Fifer Orchards in Camden-Wyoming has been a working farm for almost 100 years. The founder, Charles Frederick Fifer, moved his family to Kent County in 1919, seeking fertile ground to grow his fruit and vegetable crops.

Delaware’s sandy, well draining soil and moderate climate make for a great growing season for a variety of crops, including peaches, pears, grapes, apples, tomatoes, potatoes, sweet corn, lima beans, asparagus, strawberries and much more.

When Charles first founded Fifer Orchards, Delaware was in the midst of a devastating peach “yellows” plague that threatened farmers in the top peach growing state. Many farms never recovered from the disease’s devastation, and that marked the beginning of a decline in Delaware agriculture. The railroads saved the day, and a demand for canning fruits and vegetables revived the industry. By the 1950s, interstate trucking took over, and southern states began to reign supreme when it came to fruits and vegetables. Most Delaware fruit and vegetable farmers began to switch over to crops and of course, poultry.

Through all of these years, though Fifer Orchards has continued to be an important farm in Kent County, where locals could pick their own fruits and vegetables all season. Fifer Orchards still produces a variety of crops, such as asparagus, strawberries, tomatoes, blueberries, apples, peaches, nectarines, plums, heirloom varieties, apples, pumpkins and more. Almost every one of these is open for pick-your-own. Now that fall is starting to change the leaves and chill the air, there’s no better place for apple picking in Delaware than Fifer Orchards.

Facebook / Fifer Orchards You can find the farm at 1919 Allabands Mill Road Camden-Wyoming, DE 19934

This photograph shows Fifer Orchards in the 1930s.

Facebook / Fifer Orchards Apple picking has been a fall tradition in Delaware for generations, and Fifer Orchards has been a popular destination for over 95 years.

Today, modern machinery makes apple picking in Delaware a family friendly event.

Facebook / Fifer Orchards Tractor pulled hay rides will take you and your group out to the orchards at the beginning of your day.

These Pink Lady apples are just one variety of the many that Fifer grows.

Facebook / Fifer Orchards Honeycrisp, Jonamac, McIntsoh, Red Delicious, Rambo and Gala are all available at Fifer, and if you pay attention to the schedule, you can plan to pick some of each type.

Apple picking is an activity that the whole family can enjoy.

Facebook / Fifer Orchards You can lift up your littlest family members to reach the highest apples, or let them pick from the lower branches. It doesn’t matter where they grow - everything that comes off of a Fifer tree is delicious and fresh.

At the end of the day, you’ll have a bucket full of delicious, crisp apples.

Facebook / Fifer Orchards What will you do with them all? I love to make apple pie when I get home from apple picking in Delaware.

Of course, making candy coated apples is another great option.

Facebook / Fifer Orchards Fifer sells pre-made candy apples if you’d like to avoid the mess of making your own. I’m definitely not afraid of the mess, though - to me, nothing is better than a fresh chocolate covered apple coated in M&Ms or crushed pretzels.

Apple Cider is an apple picking tradition, too.

Facebook / Fifer Orchards Whether you like it hot or chilled, you can get freshly made apple cider from the Fifer Orchards farm store when you’re done picking for the day. There’s nothing better on a cool Fall afternoon!

Oh wait.. yes there is!

Facebook / Fifer Orchards Apple Cider Donuts are the only thing better than apple cider, I think. Fifer’s makes them fresh throughout the fall and winter, so pick up a few before you head out on the tractor to fuel your picking adventure.

And of course, pick up a box to bring home.

Facebook / Fifer Orchards They’ll pair perfectly with your fresh apple pies, or be the best breakfast treat you can offer the kids.

A trip to Fifer’s is the best way to spend a fall day in Delaware.

Facebook / Fifer Orchards Between the cider donuts, hand-picked apples, and the freshly made apple cider, you’ll be in fall spirit by the time you leave.

And it’s just about time to embrace that fall spirit!

Facebook / Fifer Orchards The days are getting shorter, the air is getting crisp and fall in Delaware is about to begin. Visit beautiful, charming Fifer Orchards to kick it off in the best way.

There are so many great farms that have existed in this state, and many that still do. Are you planning to go apple picking in Delaware this fall? If you enjoy the First State’s agricultural history, You Will Fall In Love With These 21 Beautiful Old Barns In Delaware.

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You can find the farm at 1919 Allabands Mill Road Camden-Wyoming, DE 19934

Apple picking has been a fall tradition in Delaware for generations, and Fifer Orchards has been a popular destination for over 95 years.

Tractor pulled hay rides will take you and your group out to the orchards at the beginning of your day.

Honeycrisp, Jonamac, McIntsoh, Red Delicious, Rambo and Gala are all available at Fifer, and if you pay attention to the schedule, you can plan to pick some of each type.

You can lift up your littlest family members to reach the highest apples, or let them pick from the lower branches. It doesn’t matter where they grow - everything that comes off of a Fifer tree is delicious and fresh.

What will you do with them all? I love to make apple pie when I get home from apple picking in Delaware.

Fifer sells pre-made candy apples if you’d like to avoid the mess of making your own. I’m definitely not afraid of the mess, though - to me, nothing is better than a fresh chocolate covered apple coated in M&Ms or crushed pretzels.

Whether you like it hot or chilled, you can get freshly made apple cider from the Fifer Orchards farm store when you’re done picking for the day. There’s nothing better on a cool Fall afternoon!

Apple Cider Donuts are the only thing better than apple cider, I think. Fifer’s makes them fresh throughout the fall and winter, so pick up a few before you head out on the tractor to fuel your picking adventure.

They’ll pair perfectly with your fresh apple pies, or be the best breakfast treat you can offer the kids.

Between the cider donuts, hand-picked apples, and the freshly made apple cider, you’ll be in fall spirit by the time you leave.

The days are getting shorter, the air is getting crisp and fall in Delaware is about to begin. Visit beautiful, charming Fifer Orchards to kick it off in the best way.

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