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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 7, 2023

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 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. 7, 2023. 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

Macintosh available for picking as of Sept. 7. More varieties available later in the month.

Hours: 8 a.m.-6 pm Mon-Sat. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays.

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

Several apple varieties available. Pears also available for picking. More info here.

Hours: Sunday through Thursday 11am- 5pm. Friday and Saturday 9:30am- 5:30pm.  (Pears also available for picking.) 

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

Hours: Expecting to open for pick your own about Sept. 20. Call for updates.

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