Where To Pick Apples Near Barnegat-Manahawkin: 2024 Guide

BARNEGAT-MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Fall doesn’t officially start until the autumnal equinox on Sunday, Sept. 22, but the season is already underway at New Jersey’s apple orchards.

There are plenty of activities at these fall attractions to appeal to all ages, especially kids.

Patch has compiled a list of some of the best apple orchards and family-friendly fall attractions in and around Ocean County. Before you go, be sure to call ahead or check the orchard’s website to clarify hours of operation or to check for the availability of apples.

Johnson's Corner Farm
Address: 133 Church Road, Medford
Season dates: Daily Sept. 7 through October
Details: Harvest Festivals are every weekend through Oct. 31, with hay rides, corn mazes, pumpkin and gourd picking and more.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: $2.79/pound
Phone: (609) 654-8643

Battleview Orchards
Address: 91 Wemrock Road, Freehold
Season dates: Approximately through October
Details: Visit their Facebook for daily updates on what varieties are available.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: $1.89/pound
Phone: (732) 462-0756

Krowicki's Farm Market
Address: 862 Route 539, New Egypt
Season dates: Call for information
Details: The market also sells Jersey Fresh produce, along with jams, jellies, honey and more.
Phone: (609) 752-5591

Corn mazes and pumpkin patches are also opening or will open soon.

Argos Farm
Address: 1250 Lacey Road, Forked River
Season dates: Sept. 14 through Nov. 3
Details: Fall Festival. Pumpkin picking, a corn maze, treats, farm attractions and more.
Hours: Visit their website for more information.
Cost: Tickets cost $21.95 at the door. Get tickets cheaper online.
Phone: (609) 693-3513

The U.S. Apple Association estimates this season’s crop at 259,517,252 bushels, a 10 percent decrease from last year’s record harvest. Growers across the country report an excellent crop, Chris Gerlach, the trade group’s vice president of insights and analytics, said in a news release.