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Places to Pick-Your-Own Apples Near Erie, Pa.

Want to take the kids apple picking? Check out these Erie County orchards!

By Kara Murphy September 14, 2022

Looking for Erie County places to take your kids apple picking near Erie? We have details about three pick-your-own farms in Erie County with apple orchards.  Three things to note before heading out to apple pick at an Erie, Pa. farm:

  • Farms can sometimes change hours on short notice depending on weather, fruit availability and other factors. It's best to call ahead or check their social media page before heading out to make sure pick-your-own is available that day. 
  • Bring your own containers or bags! Some farms charge extra for containers, and some don't have containers available.
  • Bring cash. Some farms don't take credit cards.

Here are three farms in Erie County, Pennsylvania, where you can pick your own apples:

Updated Sept. 14, 2022. Call or check the linked Facebook pages for more details and before heading out to pick as conditions and availability can change quickly!

🍎Burch Farms
9210 Sidehill Road, North East
(814) 725-0747

Hours: 8 a.m.-6 pm every day.

🍎Sceiford Quality Fruit
11820 Middle Road, North East
814-725-1519

Hours: Mon-Thurs 12-5. Fri-Sat 9:30-5:30. Sun 11-5. (Pears and prunes also available for picking.)

🍎Lehman Fruit Farm
6550 Pieper Road, Girard Township
814-774-3254

Hours: Expecting to open for picking week of Sept. 21. 
Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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This article will be updated as the season progresses so check back regularly for updates! Do you have a favorite spot to take your family for apple picking in Erie County that you don't see listed here? Let me know at karam@macaronikid.com and I'll add it!