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Apple Picking Win a Party Hudson Valley NY

Pick your own apples at Hurds Family Farm, a seventh-generation 125-acre apple orchard in Modena, New York, in the Hudson Valley near New Paltz and about 1.5 hours north of New York City. Make a full fall day of your visit with apple picking, fresh apple cider donuts, a corn maze, hayrides, farm animals and family activities.

​Apple Picking This Week

September 4th - September 7th


Apple Varieties Ready to Pick:

Early Honeycrisp, Ginger Gold, McIntosh, Jonamac & Gala

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* Pre-picked 1/2 pecks available in the Barn Market.
Apples: Honeycrisp, McIntosh, & Ginger Gold

Limit while supplies last.

Pumpkin Picking - not open yet, starts mid-September 
Decorative corn stalks available for purchase

Apple Availability Updated September 4th, 2026

About Apple Picking at the Farm

All apple-picking bag purchases include access to wander our 125-acre property, which includes orchards, fields, forest trails, wetland pathways, farm ponds, and so much more. PYO bags include a unique experience to choose from the apples that you want fresh off the trees. We do also sell pre-picked apples in our barn market if you just want apples.

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All Apples must be picked in pre-purchased Hurds Family Farm Bags
Apples are sold by the bag, NOT by the pound. Our bags are sold in a variety of sizes, unlike other farms that sell by the bushel or peck. You buy the bag 1st then fill it in the orchard. Apple sizes and water content in different varieties will affect how many pounds fit into your bag.

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  • Hurds Kids Size ~ 2.5lbs of average-sized apples ~5 apples 

  • Hurds Small ~ 6lbs of average-sized apples ~12 apples 

  • Hurds Medium ~ 11lbs of average-sized apples ~22 apples 

  • Hurds Cotton Deluxe ~ 23lbs of avg. sized apples ~ 46 apples *a beautiful heavy-duty canvas tote.

  • NY's Largest Apple Bag ~ 55lbs of avg. sized apples ~ 110 apples *Warning! The NYL is extremely heavy to carry in the orchard when full; do not choose if you have neck or back problems or are pregnant. An extra-large, heavy-duty canvas tote, eco-friendly, and perfect for everything from farmers' markets to family picnics.


Be sure to read the product description before you buy online, as we sometimes change our bag styles throughout the season.

Hudson Valley Apples

Apple Variety Information

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Hudson Valley Apple Picking at Hurds Family Farm

Things You Should Know About the Dates Below

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  • These dates are just estimates based on our historical data as to when each variety will be at peak ripeness.  

  • The weather can make apples ripen earlier or later.

  • All apples bloom within a week or so of each other, but the time to reach full maturity can differ by a couple of months between varieties.

  • Not every apple on a tree is ready at once. It could take over a month from the 1st apple being ripe and ready to pick to the last apple being ready on a single tree.

  • When apples are fully ripe, they will fall off the tree on their own, which is why you will find no Honey Crisps still on our trees in October.

  • If there is a particular type of apple you would like to pick yourself, please use the dates suggested, sign up for our email updates, and call before you come.

 

Late August

  • Ginger Gold - Sweet, mildly tart. Exceptional for eating, salads, and kids.

  • Tydeman - Extra sweet flavor, hint of spice. Similar to McIntosh, good for pies.

  • Paula Red - Tart, juicy. Excellent for eating and sauce.

  • McIntosh - Sweet, juicy, tart tang. A classic eating apple and excellent for sauce.

  • Jonamac - Sweet, tart. Good for fresh eating.

 

Early September

  • Gala - Sweet, juicy. Great snack for kids.

  • Honeycrisp - Sweet, crisp. Superb for salads, pies, and eating.

  • Cortland - Sweet, hint of tartness. Good for salads, stays white longer.

 

Late September

  • Jonagold - Honey sweet, hint of tartness, very juicy. Excellent for eating, salads, sauce, & baking.

  • Empire - Tasty, sweet, tart. Superb for eating and baking. Susan’s favorite!

  • Macoun - Extra sweet, mild, tart taste. Great for pies and baked apples.

  • SnapDragon - Crisp, spicy, sweet, juicy. Newest blend of Honeycrisp. Favorite of our 6th generation farmers. Best for eating.

 

Early October

  • Golden Delicious - Mildly sweet, juicy. Best for salads, sauces, and eating.

  • Crimson Crisp - Tart, crisp, slightly spicy. Stores well. Good for salads, sandwiches, and eating.

  • Red Delicious - Sweet, juicy, crisp. Excellent for eating, salads, and taking on the go.

  • Rome - Mildly tart. Perfect for sauce and baking.

  • RubyFrost - Crisp, sweet, tart. Like Empire and Granny Smith. Great for salads, pies, or paired with red wine.

  • Idared - Sweet, tart, crisp. Great for pies.

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Late October

  • EverCrisp - Sweet, juicy, and firm. This is a great apple for snacking and salads.

  • Fuji - Sweet, juicy, extremely crisp. Excellent for fresh eating and cheese plates.

  • Lady Apples - Tender, sweet, hint of tart. Best for caramelizing and roasting. Kids love this unique tiny apple.

  • Crispin(Mutsu) - Sweet, very juicy, super crisp. A fine choice for eating and baking.

  • Cameo - Tart, sweet, crispy. Excellent for salads, pies, sauces, and baking

  • Granny Smith - Firm, bright, strong tartness. A favorite for fresh eating and baking.

  • Pink Lady - Very firm, tart, effervescent finish. Similar to Honeycrisp. Best for snacking, baking, and juicing.

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Answers to the Hurds Apple Trivia Quiz

 

1. c. San Jose Scale     2. b. apple     3. c. 20-25%     4. d. It depends on the Bees

5. a. 36     6. d. all of the above     7. b. Iron      8. c. 3 pounds     

9. d. More than 5 times faster     10. d. More than 350 years

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