It runs self-service on weekdays and full service on weekends once the season opens in early September.

Hansel's Orchard

North Yarmouth, ME

Hansel's Orchard picks apples off trees that are roughly 80 years old, big and wide enough that the farm says stories get written about them. McIntosh comes in first in September, followed by Cortland and Macoun through October. Open 10 to 5 during harvest, with pre-picked bags left at the entrance stand after hours for latecomers.

Hardy Farms Apple Orchard

Hope, ME

A fourth-generation family orchard overlooking the Camden Hills in Hope, growing Cortland, Granny Smith, Macoun, McIntosh, Northern Spy, Red Delicious, Saint Lawrence, Spartan and Spencer apples for u-pick, alongside pumpkins, squash and blueberries. Open weekends 8:30am to 4:30pm through Columbus Day weekend.

Harris Orchard

So. Brewer, ME

Harris Orchard is on Wiswell Road in South Brewer, across the Penobscot River from Bangor. No fruit list, hours, or contact information appear in public records.

Hooper's Orchard

Hooper's Orchard in Monroe grows roughly 75 varieties of apples along with cherries and Asian pears, and lets visitors pick their own or buy from the farm stand. Fall brings cider and doughnuts, a corn maze, and wagon rides alongside the apple rows. The orchard also grows pumpkins and winter squash for the same u-pick crowd. Find current hours and picking updates on their Facebook page.

Hope Orchards

Hope, ME

A seven-acre pick-your-own orchard on Route 105 in Hope, run by Brien and Emily Davis, growing over 20 apple varieties across a six-week season from early September into November. The farm also offers u-pick carrots and raspberries, pumpkins, squash, honey and unpasteurized cider pressed on Fridays starting mid-September. Service animals only; no pets.

Kents Hill Orchard

Readfield, ME

Kents Hill Orchard is on Main Street in Readfield, in the Kents Hill village that also gives the private school there its name. The orchard designation suggests apples, but no current hours or contact details turn up online.

Lakeside Orchards and Farm Market

Manchester, ME

Lakeside Orchards grows McIntosh, Cortland, Macoun, and Honeycrisp apples on Readfield Road in Manchester, with a farm market, bakery counter, pick-your-own hours, and gift boxes built around the harvest. The market opens daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fall is the busy season, but the bakery and market side keep the doors open well beyond apple picking.

Lakeview Orchard

Alfred, ME

An Alfred orchard growing apples for its cider house and farm stand bakery and kitchen, currently leased and operated by Adam Brock. The 2025 season opened September 12th, seven days a week.

Lemieux's Orchard

North Vassalboro, ME

Started in 1964 and bought by Richard and Debbie Lemieux in 1998, this Vassalboro orchard has grown to over 8,000 trees producing McIntosh, Cortland, Red and Golden Delicious, Northern Spy, Spartan and Honeycrisp apples. Visitors pick their own apples, pumpkins and sunflowers, or buy pre-picked apples and cider pressed on site, daily 8am to 6pm in season.

Lombard's Appleberry Orchard

Saint Albans, ME

Lombard's Appleberry Orchard sits on Dexter Road in Saint Albans, a Somerset County town between Newport and Dexter. The name and orchard listing suggest apples grown alongside berries, though a variety list isn't published online.

Molly's Orchard

Columbia Falls, ME

Molly's Orchard is on Point Street in Columbia Falls, a Down East Washington County town better known for wild blueberry barrens than tree fruit. No fruit list or hours appear in public records.

Morrison Hill Orchard

Farmington, ME

Morrison Hill Orchard sits on Morrison Hill Road in Farmington, seat of Franklin County in Maine's western foothills. The name points to an apple operation, though no current website or hours are listed publicly.

Mt Nebo Orchards by Pine Bluff Farms

Mount Vernon, ME

Jeff and Sandi Wiles run Mt Nebo Orchards' pick-your-own operation for apples, peaches, plums, pears, cherries, and pumpkins. Their broader Pine Bluff Farms also raises pork, chicken, beef, and turkey, sold at an on-farm market at 183 Pond Road. A second location operates in Rome, Maine, on Augusta Road.

North Chester Orchard -

Lincoln, ME

North Chester Orchard is a six-acre pick-your-own operation on the Chester side of the green steel bridge over the Penobscot River, about 2.5 miles out. Apples, pumpkins, and Christmas trees come in season, roughly mid-September through mid-October or while the crop lasts. Open Sunday through Friday, noon to 5, with longer Saturday hours.

North Star Orchards

Madison, ME

North Star Orchards farms 35 acres above the Kennebec River, with the Bigelow Mountains on the horizon. Pick-your-own apple season runs late August through mid-October; the farm store stays open from mid-April through Christmas Eve, selling cider, preserves, pumpkins, baked goods, and greenhouse plants. The orchard uses Integrated Crop Management rather than blanket spraying.

Orchard Ridge Farm

Gorham, ME

Orchard Ridge Farm runs a farm stand and orchard on Sebago Lake Road in Gorham, on the corridor between Portland and the lake region. No product list, hours, or contact details were confirmed online.

Pietree Orchard

Sweden, ME

Pietree Orchard sits between Routes 93 and 37 in Sweden with White Mountain views, growing more than 60 apple varieties plus peaches, strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. Stephen and Tabitha King bought the orchard in 2007 after the McSherry family ran it for 70 years. Recent reports note extended closures, so calling ahead before a visit is worth it.

Pine View Orchard

Berwick, ME

Pine View Orchard grows apples on Sunset Lane in Berwick, a York County town on the New Hampshire border. No variety list, u-pick policy, or hours are published online for this listing; call ahead before visiting.

Plummer Hill Orchards

Waterford, ME

Plummer Hill Orchards is on Plummer Hill Road in Waterford, part of Maine's Lakes Region in Oxford County. It carries an orchard and agritourism designation; no fruit list, hours, or contact details are published.

Pulsifer's Orchard

Cornish, ME

Pulsifer's Orchard grows apples on Brackett Road in Cornish, in the foothills west of Sebago Lake. No hours, variety list, or contact details were confirmed online.

Randall Orchards

Standish, ME

Randall Orchards grows apples on Randall Road in Standish, a Cumberland County town along the Saco River. No variety list or seasonal hours are published online for this listing; call ahead before a visit.

Ricker Hill Orchards

Ricker Hill Orchards has grown apples in Turner since 1803 and is now on its ninth generation of the same family doing it. Visitors pick their own or buy pre-picked, then work through maple donuts at the farm store, or a glass of Ricker Hill Mainiac Hard Cider from the on-site cidery. The orchard also ships apples to Hannaford and Shaw's shelves across four states.

Rocky Ridge Orchard and Bakery

Bowdoin, ME

Rocky Ridge sits on Route 201 in Bowdoin, about six miles north of Mt. Ararat High School, with both pick-your-own and in-store apples plus a large pumpkin selection come fall. The bakery turns out bread and whoopie pies alongside deli sandwiches and ice cream, and the place doubles as an antiques stop. It runs summer through fall only.

Romac Orchard

Sanford, ME

Romac offers pick-your-own apples, peaches, and pumpkins on a hilltop with views over southern Maine's lake country, plus cider donuts, free hayrides, a corn maze, and a 9-hole disc golf course. It's a full afternoon stop, not a quick produce run.

Rowe Orchards

Newport, ME

Rowe Orchards grows apples along Route 7 in Newport, a Penobscot County town in central Maine. Beyond the orchard listing, no crop list, u-pick policy, or hours turn up in public records — worth a call before visiting.

Sandy River Apples/Fenton's Orchard

Norridgewock, ME

Fenton's Orchard traces back to 1852 and has stayed in the Fenton family for most of that time, aside from a 30-year fallow stretch before Francis W. Fenton revived it in 1972 after retiring from the Navy. More than 40 apple varieties grow here, pick-your-own or pre-bagged, with the farm open 9 to 5, seven days a week.

Sewall Orchard

Lincolnville, ME

Sewall Orchard sits on Masalin Road in Lincolnville, a Waldo County coastal town just north of Camden. The name suggests an apple operation, but no current website, hours, or contact information could be found online.

Shackley Hill Orchard

Livermore, ME

Shackley Hill Orchard is on Shackley Hill Road in Livermore, a Franklin County hill town also home to the Norlands Living History Center. No fruit list or hours are published online.

Shalom Orchard

Franklin, ME

Shalom Orchard, established in 2000, is Maine's first certified organic winery, making blueberry wine, honey mead, and cider wine from fruit grown on the property. The working farm also grows raspberries and apples with pick-your-own access, set on a ridge with views toward Blue Hill. A bed and breakfast operates on-site.

Shalom Organic Orchard & Winery

Shalom Orchard in Franklin has made certified organic fruit wine since 2000 — blueberry, honey mead, hard cider, even rhubarb and kiwi — making it, by their own claim, the only certified organic winery on the East Coast. The same ridge-top property grows the organic fruit that goes into the wine, jams, and sodas, and doubles as a bed and breakfast for anyone who wants to wake up above the orchard.

Sweetser's Apple Barrel and Orchards

Cumberland, ME

Sweetser's Apple Barrel and Orchards runs a farm stand and orchard on Blanchard Road in Cumberland Center, confirmed active via its Facebook page. No product list, hours, or direct contact details were confirmed beyond that listing.

Terison Apple Orchard

Cumberland, ME

Terison has run as a u-pick orchard since 1946, now in its fourth generation, and the family calls it the first pick-your-own orchard in Maine. The picking list stays short and deliberate — McIntosh and Cortland only, grown low-spray. Dogs are welcome on leash. Find it on Whitney Road, about two miles north of the Cumberland Fairgrounds.

The Apple Farm at Lakeside Orchards

Fairfield, ME

Steven and Marilyn Meyerhans have run this Fairfield orchard since 1973, on land that passed from the Coffin family to the Wentworths, who planted the first trees. McIntosh apples are the specialty, with picking open September into October and the retail store running mid-August through November. A pumpkin patch rounds out the fall lineup.

Thompson's Orchard

New Gloucester, ME

Thompson's Orchard is on Gloucester Hill Road in New Gloucester, a Cumberland County town also home to the Shaker Village and Pineland Farms. The name points to an apple orchard, though no working website or contact details for the farm could be verified.

Treworgy Family Orchards

Treworgy Family Orchards runs as a family orchard and agritourism stop with apple picking, a corn maze, a pumpkin patch, and a farm camp program for kids. The property also has Christmas trees, a photography setup, goat encounters, and The Grille at Frog Lodge for food on site. Hours run Tuesday through Saturday, 9am to 8pm, and Sunday, noon to 8pm, closed Mondays. Reach them at [email protected].

Avalon Acres Orchard Farm

Saint Albans, ME

Cayford Orchards

Skowhegan, ME

Gagnon Family Orchard

Greene, ME

Greenwood Orchards

Turner, ME

Kelly Orchards

Acton, ME

McDougal Orchards LLC

Springvale, ME

Mullis Orchards

Corinna, ME

Orchard Hill Farm

Cumberland, ME

Pietree Orchard

Sweden, ME

Roberts' Orchard

Poland, ME