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The Fall Festival is Bishop’s signature celebration of the harvest season set against the backdrop of our picturesque Main Orchard.
Throughout September and October, join us for a farm-centric, family-friendly experience that captures everything we love about fall - think fresh air, seasonal traditions, and time together outdoors.
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Guests of all ages can spend the day enjoying things like:
Our Fall Festival is home to the shoreline’s prmiere destination for farm-centric outdoor FUN! Our Activity Area & Corn Maze offers hours of enjoyment for all ages.
-From our four acre maze, to our mega slide, corn crib, bounce pads, and more! Be sure to give yourself ample time to check out this area!
Please note: Children must always be supervised by an adult. Please review and follow the rules displayed outside of each activity.
Activity Area Entrance
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Corn Maze
All Ages
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Apple Train
Weekends Only, Ages 1+
Tire Mountain
Ages 3+
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Jump Pads
2 pads - one for ages 2-6, one for ages 6+
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Spider Web
Ages 2+
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Pedal Karts
Ages 4+
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Bubble Barn
All Ages
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Corn Crib
All Ages
Mega Slide
Must be 42” to ride, weekends only
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Games, Activities & more
All Ages
NEW! Gem Mining
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A favorite stop during the Fall Festival is our scenic Cider Hut & Garden, a newly reconstructed indoor/outdoor tap house and cider garden set in the heart of the orchard. This relaxed gathering space is designed for adults to unwind, sip, and soak in the season while enjoying sweeping orchard views.
The Cider Hut & Garden serves our own Daughters & Sons hard cider along with a selection of Bishop’s wines. Whether you’re stopping in after apple picking or settling in for a longer visit, it’s the perfect place to slow down, connect, and savor fall at Bishop’s.
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At the heart of our Fall Festival is Bishop’s Pick Your Own experience. We’re proud to offer more than 20 delicious varieties of apples and pears, along with newly added flowers and our ever-popular pumpkin patch. On weekends, hop aboard our classic wagons for a scenic ride to different picking destinations throughout the orchard.
Apples, pears, and flowers can be purchased as an add-on when buying your ticket online, at the gate, or in our Orchard Store. Pumpkins are priced by size and selected right in the patch.
Pick Your Own offerings vary by day. For the most up-to-date information, please call 203-458-PICK or click here for our varieties guide.
No visit to the Fall Festival is complete without a stop at our Orchard Store - stocked with Bishop’s favorites like fresh cider, house-made baked goods, seasonal treats, and thoughtfully curated specialty foods. The Sweet Shop is a fall must, offering the viral cider slushie floats and other fall confections that delight kids and adults alike.
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On weekends, fuel your Fall Festival adventure with a rotating lineup of food trucks and seasonal offerings throughout the orchard. With orchard views, picnic-style seating, and the energy of the festival all around, food trucks make it easy to linger longer and turn your visit into a full day of fall fun. Keep an eye out for special pop-ups and surprise offerings that change throughout the season.
Click here for our 2026 Food Truck Line Up!
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Here’s a few things to keep in mind when selecting your tickets:
Weekday and weekend/holiday offerings vary. ‘Corn Maze & Activity Area’ tickets grant entry to our ‘Corn Maze & Activity Area’, Orchard Passes do not.
All adults & children need a ticket to enter the Fall Festival. Adults must accompany children into the maze and activity areas.
All ticket sales are final; no refunds will be issued.
Pick Your Own offerings are purchased as add-ons with ticket/entry.
Includes access to the Orchard, Corn Maze, and Activity Area.
All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Tickets are required for all guests over 24 months of age, including both children and adults (one ticket per person).
All ticket sales are final; no refunds will be issued.
Please note: Corn Maze & Activity Area admission does not include Pick Your Own bags. Pick Your Own can be added during checkout. Wagon rides, Mega Slide, Apple Train, Sweet Shop, Cider Hut,
and Food Trucks only available on weekends.
The orchard pass is designed for those who do not wish to access the Corn Maze & Activity Areas.
On weekdays, entry to our orchard is complimentary; on weekends,
this ticket covers your wagon rides, entry to The Cider Hut, the food truck area, etc
All ticket sales are final; no refunds will be issued.
orchard access only
Same price at gate
Pick Your Own Purchase made as
add ons on the next page
Pick your own bags and vases can be added on during purchase of tickets online or at the gate upon arrival, weekday purchases must be made at the gate.
Please keep in mind available varieties change often. Call 203-458-PICK to find out what we’re picking on the day you plan to visit!
Small Bag (apx. 10 lbs) $25
Large Bag (apx. 20 lbs) $45
Small Vase - $20
Medium Vase - $35
Large Vase - $55
Open mid September through Halloween.
Pumpkins are priced by size and can be purchased in the patch.
Plan to visit the Fall Festival more than twice? Then a Season Pass is for you!
PASS HOLDER PERKS
✅ 10% off Pick Your Own fruit, flowers, and pumpkins
✅ 10% off retail purchases in our Big Red Barn
Food trucks, alcohol, and other special events are excluded from these discounts.
All ticket sales are final; no refunds will be issued.
Opening Day - nov 1
Unlimited access for a single
person to Bishop’s Activity Area
and Corn Maze
Opening Day - nov 1
Unlimited access for a family of up
to 5 to Bishop’s Activity Area
and Corn Maze
Please note: Individual and Family Season Passes may not be transferred
among multiple individuals.
Our Fall Festival runs from September 5 through November 1, 2026. We are open from 9am-6pm, last tickets sold at 4:30pm. The festival & pick your own are open daily, but wagon rides, mega slide & apple train are open on weekends & holidays only.
The Fall Festival takes place at our Main Orchard (480 New England Rd, Guilford, CT).
This is separate from our Farm Market & Creamery (1355 Boston Post Road, Guilford, CT), which features fresh produce, bakery treats, prepared foods, and over 20 flavors of ice cream.
Fall festival hours are 9am-6pm everyday, however, last ticket sold is at 4:30pm.
Yes! The Festival is fun for toddlers, teens, adults, and grandparents. Certain attractions, like the Mega Slide, have height minimums for safety (42” height minimum, one rider per tube)
No pets, sorry! Due to federal food safety regulation pets are not permitted to enter orchard areas.
Yes - parking is ALWAYS free at Bishop’s!
We accept all major cash, credit cards, debit cards, and digital payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay). We do not accept EBT in the orchard or Farm Market gift cards.
Everyone, adults and children alike, need a ticket with the exception of children 24 months & under. On weekdays, if you just plan to pick and not enter our corn maze and activity area the Orchard Pass is free of charge.
Children 24 months & under are FREE to enter!
All Access Day Pass - Prices vary between weekday & weekends: Includes entry to the Activity Area, Corn Maze, wagon rides (weekends & holidays), Cider Hut, Pumpkin Patch (mid/late September), Orchard Store, and seasonal displays.
Orchard Day Pass - $2, weekends only: Includes admission to enter grounds, Cider Hut, Pumpkin Patch (mid/late September), Big Red Barn Retail Area, and wagon rides (weekends & holidays).
Season Passes - Prices Vary: Includes season-long access to our Activity Area & Corn Maze plus perks like 10% off Pick Your Own purchases
Note: Pick-Your-Own Apple & pear bags, pick-your-own flowers, pumpkins, food, alcohol, and retail items are sold separately.
Admission covers your wagon ride, helps us care for the orchards, staff your visit, and maintain the farm so everyone can enjoy a safe, memorable experience. It also supports sustainable farming practices and keeps local agriculture thriving for future generations.
No. Pick Your Own bags must be purchased separately.
No you do not - admission is covered in your 'all access' pass!
Tickets can be purchased at the gate, but we recommend buying online in advance for a discounted price! Follow this link for tickets! At the gate, we have a separate check in lines for pre-purchased and tickets purchased in person.
All tickets are the same price for all guests.
No, tickets are not refundable and all sales are final. If you purchased tickets in advance and can no longer visit that day, you can change the date for another day through the end of the current season through your ticket confirmation email.
Activity Area includes fun for all ages:
• NEW in 2026: GEM MINING! (Gem bags must be purhcased separate from ticket)
• Mega Slide (Open on weekends only, height minimum of 42", one rider per tube)
• Apple Train (Open on weekends only)
• Bounce pads
• Corn Crib
• Tire Mountain
• Pedal Karts
• Climbing Spider web
• Bubble Barn
• Butterfly Playscape
...and
• Our Massive 4-Acre Corn Maze with both kid friendly & adult options
We have a rotating lineup of food trucks, the Cider Hut for Bishop's own Hard Cider & Wine, and seasonal treats like apple cider slushies, pie à la mode, and maple kettle corn within our Orchard Store. You can also visit our Farm Market & Creamery on Route 1 for a wider variety of prepared foods, produce, groceries, ice cream & more.
On weekdays, the Orchard Store offers sweet and savory treats plus Bishop’s own cider, cider donuts, and kettle corn. You can also visit our Farm Market & Creamery on Route 1 for a wider variety of prepared foods, produce, groceries, ice cream and more.
No outside food or alcohol is permitted, with the exception of water!
We sell our Pick Your Own fruit by the bag, and you pay for your bag prior to picking. Pick Your Own Bags are sold as an 'add-on' while buying tickets online OR you can purchase them at the entry gate. Pick Your Own flower bags can be purchased at the gate. Pick Your Own bags are not included in the purchase of 'all access' or 'orchard' admission.
Call 203-458-PICK or check our website and social media for daily updates. You can visit our 'Know Your Apples' Guide for information on each variety.
The Pumpkin Patch opens mid/late September. Pumpkins are sold separately.
Some areas are accessible, but uneven terrain in the orchard and corn maze may require rugged wheels.
Dress for the weather, wear comfortable clothing, and choose closed-toe shoes or boots. Visitors may want to wear a hat as there is limited shade in some areas. Keep in mind this is a working farm so depending on weather areas may be dusty, muddy, and the ground can be uneven or slippery.
Socks are required for jump pads and the corn crib. Sunscreen, hats, jackets, and a camera/phone for photos are also recommended. You may bring your own water.
Yes, re-entry is allowed the same day with your wristband or ticket confirmation.
Yes, for the safety and enjoyment of all guests, please follow staff instructions at all times. You’ll see rules signs posted at the gate and in front of all of our activities. If you fail to follow rules, you may be asked to leave.
Yes, we do offer private rental space for birthday parties, please email farminfo@bishopsorchards.com. If you are interested in a different type of private event, please visit this page or contact events@bishopsorchards.com.
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