Harbes Orchard
5698 Sound Ave., Riverhead NY 11901
Open Weekends & Holidays September-October
Orchard Opens Saturday, August 31!
Varieties subject to change without notice
Apple Picking at its Best!
The star attraction at the 78 acre Harbes Orchard is the breathtakingly beautiful apple orchard, ideal for family-friendly picking. Featuring 27 different varieties, the orchard uses an innovative trellis system to grow apples that are within reach of even the smallest of hands. We also offer an assortment of fun activities and delicious fall treats.
Early Bird Special
Available Only 9am-10:30 am
- Apple Picking with 3 lb. Bag
- Access to the Apple Express, our tractor pulled wagon
$10 per person
Apple Outing Special
- Apple Picking with 3 lb. Bag
- Access to the Apple Express, our tractor pulled wagon
- Live Music in the Courtyard (starts at noon)
$14 per person
Combo Value Pass
- Apple Picking with a 3 lb. Bag
- Access to the Apple Express, our tractor-pulled wagon
- Interactive Corn Maze
- Live Music in the Courtyard (starts at noon)
$18 per person
Apple Lovers Big Bag Special
- Great Value for Apple Lovers!
- Includes the entire Combo Pass but with a LARGE 12 lb. Apple Picking Bag
$22 per person
KIDS 2 AND UNDER ARE FREE BUT DO NOT RECEIVE AN APPLE BAG
- Harbes Orchard 3 lb. Apple Bag holds 6-10 apples. All apples must fit in bag provided. Any additional apples that you pick you will be charged for. Bags and carriages subject to search.
- Children under 12 require adult supervision in the maze.
- Pumpkin picking is by the pound.
- Pony Rides are charged separately.
- Attractions and Farm are open weather permitting, Always check website or social media for updates.
- No pets allowed.
- No outside food or drinks.
- Prices subject to change without notice.
Apple Varieties and Ripening Times
Learn more about the taste and uses for each of our apples below
Ultima Gala
Early September‣ Mild sweet flavor
‣ Great for snacking and baking
Zestar
Early September‣ Sweet flavor and crisp texture
‣ Great for eating fresh
Sansa
Early September‣ Firm, juicy and sweet with a hint of tartness
‣ Similar to a Gala in flavor
‣ Great for snacking and salads
Blondee
Early September‣ Sweet and crunchy
‣ Great for snacking and salads
Gale Gala
Early September‣ Firm, juicy and sweet
‣ Great for cooking, baking and salads
RubyMac
Early September‣ Crisp with some tartness
‣ Great for eating fresh, baking, and sauces
Honeycrisp
Mid September‣ Complex sweet/tart flavor, very crisp
‣ Yellowish-red
‣ Great for baking and salads
Daybreak Fuji
Mid September‣ Super sweet, wildly juicy, extremely crispy
‣ Great for snacking and salads
Crimson Crisp
Mid September‣ Crisp, rich flavor that is sweet, sharp and spicy
‣ Great for eating fresh
Golden Delicious
Late September‣ Mild and crisp with a sweet flavor
‣ Great for snacking, salads, and baking
Crown Empire
Late September‣ Crisp and juicy
‣ Slightly tart
‣ Great for baking and cooking
Snapdragon
Late September‣ Sweet, juicy, and crisp
‣ Developed by Cornell University exclusively for NY growers
‣ Great for snacking and salads
Jonagold de Coster
Early October‣ Crisp, juicy and sweet with some tartness
‣ Very aromatic
‣ Great for baking and salads
Shizuka
Early October‣ Sweet and crisp
‣ Excellent flavor, sweeter with less acid than Mutsu
‣ Great for baking and eating fresh
Autumn Gala
Early October‣ Firm, juicy and sweet with a hint of tartness
‣ Great for snacking and backing
Cameo
Early October‣ Sweet and crisp
‣ Red-striped with creamy orange color
‣ Great for snacking and salads
Keepsake
Early October‣ Very firm and crisp
‣ Great for eating fresh
Red Jonaprince
Early October‣ New version of Jonagold
‣ Excellent flavor
‣ Crisp and juicy
‣ Great for baking and salads
Crimson Topaz
Early October‣ Crisp and juicy with tart flavor
‣ Great for eating fresh
Suncrisp
Mid October‣ Crisp and juicy with tart flavor
‣ Juicy and crisp flesh
‣ Great for snacking and baking
Albemarle Pippin
Mid October‣ Firm and juicy
‣ Crisp texture
‣ Great for baking and snacking
Red Cameo
Mid October‣ Crisp and juicy
‣ Sweet-tart flavor
‣ Great for snacking and salads
Ruby Frost
Mid October‣ Juicy, crisp and sweet flavors
‣ A New York-only apple variety
‣ Great for eating fresh, baking, cooking, and sauces
Enterprise
Late October‣ Juicy and sweet with spicy aroma and mild tartness
‣ Great for eating fresh and baking
Gold Rush
Late October‣ Juicy and tart
‣ Great for juicing and baking
Aztec Rose Fuji
Late October‣ Super sweet, wildly juicy, and extremely crisp
‣ Great for snacking and baking
Maslin Pink Lady
Late October‣ Crisp, juicy and tangy
‣ Great for baking and snacking