There’s nothing quite like fall at Smolak Farms.

Join us every weekend in September and October as we celebrate the season on the farm. From apple picking and hayrides to time spent exploring the farm, our Fall Festival weekends have become a favorite tradition for generations of families.

First Fall Festival Weekend at Smolak Farms

September 5–7, 2026

Fall is arriving at Smolak Farms! Join us Saturday, September 5 through Monday, September 7 for our first Fall Festival Weekend of the season, featuring Pick Your Own Apples, Cut Your Own Flowers, live music, food and drinks, hayrides, family activities, and plenty of time to enjoy the farm.

Whether you’re ready to pick the first apples of the season, spend the afternoon with the family, or simply enjoy live music and something delicious under the big white tent, we can’t wait to welcome you.

Pick Your Own Apples & Cut Your Own Flowers

Available throughout the weekend

Pick Your Own Apples

Apple picking is officially underway for our first Fall Festival Weekend of the season!

This weekend, guests will be picking in our Bridle Path Orchard. Apple availability varies throughout the orchard based on ripeness and picking conditions.

Apple varieties in our orchards include:

McIntosh • Cortland • Red Delicious • Paula Red • Mutsu • Gravenstein • Liberty • Northern Spy • Empire • Summer Rambo • Scarlet Surprise • Wolf River • Arkansas Black • Smokehouse • Chehalis • Hidden Rose

We will also have a limited amount of Ginger Gold and Zestar available.

Apple varieties and availability are subject to change as fruit ripens and fields are picked.

Cut Your Own Flowers

Stroll through the flower fields and create your own bouquet.

Flowers: $2 per stem

Food, Drinks & Live Music

Join us under the big white tent from 11 AM–3 PM each day.

Food concessions will be provided by Coast 2 Coast Catering, with a bar serving beer, wine, and apple cider sangria from 11 AM–3 PM.

Live Entertainment

Saturday, September 5: Jumpstreet

Sunday, September 6: Apple Jack Trio

Monday, September 7: Ryan Maher

Saturday Fall Fun

Saturday, September 5 | 10 AM–3 PM

Fall Fun activities may be purchased individually at the Information Booth or bundled into one of our Fall Fun packages.

Fall Fun Package — $18

Red Wristband | $21 Value

Includes:

  • 1 bag of animal food
  • 1 face painting
  • 1 Spin Art Frisbee
  • 1 Hop-On Hayride ticket

Fall Fun Deluxe Package — $26

Pink Wristband | $28.50 Value

Includes:

  • 1 bag of animal food
  • 1 face painting
  • 1 Spin Art Frisbee
  • 1 Hop-On Hayride ticket
  • 1 quarter-peck apple picking bag

Saturday A La Carte Activities

  • Hop-On Hayride: $9
    Children under age 2 ride free.
  • Spin Art Frisbee: $6
  • Face Painting: $4
  • Animal Food: $2 per bag

Sunday Fall Fun

Sunday, September 6 | 10 AM–3 PM

Sunday brings even more Fall Fun, with activities available individually or as part of a package.

Fall Fun Package — $24

Red Wristband | $27 Value

Includes:

  • 1 bag of animal food
  • 1 face painting
  • 1 Spin Art Frisbee
  • 1 Plant Your Own Seed activity
  • 1 Hop-On Hayride ticket

Fall Fun Deluxe Package — $32

Green Wristband | $34.50 Value

Includes:

  • 1 bag of animal food
  • 1 face painting
  • 1 Spin Art Frisbee
  • 1 Plant Your Own Seed activity
  • 1 Hop-On Hayride ticket
  • 1 quarter-peck apple picking bag

Sunday A La Carte Activities

  • Hop-On Hayride: $9
    Children under age 2 ride free.
  • Spin Art Frisbee: $6
  • Plant Your Own Seed: $6
  • Face Painting: $4
  • Animal Food: $2 per bag

Monday Fall Fun

Monday, September 7 | 10 AM–3 PM

Keep the long weekend going with another full day of Fall Fun!

Fall Fun Package — $24

Red Wristband | $27 Value

Includes:

  • 1 bag of animal food
  • 1 face painting
  • 1 Spin Art Frisbee
  • 1 Plant Your Own Seed activity
  • 1 Hop-On Hayride ticket

Fall Fun Deluxe Package — $32

Green Wristband | $34.50 Value

Includes:

  • 1 bag of animal food
  • 1 face painting
  • 1 Spin Art Frisbee
  • 1 Plant Your Own Seed activity
  • 1 Hop-On Hayride ticket
  • 1 quarter-peck apple picking bag

Monday A La Carte Activities

  • Hop-On Hayride: $9
    Children under age 2 ride free.
  • Spin Art Frisbee: $6
  • Plant Your Own Seed: $6
  • Face Painting: $4
  • Animal Food: $2 per bag

Spend the Long Weekend at Smolak Farms

Pick apples. Cut flowers. Take a hayride. Visit the animals. Grab something to eat, enjoy live music, and soak up the beginning of fall on the farm.

We look forward to kicking off another fall season with you at Smolak Farms!

Smolak Farms
315 South Bradford Street
North Andover, MA