Fall Fun
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Family Fun • Apple Picking • Old Fashion Cider • Region's Best Cider Donuts* • Farm Animals • Free Hayrides
* Voted best cider donuts of the capital region by Times Union Sweet 16 votes.
Fall Festivities
U-Pick Apples – Starting early September 9th, come pick your own Macs, Cortland, and Empires! Later varieties will begin in October.
Straw Maze & Animal Viewing & Free Hayrides 12 – 5 Saturday & Sundays (September 9th – Columbus day)
Fall Weekend Events
Other than apple picking and riding around on our free hayrides, we’ve got some other fun activities cookin’ up this year.
September 17th, 24th, 30th
October 1st, 8th
Petting paddock, straw maze and free hayrides 12 – 5 pm both Saturday and Sunday. Monday 11 – 3. Cider, cider donuts, and apple picking available anytime during store hours.
1 - 4 pm Sunday, September 17th
Music by: Gone Grey
Gone Grey plays music from the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s. Stop on by for a good time!
1- 4 pm Sun, September 24th
Music by: Scarlett Fever
Scarlett Fever features an exciting mix of Classic Rock, Country music and fun. You’re gonna love us! We are a down to earth kind of band that loves many styles of music. We play the radio versions of songs that people love to hear.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most frequent questions and answers
Do we pay for U-Pick Bags?
No! Our U-Pick pricing is based on the weight you pick. For ease of carrying, grab as many or as few bags as you’d like, enjoy yourself out there, then visit us later to pay for the apples you’ve picked.
Can we bring our dog?
We do love dogs, but please leave them at home for this trip. Due to insurance we do not allow dogs on the farm. On-duty service animals welcome.
When do the hayrides go?
On Saturdays & Sundays from Sept 9th – Columbus Day, our hayrides run a loop of the farm about once every 20 minutes from noon until 5 pm. If you don’t see it when you pull up, it’ll be back shortly. If it’s sitting there you’re welcome to find a seat. The driver will be back shortly.
Please do not leave children unattended around the hayride. Please leave our bales intact.
11 Things to Do This Fall!
1. Try the BEST apple cider donuts in the Region!
2. Eat Apples!
Come pick your own apples or purchase some in our store. Whether you’re a serious apple picker, or just interested in picking a few for fun, you’ll find it at our farm! Call us for the most up-to-date picking information.
3. Pick your own fall raspberries!
Due to our lack of rain this summer – we will not be having U-Pick Raspberries. I’m sure next fall we’ll have plenty.
4. Take a FREE Hayride...or three
Get off at the different stops or stay on, and ride around. Our free hayride will drop you off or pick you up at the Barn, Petting Paddock, pumpkin patch, and the far apple orchard.
Hayrides run approximately every half hour from noon to 5pm weekends starting September 10th through October 9th as long as the weather permits!
Columbus Day hours: 11am to 3pm – weather permitting.
5. PUMPKINS!
Starting the end of September — Can you pick a perfect pumpkin? We’re sure you will be able to find one at Kristy’s Barn! Walk or take a free hayride on weekends down to the patch or search around The Barn for a pumpkin that will make a great Jack-O-Lantern! Pumpkin fun begins the end of September – call us for more information!
6. Meet Farm Animals
Our Petting Paddock is in full swing this year. 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
7. Pies!
Apple, Apple Raspberry, Apple Walnut and many more! We’ve got them, or we’ve got the supplies if you want to bake your own!
Want to reserve a pie for Thanksgiving? Call us at the store to get added to the Thanksgiving Pie List, then pick up your fresh baked pie the day before Thanksgiving.
8. Decorate for Fall
9. Plan a Bonfire or Group Tour!
Kristy’s Barn offers affordable bonfire parties great for clubs, groups, families, and friends! These bonfires start out at the store, where groups load onto the wagon for a moonlight ride to a secluded bonfire destination. Once there, groups can enjoy apple cider, donuts, and other snack packages. Contact us to find out the details.
Not so interested in the dark? Kristy’s Barn offers group and school tours tailored for your specific group. These hands-on walking or wagon tours allow children to learn about farming, our agricultural practices, and see where their food comes from. Farm animals such as ducklings, calves, and sheep, can make guest appearances too! Contact us using the form below, or call Monday – Friday between 9am and 3pm for more information.
10. Sit back and enjoy the view!
We know that fall can be a busy time of year so we invite you to schedule some time for yourself this fall and Kristy’s Barn! Meet a friend, enjoy your family, or just take an afternoon for yourself. We’ve got picnic tables, rocking chairs, snacks, and a terrific view of Thacher park and the Heidelberg Mountains! Come see for yourself.