Terhune Orchards — Pumpkin Patch & Apple Picking in Princeton, NJ
Princeton, NJ · Peak May, June, July, August, September and October
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Ten-generation Central Jersey farm with winery barn, pick-your-own weekends, and year-round farm store stocked with cider donuts.
Terhune Orchards in Princeton, New Jersey is the ten-generation Terhune family farm — among the longest-continuously-operated farms in the U.S. — running pick-your-own (apples, peaches, cherries, blueberries, strawberries, pumpkins), a winery barn, a year-round farm store, and a packed seasonal events calendar. Located in central Jersey near Princeton University, the farm draws heavily from the Princeton-Trenton-NYC commuter belt. The cider donuts are a regional institution; the winery barn handles weekend tastings of Terhune-made wines.
What to expect
Drive Cold Soil Road off Route 206 in Princeton. Park at the main lot. The farm store (year-round) is the anchor; pick-your-own runs by season. The winery barn (separate building) handles wine tastings — Terhune produces a portfolio of New Jersey-grown wines. Live music on weekends during peak seasons. Plan 2-3 hours for a typical visit. Pair with Princeton University campus, the Princeton Battlefield State Park, or the D&R Canal towpath for biking.
What to bring
- Choose a sturdy tote or backpack so you can keep both hands free on ladders.
- Twist apples upward instead of pulling to protect next week’s crop.
- Plan for temperature swings on the ridge—layers beat bulky coats.
Hours
Mon
9am-6pm
Tue
9am-6pm
Wed
9am-6pm
Thu
9am-6pm
Fri
9am-7pm
Sat
9am-6pm
Sun
9am-6pm
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