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As the crisp autumn air begins to settle in, there’s no better way to embrace the season than by visiting Centennial Farms, where apple picking season is in full swing. Our family-owned orchard has been a beloved destination for generations, offering a fun, hands-on experience for apple lovers of all ages.

Currently available varieties include Jonathan, Golden Delicious and Empire. Whether you’re planning to bake a fresh apple pie, make homemade applesauce, or simply enjoy a crisp apple right off the tree, we’ve got you covered.

To make your apple picking adventure even more enjoyable, we provide hayrides to take you right to the orchard. Admission is just $5 per person over 3 years old, which includes the hayride, playground, and access to our scenic apple orchard for the pick-your-own experience. However, if you’re just here to shop our market for pre-picked apples our our homemade preserves and apple butter, there is no admission charge.

We invite you to bring your family and friends to spend a day enjoying the beauty of the orchard, taking a hayride, and picking fresh, locally-grown apples. Centennial Farms is the perfect spot for making memories and savoring the tastes of fall!

At Centennial Farms, there’s nothing we love more than the crisp autumn air and the joy of apple picking. We’re excited to share that the apple picking just keeps getting better!

Our apple season is in full swing, and in addition to the early varieties like Jonathan, Cortland, Empire, Gala, and Ruby Jon, we’re thrilled to announce that Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Jonagold, and Cameo apples are now ripe and ready for picking.

And there’s more good news: we’ll be open on Labor Day, Monday, September 2, giving you an extra day to come out to the orchard and pick your favorite apples. It’s the perfect way to spend the holiday with family and friends, enjoying the outdoors and the bounty of the season.

We’re open from 9 AM to 5 PM every Saturday and Sunday, so there’s plenty of time to come and enjoy a day at the orchard. Whether you’re a seasoned apple picker or new to the experience, we look forward to welcoming you to Centennial Farms. Our family can’t wait to share the joy of apple picking with you.

So gather your loved ones, bring your baskets, and join us at Centennial Farms for a day of fun, fresh air, and delicious apples. We look forward to seeing you at the orchard!

For more details and updates, visit our website or find us on Facebook. Happy picking!

It’s that exciting time of year again – apple season is officially here! Centennial Farms is thrilled to announce the opening of our apple picking season starting Saturday, August 17.

This year, you can look forward to picking the season’s early varieties: Jonathan, Cortland, Empire, Gala and Ruby Jon. All are known for their crisp texture and delicious flavor, perfect for snacking, baking or making fresh cider.

Please note that while we’re kicking off the season with these early varieties, our popular Golden Delicious apples won’t be ripe until September. So if those are your favorites, plan to visit us again!

In a special treat for our visitors, we’re waiving the entrance fee throughout August. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy the orchard without any additional costs – just the fun of picking apples and savoring the outdoors.

We’re open from 9 AM to 5 PM every Saturday and Sunday, so there’s plenty of time to come out and enjoy the day with family and friends. Whether you’re a seasoned apple picker or new to the experience, we look forward to welcoming you to Centennial Farms.

Don’t miss out on this delightful start to the apple season – we can’t wait to see you at the orchard!

For more details and updates, visit our website or find us on Facebook. Happy picking!

Come in mid-August, the season is right,
To pick your own apples and take in the sights!
Our orchard awaits with trees full of cheer,
Sweet, juicy apples will very soon be here.

With family and friends, you can make it a day,
Enjoying the sun as you spend time away.
Tart to sweet apples, there’s many to choose,
Pick apples with care and you’ll never lose!

So mark your calendar and don’t miss this chance,
For apple-picking fun in our orchard’s expanse.
Stay tuned for dates, it is bound to be grand,
Join us this August—apple season is at hand!

All blackberries have been picked and no more will be available this year.

Apple season will begin around the middle of August – watch for an update with our opening date.

Blackberry season is almost finished.  This Sunday, July 21, will be the last day for picking.  Thank you for being our customer.

Blackberries are ripe!  Centennial Farms is now open for pick your own of our sweet, thornless Triple Crown blackberries.  The berries grow in rows on a trellis so are easy to pick. There are plenty of berries to pick.

Hours for pick your own will be Tuesday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 to 4:00. We will have some picked blackberries available in the market in pint and quart containers.  Please call if you want several quarts, 636-228-4338. 

Blackberries are ripe!  Centennial Farms is now open for pick your own of our sweet, thornless Triple Crown blackberries.  The berries grow in rows on a trellis so are easy to pick. 

Due to heavy rain, the berries are ripening slowly and there will be limited availability this weekend. Please call ahead to check on availability.

Hours for pick your own will be Tuesday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 to 4:00. We will have some picked blackberries available in the market in pint and quart containers.  Please call if you want several quarts, 636-228-4338. 

Blackberries are ripe!  Centennial Farms will open on Tuesday, July 2 for pick your own of our sweet, thornless Triple Crown blackberries.  The berries grow in rows on a trellis so are easy to pick. 

Hours for pick your own will be Tuesday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 to 4:00. We will have some picked blackberries available in the market in pint and quart containers.  Please call if you want several quarts, 636-228-4338. 

Our sweet Triple Crown blackberries are almost ready, but are taking longer to ripen than anticipated.  *** We will not be ready to open as originally scheduled on Thursday, June 27. ***  We will post an update when the blackberries are ready to pick.

During blackberry season Centennial Farms will be open from Thursday through Sunday.