Pick-Your-Own Fruits

Apples-  Every Saturday & Sunday in September & October

On August 7th our Apples was “Nature Kissed” by a 15 minute Hail Storm. Our Apples aren’t perfect due to the hail but the taste is still great. Thank you for understanding during this difficult time.  

Next Picking Day: Saturday September 30th & Sunday October 1st

Picking Time: 10AM – 3PM (Last wagon leaves the market at 3. Those still in the u-pick  apple field can pick till 3:30)

Picking varieties: Crimson Crisp, Cortland, Gala, Jonagold & Mountain Honey

Apple picking prices and sizes: CASH ONLY

  • Half Peck bag : 5 to 6 lbs of apples 
  • Peck bag : 11 to 12 lbs of apples 
  • Half Bushel bag : 20 to 22 lbs of apples
  • Entrance Fee:  
    • (  2 yrs. & under are free)
    • Includes wagon ride to and from apple field

Guidelines:

  • Pick Your Own Apples every Saturday and Sunday in September and October.
  • Apple picking is from 10am- 3pm. Last wagon leaves at 3, those still in the apple field can pick until 3:30.
  • PLEASE NO PICNICKING IN THE APPLE ORCHARD. Picnic tables are located at the playground.
  • NO walking in the orchard. We have moving tractors and other large machinery at work.
  • Before leaving home, please check back on this page or call for picking availability 301-271-2737 and hours depending on weather conditions. Catoctin reserves the right to close the Apple Orchard due to inclement weather that may include heavy rain, thunder, lightning and/or severe winds without advanced notice in order to protect our customers and employees.
  • Cash sales ONLY. ATM is available on site (Sept. & Oct.)
  • No Refunds. All Sales Final. You are informed of the damage due to the hail before purchasing your bag. BUY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
  • Apple varieties will change as the season progresses. Questions regarding apple varieties please call or check out our Apple Variety tab. 
  • You must purchase your Pick Your Own bags at the check-in building located above the market on your way to the playground. You will see apple signs on the building indicating the check in for pick your own apples.
  • No outside containers, bags, and backpacks are permitted inside the orchard. Please leave bags and personal items in your car.
  • There is a $3 entrance fee per person to enter the apple orchard which includes a wagon ride out to Apple field to pick. Age three and younger are free.
  • All Apples picked must fit inside the bag you purchased. You cannot carry any Apples out of the Orchard. If you do, you will have to buy an additional Bag for them.
  • Pets are not allowed in the Orchard
  • If you drop an apple or an apple falls off the tree while picking, we kindly ask you to pick it up to ensure no apple goes to waste. Thank You.

Blueberries

Next Picking Day Blueberries: OVER FOR THE 2023 SEASON

Picking Time: 

Prices:  

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Black Raspberries  

LAST PICKING DAY: OVER FOR 2023 SEASON

Picking Time: 

Picking Steps:

  1. Check-in at the PYO white building on the way to the playground to purchase your container. You MUST purchase one of our containers to pick. NO outside containers allowed.
  2. CASH ONLY sales. ATM on site
  3. You must ride the PYO wagon to and from the picking field, NO WALKING. Entrance fee $3 per person (under 3 free) wagon/bus ride included.
  4. Board the PYO wagon/bus located past the market entrance towards the playground.
  5. Happy Picking and stay hydrated.

Dark Sweet Cherries 

LAST PICKING DAY: OVER FOR 2023 SEASON

Picking Time: 

Picking Steps:

  1. Check-in at the PYO white building on the way to the playground to purchase your container. You MUST purchase one of our containers to pick. NO outside containers allowed.
  2. CASH ONLY sales. ATM on site
  3. You must ride the PYO wagon to and from the picking field, NO WALKING. Entrance fee $3 per person (under 3 free) wagon/bus ride included.
  4. Board the PYO wagon/bus located past the market entrance towards the playground.
  5. Happy Picking and stay hydrated.

Tart Pie Cherries 

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Next Picking Day: No Picking for 2023

Picking Time:

Picking Steps:

  1. Check-in at the PYO blue building on the way to the playground to purchase your container. You MUST purchase one of our containers to pick. NO outside containers allowed.
  2. CASH ONLY sales. ATM on site.
  3. Wait for further instructions from one of our employees and they will instruct you where to pick.
  4. Once you are finished picking in your paid container you are free to leave. Please do not bring your picked and paid fruit inside the market.
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