New Hampshire’s back roads are filled with farm stands offering just-picked produce, fresh cider, baked goods, berries, apples, and other locally made favorites. Some are simple honor-system stops, while others have grown into full farm markets with orchards and pick-your-own fields.
These New Hampshire farm stands make seasonal shopping part of the adventure. From summer strawberries to fall apples and pumpkins, each offers a delicious reason to pull over and enjoy something fresh from the Granite State.
1. Applecrest Farm Orchards, Hampton Falls, New Hampshire
New Hampshire’s oldest apple orchard has been in continuous operation since 1913, which means it was already a local institution before most of your grandparents were born.
Applecrest spans 220 acres of orchards in Hampton Falls, growing over 40 apple varieties including Honeycrisp, Macoun, McIntosh, and Ida Red, plus peaches, blueberries, sweet corn, and pumpkins.
The year-round farm market opens daily at 8 a.m. and stocks hand-pressed cider, glass-bottled milk, local honey, cheddar cheese, and freshly baked pies.
The bakery’s hot cider donuts are a seasonal highlight that earns their own fan base every fall.
Pick-your-own options cover apples, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, peaches, and pumpkins, with daily picking conditions posted so you can plan ahead.
Weekend Harvest Festivals from late August through October add a corn maze, tractor rides, and barnyard animals to an already full visit.
The Wagner family, now in its fourth generation, has kept this Seacoast-region landmark going strong for over 70 years.
2. Apple Hill Farm, Concord, New Hampshire
Chuck and Diane Souther farmed for 15 years before they finally decided to let the public in, opening their pick-your-own operation and farm stand in 1995. That decision turned out very well for everyone involved.
Apple Hill Farm on Mountain Road grows 45 apple varieties and 20 peach varieties, plus strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, black currants, plums, pears, and table grapes across a pleasantly rural Concord property.
The farm stand pairs its fresh produce with scratch-baked pies, cakes, muffins, homemade cider, jams, and jellies, alongside New Hampshire-made cheeses, local bacon, and other regional products.
Pick-your-own seasons run from mid-June strawberries all the way through mid-October apples, with blueberries, raspberries, and black currants filling in the summer months.
Weekend trailer rides through the orchards add a fun bonus for families who want more than a quick shopping stop.
The farm earned a “Farm of Distinction” designation from the NH Department of Agriculture in 2003, a recognition that holds up every season.
3. Sunnycrest Farm, Londonderry, New Hampshire
Four generations of the same family have kept Sunnycrest Farm running in Londonderry since 1943, which is a track record that earns a certain amount of trust before you even see the produce.
The year-round farm market at 59 High Range Road stocks apples, peaches, tomatoes, squash, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and green beans, shifting with the seasons from spring through late fall.
The bakery counter is worth a special mention: homemade pies, muffins, whoopie pies, bagels, yeast breads, and blended cream cheeses fill the shelves, with gluten-free options available for those who need them.
Every Saturday, the farm produces fresh cider donuts made with its own pressed apple cider, which tends to make Saturday the most popular day of the week by a notable margin.
A pick-your-own program runs from June through October, covering strawberries, blueberries, cherries, raspberries, peaches, apples, and pumpkins.
A corn maze adds a fall-season activity, and Colbie’s Cones serves ice cream daily from noon onward for anyone who needs dessert before the drive home.
4. Mack’s Apples, Londonderry, New Hampshire
John Mack founded this farm in 1732 after emigrating from Londonderry, Ireland, which makes Mack’s Apples one of the oldest agricultural operations in the entire state.
For eight generations, the same family ran the property before a new ownership group took over in 2021 with a clear commitment to keeping the orchard tradition alive.
The 400-acre property includes 100 acres of apple orchards, and the farm store offers numerous apple varieties, peaches, pumpkins, squash, local maple syrup, honey, homemade pies, and jams.
Pick-your-own apples and pumpkins typically run from mid-August through November 1st, with seasonal PYO for peaches, pears, raspberries, and strawberries rounding out the summer calendar.
The orchard layout includes lookout platforms and picnic spots, so this is a property that rewards visitors who arrive with more time than a quick bag-filling trip requires.
When apple season ends, the farm does not close down. A sledding hill and groomed cross-country ski trails keep the property busy through winter, making it a genuine year-round destination.
5. Alyson’s Orchard, Walpole, New Hampshire
Perched on a hilltop in Walpole, this orchard delivers views of the Connecticut River Valley and the Vermont mountains that make it one of the most scenically positioned farm stops in the state.
Alyson’s Orchard covers 350 acres and dedicates over 50 of them to fruit trees, growing more than 50 apple varieties, including a celebrated collection of heirloom selections that Travel and Leisure once ranked among the top 12 orchards in the United States.
Beyond apples, the farm grows seven peach varieties, blueberries, raspberries, plums, pears, nectarines, and quince, with the pick-your-own season running from midsummer through late fall.
The farm stand, open on weekends during the season, carries homemade pies, unpasteurized cider, local honey, maple syrup, and jams.
New owners Adam and Taylor Naeck took over in early 2023 and have been expanding the farm stand toward year-round operation, so the calendar here is actively growing.
Leashed pets are welcome on the property, and the combination of orchard rows and long-distance views makes a slow afternoon walk part of the visit rather than just a bonus.
6. Beaver Pond Farm Stand, Newport, New Hampshire
Nine generations of the same family have tended this Newport farm since William Osgood founded it in 1780, which makes Beaver Pond one of the most historically rooted agricultural operations in western New Hampshire.
The farm store, recognizable by its red barn exterior on John Stark Highway between Newport and Claremont, is open year-round from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily, a detail that makes it genuinely useful beyond the narrow window of peak harvest season.
Fresh produce includes greens, asparagus, strawberries, blueberries, corn, tomatoes, and apples, with grass-fed beef, pork, and chicken rounding out a well-stocked retail selection.
Homemade baked goods, jams, fudge, maple candies, and the farm’s own maple syrup in multiple forms add considerable temptation to any shopping trip.
A recent sugarhouse upgrade, funded by a USDA climate resilience grant, modernized the maple syrup production operation while keeping the wood-fired tradition intact.
Pick-your-own blueberries, raspberries, and apples are available seasonally up McDonough Road, and a small petting zoo with goats and sheep gives younger visitors their own reason to linger.
7. Edgewater Farm, Plainfield, New Hampshire
The Connecticut River Valley gives Edgewater Farm in Plainfield some of the most productive agricultural land in New Hampshire, and the farm makes full use of it across 95 acres of tillable fields and 70,000 square feet of greenhouses.
The Sprague family has farmed here since 1974, starting with a strawberry crop in 1976 and opening the farm stand at 246 Route 12A in 1983. Their children Sarah and Ray now carry the operation forward.
Strawberries, summer and fall raspberries, and blueberries anchor the fruit side, while the vegetable list runs from arugula to zucchini with nearly everything in between, including corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, and cool-weather crops like root vegetables and pumpkins.
A commercial kitchen attached to the farm stand converts surplus produce into fresh pestos, breads, salsas, soups, pickles, and ready-to-cook vegetarian dinners, which is a step well beyond what most farm stands attempt.
Pick-your-own strawberries typically run from early June to mid-July, with fall raspberries available from just before Labor Day through Columbus Day weekend.
Frozen berries are stocked year-round, making Edgewater a useful stop even when the main growing season has wrapped up.
8. Butternut Farm, Farmington, New Hampshire
Butternut Farm packs an unusually long pick-your-own calendar into its 25 acres in Farmington, running seasonal PYO from mid-June strawberries all the way through Halloween pumpkins with very few gaps in between.
Giff and Mae Burnap took over the property in 2005 and have since expanded its fruit offerings to include cherries, added more acreage, and built a Cider House in 2017. The farm received a “Farm of Distinction” award from the NH Department of Agriculture in 2022.
The fruit lineup covers strawberries, raspberries, sweet cherries, blueberries, peaches, nectarines, and a wide range of apple varieties from Honeycrisp and Cortland to more unusual picks like Pixie Crunch and Sweet Sixteen.
Over 750 PYO peach trees make the late-summer peach season here a particularly strong reason to make the trip to Farmington.
The farm stand carries jams, honey, maple syrup, and sweet cider, while the Cider House serves flights and growler fills of hard cider made from on-site and locally sourced apples.
Fall “After Hours” events bring live music and local food trucks to the property, adding an evening social dimension to what is already a well-rounded farm visit.
9. Brookdale Fruit Farm, Hollis, New Hampshire
Seven generations and 177 years of continuous farming give Brookdale Fruit Farm in Hollis a depth of agricultural history that is rare anywhere in New England.
Edwin Hardy founded the property in 1847, and his descendants have been refining the operation ever since. The current farm stand structure went up in 1975, and the Hardy and Whittemore families still manage daily operations today.
Over 50 apple varieties share the roster with peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, cherries, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, pumpkins, corn, and an extensive vegetable selection that includes heirloom potatoes, peppers, and squash.
The farm stand at 41 Broad Street runs year-round, stocking fresh produce alongside homemade pies, jams, jellies, local honey, grass-fed beef, specialty cheeses, breads, and pasta.
“Spud’s Ice Cream Stand” serves Annabelle’s Ice Cream on-site, with picnic tables nearby for a proper mid-visit break.
Pick-your-own strawberries, apples, and pumpkins bring visitors into the fields, with wagon rides to the picking areas and a fall corn maze rounding out the seasonal activity calendar.
10. McQuesten Farm Stand, Litchfield, New Hampshire
A farm operating continuously since 1744 is not something you drive past without at least slowing down, and McQuesten Farm Stand at 330 Charles Bancroft Highway in Litchfield gives you very good reasons to stop entirely.
Now managed by the ninth generation of the McQuesten family, the stand is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the season, making it one of the more reliably accessible stops on this list.
Fresh produce includes lettuce, tomatoes, sweet corn, peaches, apples, pears, nectarines, plums, winter squash, gourds, and pumpkins, with the selection shifting week to week as different crops reach their peak.
The bakery section offers cider donuts, bagels, fresh breads, shortcakes, fruit squares, homemade jams, and fruit pies, all made on-site rather than sourced from a distributor.
Pick-your-own strawberries run through June and July, and PYO pumpkins add a fall option for families who want a hands-on visit.
Farm animals including goats, ducks, and a notably large horned cow make the property a hit with younger visitors, turning a produce run into something closer to a full family outing.
11. LaValley Farms, Hooksett, New Hampshire
Chris and Danielle LaValley went from working teenage farm hands at a local operation to running their own 60-acre farm across Hooksett, Pembroke, and Allenstown, a progression that took dedication and a very clear plan.
Founded in 2006 and now in its 19th season, LaValley Farms was voted Best Farmstand in New Hampshire in fall 2025, a recognition that reflects a consistent focus on fresh, non-GMO produce harvested daily.
The main stand at 1801 Hooksett Road carries sweet corn, tomatoes, strawberries, garlic, zucchini, NH peaches, broccoli, cauliflower, winter greens, and more, with the selection updating continuously as crops come in from the fields.
Pasture-raised eggs are available year-round through a 24/7 egg vending machine at the Hooksett location, which solves the problem of arriving after closing time.
The farm store also stocks grass-fed beef, pork, Smith’s Country Cheese, homemade pies, jams, local honey, and ice cream, giving it a range closer to a specialty market than a typical roadside stand.
A seasonal cart in Manchester at Massabesic Circle extends the farm’s reach from late June through Labor Day for city-side shoppers who cannot always make the Hooksett trip.
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