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Alstede Farms

3.1 (571 reviews)
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Cara S.

We came here to celebrate fall festivities. The farm is in a beautiful area of New Jersey, and the farm itself is beautiful. When we pulled in, it was very busy but we had no trouble finding parking. There is a main area, which is free to enter. They sell food and drinks here, which is where I purchased the caramel apple nachos. These were a great idea. They're way less sticky and messy than regular caramel apples because you can eat them with a fork. They layer the caramel and apples so you get just enough caramel in each bite. The apples also come with a topping (M&Ms, sprinkles, etc.) but I preferred mine plain. The main area also has a produce stand, a small petting zoo, a place to buy pumpkins and corn, and a live band. Overall the farm is great and we had a lot of fun. I am knocking off a few starts because there is another part of the farm that you have to wait in line for and purchase a pass for. This part of the farm is for apple picking, pumpkin picking, produce picking, and hayrides. Having to wait on a line and purchase a pass ruined the vibe a bit. Most places let you ride the hay ride for free and you can still explore the picking areas without paying extra, and then choose if you want to purchase anything. Here, you are completely blocked off from accessing the fields unless you pay a hefty price for a pass.

The peaches made the whole thing worth it
Mark M.

Two Manhattanites seeking a true American summer experience hit the jackpot with Alstede Farms. We did Pick-Your-Own and left with a bounty: peaches, sweet corn, peppers, eggplant, and wildflowers, plus a renewed sense of seasonal joy. We skipped the tractor shuttle and walked the whole way, which added to the charm under perfect skies. Inside the farm store, we shared two scoops of on-site made ice cream, cherry pistachio and peach; and both were unforgettable. These flavors deserve distribution in NYC. We stocked up on F.R.O.G. jam (fig, raspberry, orange, ginger), strawberry rhubarb preserves, peach mango salsa, and tortilla chips so fresh they belong in high-end Mexican restaurants. The sourdough bread was bakery-quality, and the fudge, while not quite Mackinac or Shore-style, was still delicious. The staff across the board, from the ticket booth to the fields to the market, were friendly, helpful, and clearly proud of what they do. The crowd was a healthy mix: families, couples, and people of all ages, each taking in the country air. Facilities were clean, and everything felt well-run. We'd absolutely go back, and recommend it to anyone looking for an authentic summer day trip. It's not cheap, but it's not overpriced either, and you get what you pay for, real food, fresh air, and an unforgettable farm experience. Some light staff training could elevate the entire visit from excellent to extraordinary, but even as-is, this is a 5-star gem.

Cathy A.

Wow, what a great place with awesome food and PLENTY of things to do with kids. My 3 year old had such a great time. The deserts and food were so good!!! Can't wait to go back next year !!!

The Critical J.

PROS: nice hayride and corn maze, pumpkin patch was good, whole set up was nice with a band, food, bonfire with s'mores CONS: some of the staff was mean. Including the young man at the checkout counter for pumpkins on the right side on the night of 10/18. Also, they're overpriced and the cost of the hayride doesn't include the pumpkin (so I snuck one out) OVERALL: it's a great experience with loads to do. But they really need to work on their pricing

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Tiffanie S.

This is a really beautiful massive working farm with so many different pick your own fruits depending on the season (I was there for peaches). Be ready to drop some serious $$$, this place is expensive (the sticker shock from the farm store, $10 for a pint of strawberries although they did look delicious). I regretfully got their freezer burnt and tasteless Italian ice instead of their ice cream.

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Camille G.

Great farm!! Plenty of pets to see, feed, and touch. We bought a few beers and walked around petting all the animals. It's a Pretty big farm. It was so much fun. We bought a few pumpkins and apple cider to bring home. Overall it was a great visit. Nice seeing a lot of happy people having a good time with their families. I encourage all to stop in and take a moment to enjoy yourself.

Nehal A.

Alstede is probably the biggest and most popular public access farm in NJ. Gets super crowded during the weekends, so better to early and purchase tickets online to save time. They do have to lots of parking attendances to maintain the flow of cars, including one way entrance and exits. The center part of the location has ice cream stall, henhouse which is their restaurant, hot and cold coffee shop, tents for sitting area. The birthday party area, wagon wheel, animal feed, pony ride and bounce house all those things are within walkable distance. Live music is performed around the this place as well. The food served here is decent but very high prices. To pick your own fruits/vegetables/pumpkins you have to take wagon ride. Most of those roads are not paved, so lots of bumps and dust. I didn't bring any face cover but really wish I had one. The farm area is huge, lots of apple trees, huge pumpkin field, peaches, corn and variety of vegetables picking fields available. Despite all the good things there are some major inconveniences I felt during my visit. At peak time, to get any kind of food or drink it takes more than 30 minutes of wait time. The bathroom stalls are placed in main area and around the picking fields but they are not maintained throughout the day. The foot pump operated water stations run out of soup and water by 2pm. Kids have major problems using these. I hope the farm works towards improving visitor experience.

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TripNFam P.

10/10! Everyone who knows us, knows this is our favorite farm. 1.5 hour drive from home and you'll find us spending a whole summer day here picking fruits and vegetables, enjoying hot corn and our FAVORITE blueberry ice cream (top fav is the one mixed with peach), and relaxing with the live band, wine tastings and farm animals. Be prepared to walk a-lot, bring a hat, a large Stanley of water and some sunscreen. Only downside is that it can be a little pricey. Buy tickets ahead of time online and get there early as it can get a bit crowded

Melissa R.

Came here on the Sunday before Indigenous People's Day and boy was it busy! Everyone we encountered working here was so friendly! We were looking for a game to come pick our pumpkins and for our child to enjoy his time with kid friendly activities. Alstede Farms has a corn and evergreen trail that come with your fall ticket as well as a huge haystack "mountain" the kids will love. The bounce house, pony ride and other activities are at an extra cost and we already paid a steep $112 for 3 people so we did not experience those extras but our child did enjoy the evergreen trail and haystack mountain, he enjoys farms period so we naturally got lucky there. :) They had live music, a hot food stand, homemade ice cream, candy apples, a store and a hard cider area for 21+ It was very busy so expect to wait in line for ice cream and hot food for at least 30 min. We tried the apple cider donut sandwich which was pretty good. I would've loved the donut to be warm and have the option to get other ice cream flavors not just vanilla or chocolate but I'm glad I tried it! My son enjoyed his maple créeme milk shake with an apple cider donut on top! And my husband enjoyed his apple cider slush as well. The farm is so big, you can take the tractors to several of the stops they have along the way (apples, pumpkins, sunflower field, corn maze and vegetable picking OR you can get your steps and exercise in walking to these stops, too. We did a little bit of both and it was a nice sunny fall day so it was enjoyable. Pay for your ticket online in advance so you don't have to wait in the line day of--it was pretty long. Wear comfy shoes you don't care getting dusty from the dirt too and stay hydrated especially on a sunny warm day. We'd definitely come back here! I'd love to try a weekday where there may be less people. It was a nice experience for sure and somewhere you can spend all day at if you like to pick your own pumpkins, apples, in season veggies, etc.

Amy W.

Came here with family in the fall! We were a party of four, so we got the family bundle which included admission to the PYO section of the farm, a large box of produce, as well as other farm activities! Initially, I thought it was overpriced (about $36 PER PERSON) but had a great experience in the end and would do it again. We came on a beautiful Saturday in the afternoon, and the parking situation was pretty crazy. Once we parked though, it was a fun and lovely experience checking in and navigating the farm! It was hugely helpful that we bought tickets online and in advance, as it was cheaper and also let us skip the line. The staff on the farm are super helpful and nice. I thought it was SO cool that you could pick veggies too and weren't limited to just apples. We ended up filling our box with fresh beets, cilantro, peppers, and sweet corn! We only got a few apples as many of the varieties we like were already picked bare. Overall, it was a great day at the farm and had a blast picking vegetables. There is a nice county-fair like ambience and I would come back again!

Peach lemonade
Katey G.

I've been wanting to berry pick all summer and finally made it for peak blueberry season at Alstede Farms. We bought tickets for the blueberry pancake breakfast and berry picking that came with one empty pint. We wanted to make jam so we purchased an extra 4 pints. We took the tractor to the blueberry pancake breakfast which was good but not great. It was buffet style eggs, bacon, sausage, French toast and blueberry pancakes. The blueberry pancakes were dry, but they had bowls of fresh blueberries which was nice. After the breakfast we took a tractor to the peach orchards which were also listed at peak season. Although ripe, textually the peaches were kind of milly with not a very sweet flavor. The blueberries on the other hand, were fantastic. We took the tractor a few more stops to the blueberry bushes. They're covered with a net to prevent birds and we could see thousands of berries as we drove up on the tractor. The berries were ripe, sweet, abundant, and very fun to pick. It didn't take long before our 6 pints were full (and we sampled a bit along the way). I have enough berries to make some jam and a blueberry cake this week. I'll definitely plan to go back year after year for blueberry picking specifically. We got a peach lemonade on the way out - very tasty!

Sara B.

Alstede is an absolutely gorgeous farm. The grounds are extensive and you can find absolutely everything here. There's an ice cream shop, a farm store, U-pick fruits, multiple food stands, hard cider, live music, hay rides, hay mazes, animals to pet and feed, pony rides, an evergreen tree maze, photo opportunities and so much more. Parking is easy, bathrooms are a level above porta potties and there's even a baby changing area. I'd consider this the 'Disney World' of local farms, and because of that it can definitely get packed out. Especially on a fall weekend. We came for strawberry picking and it was lovely. There was an abundance of fresh strawberries and they were ripe, sweet and juicy perfection. Just a few things to note. To pick the strawberries you'll need to wait for a hay ride up into the fields. There are only two tractors, so the wait is around 20-30 minutes each way, plus a 15 minute ride to the fields. Factor in at least an extra hour with this. If I had known I wouldn't have done it with little kids, and probably would have went to Ort up the street. They have much more accessible picking. But... the views from the hayride are gorgeous and obviously it's a fun experience. The only downside to all of this amazingness is the hefty price tag. Strawberry picking is 30.00 with tax. This is STEEEEEP. This does include filling the quart with strawberries (thank god) but still wildly expensive. And for that price, I think the farm could probably afford adding in a few more tractors into the rotation and making sure that both have sun covers (only one did, and if you got stuck on that tractor it was just too hot). Overall it's a gorgeous farm, there is so much to do and it's a great place to go for a fun family outing.

Luis S.

I was wondering why 4k reviews in google? This place is amazing, only thing that needs better attention are the animals outside with this extreme heat, great service, lots of veggies to choose from it. But I definitely recommend this place for families, get here around 10am on weekdays and 9am on weekends. I'm wondering if owners give some sort of valid coupons to as appreciation to come back? But still thank you Alstede Farms. I love it. Ahh I forgot, buy your tickets in advance online for some savings.

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One of my favorite farms to go to. I love going to the store for fresh vegetables and pies. Easy to get in and out.

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Very friendly staff and fresh produce. Definitely worth stopping in! I liked how many seasonal fruits and vegetables were available.

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Hi. Are your Christmas trees organic and if not are they heavily sprayed with pesticides ? Thank you

Hello and thanks for your question. Our Christmas trees are grown sustainably using natural and regenerative practices. Any applications (and often there are none) are rare and infrequent. Feel free to call us if we can assist you in any other… Read more

Which produce on the farm is organic?

We grow a handful of different types of organic produce and all of our produce is sustainably grown. If you purchase produce at our stores, farmers markets, or on our website, the term organic will be labelled on all organic produce.

Can we bring a stroller? If yes, are there certain areas we couldn't use it? Our child can walk but not very much and it would be a lot of work to carry her the entire time!

Good Morning, Strollers are welcome. They can be folded and brought on the hay wagon rides, or can be parked and your child can be held in your lap during rides. Many… Read more

How much is admission to just the sunflowers?

Hello Larissa...access to the Blooming Giants Sunflower Trail is included with a Pick Your Own ticket. We also host a few Sunset with Sunflower events on Friday nights throughout the month of August in which the cost for a ticket for that event… Read more

What's the price for admission?

Hello Danny...the price of admission differs from weekdays and weekends. If you are looking to pick blueberries on a day like today, the cost is $19.99 per person. With that entry ticket, you receive access to the PYO fields, scenic wagon train… Read more

Can we bring water and food inside?

if you sneak it in the stroller lol

Are dogs allowed?

Hello Shadira, Thanks for your note. We are pet friendly and well behaved dogs are always welcome… Read more

Are they serving hot cider in the fall?

Hello Theresa, Thanks so much for asking about our home made, fresh pressed apple cider that we make right here on our farm with our own apples. Indeed, we offer hot cider… Read more

What is ready to be picked this weekend?

Hello Vivian, Thanks so much for reaching out to us here at Alstede Farms. We are currently offering peaches, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, tomatoes, peppers,… Read more

Hello! what type of flowers would be available to pick this time of year? thanks!!

Hello, and thank you for your inquiry. We are currently picking strawberries, peas, spinach, and raspberries. Flowers such a sunflowers and zinnias typically available end of July. Please inquire about availability before your visit 908-879-7189.

Does anyone know if they have wine tasting on Saturdays?

Hello Kevin, Tomasello Winery at Alstede Farms offers wine tasting daily at our farm. Indoors in our farm store each day as well as outdoors each weekend day. Please join… Read more

Does anyone know when the sunflower season begins and ends?

Hello Natalie, Thanks for reaching out to us here at Alstede Farms and for your interest in our fresh discoveries. Our sunflower maze will be open in late July and remain… Read more

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Riamede Farm - We have you-pick zinnias available to cut in the field from August through September.

Riamede Farm

3.9(161 reviews)
1.6 mi
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We had a nice time at this farm today. It was our little one's first time apple and pumpkin…read morepicking. We made sure we bought our admission tickets online because we would got $4 discount that way (as mentioned on their website). It was $19.50 at the farm. The admission ticket included: - free parking - One small pumpkin (we got ours) - use of red wagons and scissors - lawn games and corn hole - photo ops - wagon ride We also brought our own reusable bag for apple picking. We enjoyed the wagon ride to the pumpkin patch and back to the apple orchard. We got to pick some apples, enjoyed the live music and shopped at farmstand. I bought a dahlia flower bouquet for $30 and beehive honey butter scented candle for $17.50. We also bought some food at the farm but it was a bit pricey. The chicken burger ($10) was good but I didn't like that was a little charred and it was small. My husband liked the bratwurst and apple cider sauerkraut ($10.50) but he also thought the bratwurst was small. I think they should let people know that you can pick the zinnias flowers ($1 per stem) as well. I didn't know that until we were leaving so I rushed back and picked some. Overall, we had fun.

Great place to bring the kids in the fall for apple picking, pumpkin picking, etc. All that fall…read morejazz. You can spend a lot of time here. Some places are a one trick pony. Lots of activities for the kids. We will be back next year.

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Ort Farms - special caramel apple cider slushie

Ort Farms

4.1(115 reviews)
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Went here a couple of months back during their Boo Bash weekend festival. We enjoyed a few hours…read morethere to do some pumpkin picking, hay rides, and the rest of the usual activities. They have several food trucks with lots of different choices. They have a nice farmer's market that is nicely decorated and has plenty of items for sale. They have a great selection of pies too. Also, there is an ice cream stand next to the market opened daily, all ice cream is homemade and fresh! Their hot apple cider and cinnamon donut was a great treat! Since finding Ort Farms is not too far from us, we'll be back next year once the crops are back in season.

I found out about Ort Farms from a billboard I saw driving down 17. I wanted to find a farm that…read morehad a pumpkin patch but still had apple picking, and Ort Farms had both - so it was perfect! It was about an hour drive from me, so it wasn't too bad. We came on the last Sunday of September, so the pumpkin patch and hayrides were already open (I believe they open mid-September) but they still had some late varieties of apples. They had some veggies available for picking too - tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants. You just need to purchase a bag and you can use it for both. Admission was about $15 per adult, which you have to purchase online. Kids 3 and under are free. We did the 9:30 time slot but didn't get there until 10, which didn't seem to be an issue. It's definitely best to go early so you can avoid as much of the crowd as possible. We spent almost three hours there and it was crowded by the time we left. The good thing about going in September is that most people don't want to go until October, so you get to avoid that mess. But the bad thing is that it's still probably really hot and if you're picking fruits/veggies in hot weather, it's not the most fun. By the time we were done picking apples and veggies, we were all hot and tired by the time we got to the pumpkin patch. So I'd suggest doing all of your photo ops at the pumpkin patch first and then doing all the manual labor. They have a few food trucks in one area and the apple cider slush was nice and refreshing after picking fruit. They also have a farm store with your usual suspects - pies, apple cider donuts, pre-made salads/sandwiches, etc., but we didn't buy anything. I think I found our new go-to farm. It's nice that you can kill two birds with one stone. I saw they have U-cut Christmas trees in December so I'm interested to see if they're doing any Christmas events - I wouldn't mind making the drive back.

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Green Valley Farms - Peanut butter cup ice cream in a waffle cone

Green Valley Farms

4.6(31 reviews)
32.9 mi

Green Valley Farms features a small roadside ice cream and produce stand, along with a few nice…read moreplay structures for kids that are great to burn off the post ice cream sugar rush. I was shocked by how good the ice cream was here. I got the peanut butter cup, which was filled with gooey gobs of peanut butter. It tasted fresh, like the peanut butter had been hand-whipped into the luscious vanilla base. The cone was fresh too, a tasty waffle cone that would pair nicely with many of their flavors. Beyond that, the women working the stand were all nice, and the prices were very reasonable. I got corn which was also quite good, and was a standard price so I didn't feel like I needed to buy a bunch just to get a bulk discount. I did also try the green valley farms labeled black cherry soda - that was probably the only 3/4 star experience for me, but would be perfect for someone who likes the flavor of black cherry soda without the carbonation of a brand like Stewart's.

It's that time of the year again, when the smell of apple cider donuts and pumpkin pies fill the…read moreair; forcing us all to break our summer diets. Well, at least that's what happens to me; especially when I find places like Green Valley Farms. on my way to visit High Point State Park in Sussex, NJ I had noticed the farm and made a mental note to stop there on the way back. Now I never make a promise myself that it won't keep... especially when ice cream and baked goods are presented. Today I enjoyed a delicious scoop of both homemade apple crisp and maple walnut in a waffle cone. Autumn has officially begun. Yum The farm is absolutely charming and bustling with families who are there to celebrate and enjoy the season in style. Whether it's to sample their amazing baked goods, vegetables, beef products, and ice cream... Or to enjoy frolicking in the pumpkin fields, or even photographing the gorgeous sunflowers. There's something for everyone to enjoy Green Valley Farms is located in the rolling hills of Sussex County in Northern NJ where they grow and raise their own "All Natural Beef and Pork", as well as vegetables. They also serve delicious farm fresh homemade ice cream. Throughout their season they host family fun events including a Pro Rodeo, BBQs, a Fall Harvest Festival and more! Green Valley Farms - Main Farm 997 Route 23 North, Wantage, NJ Email: greenvalleyfarms.us@gmail.com Telephone: 973-875-5213 Open Monday-Thursday 11 am-7pm Friday-Saturday 9 am-8 pm, Sundays 12-7 pm

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