Fall Fun at Red Apple Farm in Phillipston MA

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When you think of fall in Massachusetts, your mind probably goes right to colorful foliage and apple picking. Every New England family has a favorite fall tradition to look forward to, and if picking your own apples is one of them, you will love Red Apple Farm in Phillipston, MA.

Red Apple Farm is so much more than apples. You could truly spend the whole day there with the family. Children will love the farm animals, spotting the chickens walking around the farm, going on a tractor ride around the orchard, and playing in both play areas.

The play areas are equipped with vehicles, shovels, and other fun stuff for playing and digging in the sand.

Parents and kids alike will enjoy the apple orchard with a wide variety of pick-your-own apples, but the PYO produce doesn’t end at apples. Red Apple Farm in Phillipston MA also has pumpkins, potatoes, pears, popping corn, a variety of berries, sunflowers, and more.

There is truly something for everyone at Red Apple Farm.

Fun Facts About Red Apple Farm

The farm was originally founded back in 1912 and was purchased by the Rose family in 1929 where it has been a family-run operation ever since. The farm is not only a fun family-friendly destination, but it is also home to the Rose family where they live in a 1700’s farmhouse that is older than our country itself.

To put it in perspective, Red Apple Farm was founded when Taft was president and it is the same age as Fenway Park, L.L. Bean, Sun-Maid raisins, and the Girl Scouts.

The farm has a storied history and is even home to the oldest commercially planted McIntosh tree, which was planted in 1912. Amazingly enough, it still produces fruit almost 110 years later!

Apple Varieties at Red Apple Farm

The apple orchard at Red Apple Farm is large with a wide variety of apples to choose from, depending on the week you visit.

You can’t go wrong with the classic Macoun or Honeycrisp apples, but Red Apple Farm also has many other varieties to enjoy. During the fall season, there are 50 apple varieties available for picking.

Some of the more popular varieties include:

Empire	Cortland
Golden Delicious	Fuji
Macoun	McIntosh
Honeycrisp	Ginger Gold

If you have a favorite apple variety, you can probably find it at Red Apple Farm.

Country Store at Red Apple Farm

Red Apple Farm keeps its country store well-stocked year-round.          

If the weather is bad or you don’t feel like getting your own produce, you can buy already-picked fruits and vegetables in the country store.

In addition to apples, you can also buy delicious apple cider, jams, home-canned items, gifts, candies, homemade fudge, apple cider donuts, and more.

Red Apple Farm Animals

There is a variety of animals to visit at the farm. You will see goats, donkeys, chickens, and pigs.

The chickens are fun to spot all over the farm. They roam freely and you will find them in the bushes looking for seeds, roaming the orchard, and walking around the farm inspecting their domain.

Red Apple Farm Brew Barn

Yes, the Brew Barn does serve beer for the adults, but it is also filled with picnic tables where you can eat some cider donuts with a hot cider, food from the food truck or Apple Crate, or some of their delicious barbecue.

Here is where you can also listen to live music playing outside.

Red Apple Farm at Wachusett Mountain and Boston Public Market

Red Apple Farm didn’t become a successful family business by only selling apples. They have expanded their offerings to include baked goods, jams, jellies, apple cider donuts, and more at their location in the Boston Public Market.     

Not only that, but Red Apple Farm has an Apple Crate location outside the Base Lodge on Wachusett Mountain in Central Mass.  There you can get some of their ah-mazing apple cider donuts.    

Red Apple Farm Hours & Location

Red Apple Farm is open year-round, seven days a week from 9 am to 6 pm. If you are planning on picking your own apples, it is recommended that you come at least 90 minutes or so before closing time.

The farm is located at 455 Highland Ave in Phillipston, MA. For more information about Red Apple Farm, visit their website.