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Apple Harvest Festival
Apple Harvest
Our Signature Fall Celebration
Apple Harvest Festival is our signature fall celebration, running Thursday through Sunday from September into November at Lakeland Orchard. Go apple picking across more than 30,000 apple trees with dozens of varieties, meet characters from fan-favorite franchises, and enjoy fall favorites like apple cider donuts and apple dumplings made fresh every day. Picking is included with your Day Pass, plus rides, attractions, and live music on weekends.
It is one of the largest fall orchards in Pennsylvania, and there is something for the whole family: the corn pit, jumping pillows, the carousel, and the Lakeland Express train ride through the orchard. Check the apple field status before you make the drive to Scott Township in Northeast Pennsylvania, and settle in for a full day on a working family farm.
2026 Operating Calendar
Our Signature Festival Returns
2026 Operating Calendar
Peak Apple Season and Halloween Lights
Live Music
Catch live music on the Cider Garden Stage during the Apple Harvest Festival, with more than 30 local acts across the fall. Cover bands, duos, and full ensembles play every Saturday and Sunday throughout the duration of the festival, and it is all included with your Day Pass or Season Pass. See the full lineup below for who is on stage the day you come.
Pick Apples
Orchard is right in our name. Walk the rows of one of the region's largest fall orchards and pick your own apples across dozens of varieties, from early-season crisp apples to the late fall keepers. A different variety ripens as the season moves along, so there is a fresh flavor at every visit. Check the apple field status on this page for what is ripe before you come.
Character Meet & Greets
Superheroes, princesses, and other favorite characters roam the orchard all day posing for photos. It is a highlight for younger guests and one of the best photo ops on the farm, included with admission.
Apple Cider Donuts
Our signature apple cider donuts are made fresh every day in Grammy's Bakery & Sweets, right alongside our apple dumplings. Warm glazed donuts are the taste of fall at Lakeland, and the smell hits you the moment you walk in.
Guest Experience Is Our #1 Priority
Live Music Schedule
Local musicians, cover bands, duos, and full ensembles light up the Cider Garden Stage with an expanded schedule during Apple Harvest Festival!
Included with a Day Pass or Season Pass
AD/HD
September 5, 2026
1:00 PM
Proud Monkey
September 6, 2026
1:00 PM
Flaxy Morgan
September 7, 2026
1:00 PM
Project 90s
September 12, 2026
1:00 PM
Ostrich Hat
September 13, 2026
1:00 PM
Violet Sisters
September 18, 2026
6:00 PM
Friendly Fyre
September 19, 2026
12:00 PM
Mr. Jones and Me
September 19, 2026
6:00 PM
Kartune
September 20, 2026
1:00 PM
Blue Moxie 400
September 25, 2026
6:00 PM
Popstar Drive
September 26, 2026
12:00 PM
Buzz Ayers
September 26, 2026
6:00 PM
The 335
September 27, 2026
1:00 PM
Jeremy Burke
October 2, 2026
6:00 PM
Tunasub
October 3, 2026
12:00 PM
Johnny D.
October 3, 2026
6:00 PM
Nowhere Slow
October 4, 2026
1:00 PM
57Oh Duo
October 9, 2026
6:00 PM
Bon/Poison
October 10, 2026
12:00 PM
Job Duo
October 10, 2026
6:00 PM
Black Tie Stereo
October 11, 2026
1:00 PM
Gracie Jane Sinclair
October 12, 2026
1:00 PM
Luke Lucas
October 16, 2026
1:00 PM
Sweet Little Lies
October 17, 2026
12:00 PM
Lyssa
October 17, 2026
6:00 PM
Daddy O' and the Sax Maniacs
October 18, 2026
1:00 PM
Molly Pitcher Duo
October 23, 2026
1:00 PM
Guilty Pleasure
October 24, 2026
12:00 PM
Bryan Brophy
October 24, 2026
6:00 PM
Lightweight
October 25, 2026
1:00 PM
JimCarro
October 30, 2026
1:00 PM
DJ
October 31, 2026
1:00 PM
Getting Here
Our fall orchard is easy to reach from across Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey. Lakeland sits in Scott Township, roughly 20 minutes up the road from Scranton, with Clarks Summit, Carbondale, and the Poconos all close by. Wilkes-Barre and Binghamton, New York are each about 45 minutes out, and New York City and Philadelphia sit around two hours away. That puts a full day of apple picking, live music, and fall on the farm within a short drive for most of the region and within a day-trip range for the cities.
The Tulip Field
Positioned in the back of the Orchard, 1 million tulips are waiting to be explored!
The Lavender Field
Our field of gorgeous purple lavender is ready for Pick Your Own and photos every summer.
Admissions
Here's where you'll check in, purchase tickets, and enter Lakeland!
Grammy's Bakery & Sweets
Our brand new Bakery Barn where we make our signature donuts and desserts.
Jumping Pillows
Soar into the air as high as you can on our classic jumping pillows... and wave at the Lakeland Express as it passes by!
Over 30,000 Apple Trees
Orchard is right in our name! We have dozens of varieties of apples available starting every September!
The Cider Garden
Get delicious food, hard cider, and dance to live music!
The Corn Box
Think sandbox... but make it corn (and enormous!)
The Scrambler
For those seeking a thrill, throw your hands in the air and go for a spin!
Country Carousel
A classic carousel ride full of nostalgia
The Lakeland Express
Hop aboard our 1.5 mile train ride all around our gorgeous Orchard
The Barnyard
Home to our Mini Highland Cows
The Tulip Field
Positioned in the back of the Orchard, 1 million tulips are waiting to be explored!
The Lavender Field
Our field of gorgeous purple lavender is ready for Pick Your Own and photos every summer.
Admissions
Here's where you'll check in, purchase tickets, and enter Lakeland!
Grammy's Bakery & Sweets
Our brand new Bakery Barn where we make our signature donuts and desserts.
Jumping Pillows
Soar into the air as high as you can on our classic jumping pillows... and wave at the Lakeland Express as it passes by!
Over 30,000 Apple Trees
Orchard is right in our name! We have dozens of varieties of apples available starting every September!
The Cider Garden
Get delicious food, hard cider, and dance to live music!
The Corn Box
Think sandbox... but make it corn (and enormous!)
The Scrambler
For those seeking a thrill, throw your hands in the air and go for a spin!
Country Carousel
A classic carousel ride full of nostalgia
The Lakeland Express
Hop aboard our 1.5 mile train ride all around our gorgeous Orchard
The Barnyard
Home to our Mini Highland Cows
Frequently Asked Questions
Is apple picking included with admission?
Yes. Apple picking is included with every Day Pass during Apple Harvest Festival. Your pass also covers rides, attractions, character meet and greets, and live music on weekends. Always check the Apple Field Status banner on this page for current conditions before you visit.
Is there a u-pick-only option?
Lakeland does not offer picking-only tickets. Everyone aged 3 and older needs a Day Pass or Season Pass to enter, and apple picking is included once you are in. A Season Pass covers admission all season and includes our sister property, Roba Family Farms.
When is apple season at Lakeland?
Our apple picking season runs from September through early November. Dozens of varieties ripen in stages across the fall, so the orchard moves through different apples as the season goes. Check the apple field status banner at the top of this page for what is ripe before you visit.
What apple varieties can I pick?
Our lineup shifts as the season moves. Early fall brings snappy, tart-sweet varieties, mid-season fills in the classic all-purpose apples, and the later weeks bring the dense, sweet keepers that store well into winter. We grow dozens across more than 30,000 trees, and what is ripe changes week to week, so check the apple field status banner on this page before you drive out.
How many apples can I pick?
Your Day Pass includes a ¼ bag to fill in the orchard. Outside containers are not permitted, but we sell larger picking container sizes for a small fee when supply allows.
Are the apple cider donuts made fresh?
Yes. Our apple cider donuts and apple dumplings are made fresh every day in Grammy's Bakery & Sweets throughout Apple Harvest Festival.
Is this a good festival for young kids?
Yes. Apple Harvest is built for the whole family, with the corn pit, jumping pillows, the carousel, the Lakeland Express train ride, character meet and greets, and farm animals in the Barnyard. Everything is included with admission.
Where can I go apple picking near Scranton?
Lakeland Orchard offers u-pick apples about 20 minutes from Scranton in Scott Township, included with your Day Pass throughout September and October.
How far is Lakeland from Binghamton or Wilkes-Barre?
Lakeland is about 45 minutes from both Binghamton, New York and Wilkes-Barre. New York City and Philadelphia are roughly two hours away, making the orchard an easy fall day trip.
Can I bring my dog?
Federal regulations prevent us from allowing pets inside Lakeland Orchard & Cidery. You are welcome to bring leashed dogs to our sister property, Roba Family Farms, instead.
What is the difference between a day pass and a season pass?
A Day Pass covers one full day of apple picking, rides, shows, and weekend music. A Season Pass covers admission all season across every festival and includes our sister property, Roba Family Farms, as well. Most first-time guests start with a day pass.
For hours, ticket details, Season Pass perks, and full policies, see our Info & FAQ page.
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