Apples, pumpkins and other produce are ready for harvest at area farms through October and into November

Orchards and farms across the Tristate are welcoming visitors this fall for pick-your-own apples, pumpkins and other produce, with hours and availability varying by location. 

Irons Fruit Farm, located at 1640 Stubbs Mills Road in Lebanon, is open for u-pick apples on weekends through August and September, according to the farm’s website. Visitors are advised to check the farm’s Facebook page for weekly updates on hours and availability. 

Also in Lebanon, Hidden Valley Orchards offers u-pick pumpkins and sunflowers, located at 5474 North State Route 48. The orchard recently planted apple trees that are expected to produce a full crop in future seasons. 

Niederman Family Farm in Liberty Township opened its Fall Festival on Sept. 25 and runs through Nov. 1. The farm is open Thursday through Sunday, with hours varying by day.  

Across the Ohio River in Dry Ridge, Kentucky, Country Pumpkins, at 1835 Sherman Mt. Zion Road, offers u-pick hayrides to pumpkin fields on weekends while supplies last.  

Fall visitors are commonly advised to dress for uneven, muddy terrain and to bring cash, since not all farm stands or activity fees accept cards. Because different fruit varieties ripen on different schedules and popular crops can sell out, area guides recommend calling ahead or checking a farm’s social media before visiting. Many orchards also close temporarily during periods of inclement weather. 

Most locations continue offering seasonal produce through late October, with some pumpkin patches and hayride activities extending into early November. 

This story was written using AI assistance.