The 5 Best 'Pick Your Own' Places Around Frederick

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Eager to pluck nature's bounty straight from the source and breathe in some farm-fresh air? Visit Frederick’s top orchards and fields, as voted on by locals in Best of the Best, The Frederick News-Post's annual readers’ choice awards. At local favorite Catoctin Mountain Orchard, shown above, nature's bounty stretches as far as the eye can see, offering a variety of fruits, including mother-watering apples, pears, peaches, plums and more. Be sure to stop by their bakery to sample the apple cider donuts. Over at Gaver Farm, family traditions blend with agricultural innovation, inviting guests to harvest memories alongside their crops. September and October are Fall Fun Fest season, with free hayrides and more than 60 attractions, including duck races! Next, stop off at Glade Link Farms, where you can pick your own fruits, vegetables and flowers.

1 Catoctin Mountain Orchard

2023 Winner
- 2023 Winner Best Pick Your Own - Farm/Orchard
- 2023 Finalist Best Donuts

15036 N Franklinville Rd
Thurmont, MD 21788

(301) 271-2737

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Catoctin Mountain Orchard built a small retail farm market in 1948 when my father, Harry Black worked for owner Ira Kelbaugh. Only 15% of the 100 acres of Apple and Peaches were sold to truckers and the wholesale Markets in Baltimore and Washington area. Harry and Helen Black purchased the farm from Mr. Kelbaugh in 1961 and built several ponds for irrigation and cold storages and added several additions to the open air retail market. Other types of fruit and berries were added along with jams, preserves, honey, maple syrup, and more. These items got more customers to stop and... (Read More)