Fall in Pennsylvania has a way of pulling everyone toward the nearest orchard, and apple cider is usually the reason. Fresh-pressed cider, cider doughnuts, and bins of just-picked apples show up at farm markets across the state right about now.
If you have been meaning to grab a jug before the season slips away, this list is for you. Here are eight real Pennsylvania farm markets, spread from Lancaster County to the Pittsburgh suburbs, where cider is part of the plan every autumn.
1. Kauffman Orchards, Bird in Hand, PA
Right in the heart of Lancaster County’s Amish country, this produce market keeps things homemade and local. Cider is pressed right on the property, and it shares shelf space with peanut butter, fresh milk, and a whole lineup of apple varieties.
The market leans into fall favorites like apple cider doughnuts and frypies, so you can turn a cider run into a full snack stop. There is a deli inside, plus bulk foods if you want to stock the pantry while you are there.
Apple lovers can also pick their own by the peck or bushel when the season allows, which makes it a nice outing for families. Just plan around the schedule, since the market is open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday through Saturday, and closed Wednesday and Sunday.
You will find it at 3097 Old Philadelphia Pike, with free and paid parking on site.
2. Edgewood Farms Orchard & Farm Market, Lititz, PA
Twenty-nine varieties of apple trees is not a typo. The Martin family has been growing fruit here for more than 20 years, and that range shows up in the bins every fall.
Beyond apples, the orchard grows peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, and cherries, and rounds out the market with locally grown in-season produce and homemade market fare. Sweet corn is a summer highlight, but autumn is when the cider takes center stage.
Fresh apple cider comes by the half gallon, and it pairs naturally with the apple dumplings the market keeps on hand. That combination alone makes it an easy weekday errand.
Hours run Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday until 5 p.m., with Sunday closed. The address is 240 W 28th Division Hwy in Lititz, an easy stop if you are already cruising through the northern part of the county.
3. The Market – Styer Orchard fresh meats steak, Langhorne, PA
Bucks County has plenty of farm stops, but this one earns its spot with cider doughnuts that get talked about long after the bag is empty. Grabbing one on the way out has practically become tradition here.
The shop sells produce, breakfast pies, donuts, and hoagies, and it has both indoor and outdoor seating, so you can eat before you even reach the parking lot. Fresh-pressed cider and crisp apples anchor the fall selection, and the pies deserve a look too.
There is also a farm attached for picking, which makes it more than a quick grab-and-go. Come for the cider, stay for the doughnuts, and let the kids run a bit.
Open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., it keeps generous hours. Find it at 1121 Woodbourne Rd in Langhorne.
4. Highland Orchards, Inc., West Chester, PA
Chester County families tend to make this a yearly ritual, and the fresh-pressed cider is usually the headliner. The cider doughnuts have a loyal following of their own.
Billed as a family-friendly spot, the orchard offers seasonal pick-your-own fruit along with farm-produce pies, baked goods, ciders, and jams. Wide open fields give it room to breathe, and there are plenty of apples to sort through.
During peak season you might also find food trucks parked alongside the usual farmstand vegetables and fruits, which turns a cider stop into a proper outing. It is a compact place, but there is enough to do to fill part of an afternoon.
Parking is easy, with free lots and street options, and the site is LGBTQ+ friendly with gender-neutral restrooms available. Hours are Tuesday through Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and weekends 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Monday.
It sits at 1000 Marshallton Thorndale Rd in West Chester.
5. Oyler’s Organic Farms & Market, Biglerville, PA
Biglerville sits deep in apple country, and this family-owned market puts an organic spin on the whole experience. No pesticides go into the products, and that carries through to the cider.
Fresh-pressed apple cider is a standout here, and it shares the counter with organic produce, plus meat and seafood. When the farm’s own peaches are in, they are worth grabbing too.
Pastry fans should look for the apple turnovers, which have a quiet reputation among regulars. It is set up for a quick visit, so you can pop in, load up, and be on your way.
Hours are Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Sunday and Monday. The market is at 400 Pleasant Valley Rd, an easy detour if you are exploring Adams County’s orchard country.
6. Peters Orchards, Gardners, PA
If you want cider that tastes like the whole apple, skin and all, Gardners is your destination. That full apple flavor is exactly what keeps people coming back to this orchard store.
Open year round, the market stocks quality produce, baked goods, preserves, and other products no matter the season. Fall, of course, is when the cider and apples really shine.
You will also find an excellent lineup of apples, pies, jams, apple dumplings, and sugar cookies, which makes it a fine spot for a Saturday drive through the countryside. Cider and cookies is a combination worth the trip alone.
The market keeps long hours, open every day from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., so it fits almost any schedule. Weekends get busy, especially Saturday and Sunday afternoons, so an early visit helps.
Look for it at 10540 Carlisle Pike in Gardners.
7. Soergel Orchards, Wexford, PA
North of Pittsburgh, this farm has grown into a full fall destination, and it has its own cider press on site. That means the cider does not travel far before it reaches your jug.
The market pairs fresh produce with a garden center, bakery items, seasonal flowers, and a spread of unique packaged foods and spices. There is also a greenhouse, a gluten-free building, a couple of gift barns, and even a few farm animals to keep kids entertained.
Come autumn, the activities stack up with pumpkin picking, apple picking, a corn maze, flower picking, and those popular apple cider doughnuts. Sandwiches and prepared foods round out the reasons to linger.
Open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., it is easy to work into a weekend, though weekends this time of year draw crowds. The farm is at 2573 Brandt School Rd in Wexford, an easy reach for anyone in the northern suburbs.
8. Brown’s Orchards & Farm Market, Loganville, PA
Down in York County, Loganville is home to a long-running farm market that has clearly figured out how to make people stay a while. Folks show up for cider and somehow leave with a truckload.
The market features locally grown produce alongside a deli, a bakery, and a cafe, so a cider run can easily turn into lunch. The shelves stretch well beyond apples, carrying local dairy milk, prepared foods, baked goods, candy, fudge, Hershey ice cream, salads, and flowers.
Fresh apple cider is a fall staple here, and it sits comfortably next to the fruit, vegetables, and plants that fill out the space. There is enough variety to check off a grocery list and a treat list at the same time.
Hours are daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., with Saturday mornings being the busiest stretch. You will find it at 8892 Susquehanna Trail S in Loganville, with plenty of free parking.
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