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Cherry Picking in New York: What You Need to Know
Looking for cherry picking in New York? Below is every location mapped across the state, filterable by city or ZIP code so you can find the one closest to you.
New England and Northeast Cherry Picking
The northeastern states grow both sweet and sour cherry varieties in their orchards, with the best operations concentrated in New York's Hudson Valley, Massachusetts's Connecticut River valley, and the highlands of Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Vermont. The cherry season in the Northeast runs from mid-June through early July—briefer than apple season but equally rewarding for those who plan for it. The same farms that run large apple picking programs in the fall often run quieter, more intimate cherry picking programs in early summer, offering a chance to experience orchard country when it's less crowded and the landscape is at its early-summer best. Heritage sweet varieties and old-fashioned sour pie cherries coexist at many of these farms, and the fresh-pressed cherry juice available at farm stands is worth seeking out specifically.
Best Time for Cherry Picking in New York
Mid-June through early July for the Hudson Valley cherry orchards, with the season offering both sweet and sour varieties across a two-to-three week window.
Tips for Cherry Picking in New York
Conditions for cherry picking in New York can shift quickly with the weather, so it's worth checking a location's current status before making the drive. Bring cash, since smaller family-run spots aren't always set up to take cards.