I loved the Warwick applefest !! I'm From NYC so I've been…read moreto a lot of street fairs and this was one of the best because of the setting upstate was so nice how the whole little town was set up for the festival with tons of different kinds of food and tents selling things as well. I wasn't sure if the festival was dog friendly but we brought our dog anyway and ended up finding that there were so many dogs there and even booths set up with treats, bandanas, and even a greyhound rescue group all set up in the festival ! We got our little guy a a doggie cupcake and had an amazing time ourselves eating all things apple themed and beyond.

Ok, I'm putting this somewhere in the middle. I understand the reviewers who are frustrated with…read morethe crowds. 2014 was packed! There were some booths that I could barely get to or I just couldn't get to at all, some 3 or 4 ppl deep. For this reason, it drops the enjoyment level dramatically. I waited in a long line for cider doughnuts (well worth the wait), but they kept running out of batter and simply could not keep up with the demand. I did make a few purchases and get to see some booths, but I didn't stay long.The crowding does wear on you. For me, parking wasn't so bad as I followed a few local folks into the neighborhoods and just parked in front of people's houses and walked in. They probably hate that, but it's just one day. Ultimately, they have explained why they won't extend the days/hours and you just need to be prepared that this is going to be a packed event. If you do make the trek, go early, and I mean be the first people there (you'll get doughnuts faster! lol). Park over in a neighborhood and walk in, then it will be EASY to get back out when you are ready to go. Forget the lots. Or, you can just take in the local sites like Ochs Orchard for apple picking, GWL Garden center has fresh cider doughnuts and I'm sure other locals can add venues to that list that you can go in lieu of the crowds. I would suggest Sugarloaf, I bet it will be nice and calm there, and you can get your shopping experience w/o all the crowding. Anyway, just my two cents, but I hope this helps someone.

*Update Jan 2026* As always, stellar service, amazing…read moreambiance, and even better food. This year's brunch menu does not disappoint. The Cranberry Orange Scone is PERFECTLY made - incredible flavor and not AT ALL dry. The Garden Omelette is beautifully composed and chock-full of the freshest veggies (and cheese), with the side salad as great accompaniment to a wonderful meal. We look forward to their brunch in the winter (just wish y'all could continue it throughout the year!)!!

We visited on a Sunday afternoon, and there were employees directing people to where to park. The…read morefarm features large lots with ample parking and options to visit the market, where you can purchase ciders, donuts, and more. There's also apple picking, a beer garden with two food cart options (Jamaican/ crêpes), and a section with farm animals like goats and chickens. As you head up there are more food options and the full cidery where you can also buy cider we opted for the $24 cider flight and some individual ciders (the peach fuzz was our favorite) there are also three food trucks (hot dogs, sandwiches( chicken tenders fries), nachos and from the cider areas you can order pizza ($12-16) pretzel, etc. Lots of seating options some people bring their blankets and sit by the grass, by this area there's a live music section some face painting for children, and a petting zoo. Overall definitely worth checking out! It's right across the Shoprite plaza in Warwick NY.

We did an 8 mile hike including the Stairway to Heaven so we decided that we deserved a reward,…read moreluckily Heaven Hill Farm is right down the road from the trailhead. A very nice farm market, they have ice cream, baked goods and a nice shop. The ice cream was good and really hit the spot. A great place for a sweet treat. Especially nice that this is located just off the Appalachian Trail.

Hiked at the trail nearby, and came here for a snack after. Parking wasn't an issue for us in the…read moremorning, but the lot was busy midday. They had a few fall activities that required fees. We walked around the market which had ice cream, baked goods, baking mixes and lots of jams/jellys. We tried their homemade sodas which were delicious. The outdoor area had more vendors, but it felt a bit chaotic.

This is an authentic Pennsylvania Dutch working farm!…read moreAbundance of seasonal fruits, veggies & flowers as well as jams, local honey, syrup, etc. Beautiful grounds w picturesque scenery of the farm, fields, & mountains. Perfect spot in Autumn. Gourds, pumpkins, mums, fall veggies, and Indian corn. So important to support local farms...it's well worth the ride ;)

What a beautiful farm! It had a great selection of fresh veggies/fruit, jams as well as all the…read morepumpkins/gourds. It was a quiet little oasis outside of the craziness of all the local orchards. Pumpkins were very reasonably priced and there was quite the selection to choose from.

Beautiful day for a Sunflower festival! Free parking & free admission. It was very packed but the…read moreworkers kept everything organized with the parking. You had to purchase a ticket for $10 if you wanted to walk & pick your own Sunflowers. There is an indoor bar/barn. There were food trucks & vendors you could make purchases from. As well as a dj & karaoke. A live band was due to also perform, but I left when it had started to rain. The strawberry lemonade from one of the food trucks was great for a hot afternoon. The apple cider donuts I purchased (6 donuts), but I received about 8 different sizes & a few were not fully cooked through. I didn't find this out until I had already left. This was a great event that I am looking forward to again next year!

Attended this event last year and almost had nightmares for the next week... BEST horror venue I've…read moreever been to. Blows the Forest of Fear in Sterling Forest, and the Horror event at Museum in Monroe NY away by miles! It's on 52 aches with SEVERAL completely Terrifying and Horrifying trails. They have a hunted barn that will have you crap a brick, a HUGE corn maze that you'll be running for your life through, an Alien close encounter... again completely terrifying, an actual headless horsemen on one of the biggest horses I've ever seen... Mr. Ed his is NOT! If you should still be alive at that point, there is the Blair Witch forest... anyone who completes this trail will NEVER go camping again without a gallon of Holy water and a tank! This place is NOT for the weak of heart.

This place is a beautiful escape from the chaos. Came here on a quiet night but I hear they get…read morelively. The location is tucked away in the woods not too far outside the city though. Gorgeous property and amazing wine, spirits, and THEY MAKE DOCS CIDER!!!! I've always bought it but never knew it was made so locally. Worth a drop by, they have a cool taste testing flight that gives you a nice little run down of everything and the bartender is amazing at explaining it all.

If you're in need of a fall activity, Warwick Valley is the perfect spot! Screaming autumn vibes…read moreall around with beautiful scenery, apple picking, & apple cider donuts! This is my fav spot to visit during the season every year! Their wines & ciders are SO delicious - I can't get enough of their pumpkin cider! If you don't know where to begin, they have tastings of their wines, spirits, and ciders so you can find your drink of choice. The staff is also super welcoming and knowledgeable during this so you learn so much about each beverage. It does get very crowded in the fall so plan your visit accordingly.

This farm is absolutely beautiful--perched above a valley with stunning views that make it a…read moreperfect fall hangout spot. The live music added a great touch, and it was lovely to relax with friends in the crisp autumn air. Service was friendly, but there were a few letdowns. Seating is limited, so be prepared to stand or get cozy. The cider was underwhelming and not served very cold, which took away from the experience. The charcuterie came in a plastic to-go box and was pretty basic--not quite what you'd expect from such a picturesque setting. Also worth noting: the bathrooms are porta-potties, which might be a dealbreaker for some.

We tried the ruby's kiss wine back at Apple fest last year and finally made it to the actual…read morewinery. It's very small and unfortunately is not dog friendly. We came on a Saturday afternoon and it wasn't too busy at all. We opted for the sweet wine flight to share. The wines started off as follows: 1. Waywayanda white 2. Summer fields 3. Harvest time 4. International red 5. Ruby's kiss The first wine was very light and bland tasting for my opinion. My boyfriend loved it and actually bought a bottle of it. Summer fields was sweeter but definitely a lighter style wine. Three tasted like a Christmas season mulled wine but was absolutely delicious. Four was a very dry wine. I left that for my boyfriend to drink as I was not a fan. He enjoyed it and said it was crisp and a nice cold red. Ruby's kiss as always is delicious and a great drink. Taking away a star because we had politely asked our service what the Apple Dave's Distillery was next door and she responded with such attitude and disgust that was asked "that's an entirely separate business" and then abruptly left our table. Not sure what the issue was asking a simple question but it left a weird vibe I did not enjoy.

My lab wanted to go apple picking and we ended up choosing this orchard. I believe there were…read moreothers close to this one, but we went with Ochs because of the low admission fee ($5 per person) and petting zoo. It was an hour and a half drive from upper Manhattan. We went here on a random Wednesday afternoon so we basically had the orchard to ourselves. The first parking lot you see is for their store, you have to keep driving up for the u-pick orchard. There you check in to pay your admission fee, get your wristband, and get your apple picking bag(s). They give you a map where the ripe apples are highlighted for you. My favorite apples were the honeycrisp and snap dragons. They grow vegetables too but honestly we didn't explore the orchard that much (it was huge) so the only other thing I picked besides apples was a tomato, which I felt like was pretty difficult to find a good one. I handed out the apples to other friends and colleagues and they all liked them! There's something different about picking the apple straight off the tree than the apples you would normally just buy at a grocery store. It's a lot crispier when you pick them yourself! The store has apple cider doughnuts! Now being that I am a Californian where we don't have this apple picking culture, I was wondering what all the hype around apple cider doughnuts was about. NOW I GET IT they're so good! Unfortunately since we went on a weekday the doughnuts weren't fresh (they make them fresh on the weekends) so some of them were stale, but most were still good. It's honestly more of a cake than a doughnut, but so good! The doughnuts are self serve towards the back. The store also had a cat on the prowl haha We ended up not even having time to visit the petting zoo, but overall I think my colleagues had a good time here and I would recommend this orchard for anyone trying to have a no frills apple picking experience. I believe there was like a building restroom closer to the store and port o potties closer to the u-pick orchard.

Ochs Orchard is a lovely spot with great variety!Inside, they have a fantastic selection of fresh…read moreproduce, homemade jams, and delicious baked goods. The apple cider donuts are a must-try! We came on a winter day few days after Christmas and they had free samples of apple cider. I got some tea and honey to bring back home to FL. I also bought some apples and they were so soft inside and juicy. Unlike any other apple I've had. I wish I had a way to bring the Amish butter home since a family member has it in their home I often have it with bread in the morning. The staff were friendly, and everything was well-organized. Heads up It's a bit busy during peak times, but that's to be expected at a popular place. But when we came on a Saturday they were practically empty and lady made a joke not to come on the weekends so I assume normally it's a busy day or they dedicate it to stocking up since when we came I saw about 3 of the staff unboxing stuff. Overall, a really enjoyable experience with a charming atmosphere. I'll definitely be coming back next season!

Was looking for something to do with my husband yesterday we were going to head to a different…read moreWinery but shows this one instead due to the reviews. There are not much of any grounds there with the exception of the main building and a small patio area where you can sit and listen to the music if there is music that day. There is a very small menu and we decided to go with the meat board for $16 which included about eight thin slices of meat a few tiny baguettes three tiny pickles and two green olives not worth it in my opinion and have been to other places which offered the same for Less Price and more food. The wine we chose was not very good at all either but it was a very nice day and the music was very enjoyable probably will not be heading back there

Saturday, we came to Clearview Vineyard…read more You can either wine taste indoors or outdoors. A lot of seating is available. It was a lovely day, so we sat out on the porch. Several others were enjoying wine, food and the live music! We ordered 2 wine flights and a yummy fruit and cheese board. Other food is available too. The self guided wine flight included 4 samples, logo wine glass and a description of each wine ($12.00). The Dry Riesling sampler was the highlight! The other sampler wines were pretty good. We did order a glass of the Seyval Blanc and Monet. Both wines were nice. Customer service was pretty good. I know it was a self guided wine flight, but the only improvement would be the outdoor servers having some knowledge of the wine. Clearview Vineyard is located up a twisted hill. Parking is available. A very pleasant way to spend a day!

My family and I came on a Sunday after one of those rainy Saturdays, so it was definitely hopping…read more The people working here definitely have a well-oiled machine - not in an off-putting way, but how else would you manage the NYC and NJ crowds? Parking was pretty straightforward. You might need to walk a little to the main area, where there's a small fee to enter the non-apple-picking area. It's small but cute. There are some things for kids to climb on, some animals to see, and a good amount of places to sit and eat purchased food and beverages or what you brought in. The apple cider donuts are definitely worth getting, and I was decently satisfied with my pulled pork sandwich. Next time, though, I'd probably just bring my own food. There's a small store with items and snacks for sale (and an ATM). There's also a bar for some seasonal drinks. The apple-picking area you pay by the bag size. Cash only. No wagons allowed - I wish this had been posted better, but apparently it's a new policy since apples were getting stolen. How sad! Lots of apple trees and two very large sections to choose from. Near the parking lot is a small patch of pumpkins. We got two decent-sized ones for $15/each. The area was definitely muddy with all the traffic and rain. Wear your galoshes! By 1pm, when we were leaving, there was a huge line of cars to get in. If I come back, I'll definitely come on the earlier side!

Best kept secret in Warwick!!! Full bar, amazing views,…read moreauthentic Mexican food and plenty of fun for the kids. Apple cider donuts are to die for All in an 18th century barn!!