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We know of one U-pick farm in Town of Amherst. Another 21 are within 25 miles. Town of Amherst is about 4 miles north of Amherst, NY.
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- Apples Last weeks around Town of Amherst, typically through early November. 5 farms within 25 mi, closest: Blackman Homestead Farm (10 mi).
Based on the typical seasons for New York, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around May 6). A warm spring or a wet fall can shift picking by a week or more, so call ahead.
More U-pick farms around Town of Amherst
- 1.7 mi The MAiZE Wheatfield Corn maze
- 4.5 mi Wheatfield Pumpkin Farm City of North Tonawanda Pumpkins
- 9.1 mi Greg's U-Pick Clarence Center StrawberriesBlueberriesRaspberriesBlackberriesPumpkinsCorn maze
- 9.1 mi Cambria Corn Maze Lockport Corn maze
- 9.2 mi Kelkenberg Farms of Clarence, LLC Clarence Center SunflowersPumpkins
- 10 mi Blackman Homestead Farm Lockport ApplesPearsGrapes
- 13 mi Price Family Farm Lewiston BlueberriesBlackberries
- 13 mi The Great Pumpkin Farm Clarence Pumpkins
- 17 mi Luna Farms Newfane Strawberries
- 18 mi Sanger Farm & Bakery Youngstown Apples
The Town of Amherst area at a glance
Within 25 miles of Town of Amherst there are 22 farms on our map in 16 towns. Among them: 7 with blueberries, 7 pumpkin patches, 5 with strawberries, 5 orchards with apples and 4 with cherries. 15 of them list a website or Facebook page with current hours.
In Town of Amherst itself you'll find Frightworld Pumpkin Park, with pumpkins. It posts updates online and sits on 55 Old Niagara Falls Boulevard. For anything it doesn't grow, check the closest farms by crop below.
Nearest place to pick, by crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberries | Greg's U-Pick Clarence Center | 9 mi | 7 |
| Pumpkins | Frightworld Pumpkin Park Town of Amherst | in town | 7 |
| Strawberries | Greg's U-Pick Clarence Center | 9 mi | 5 |
| Apples | Blackman Homestead Farm Lockport | 10 mi | 5 |
| Cherries | Becker Farms Gasport | 19 mi | 4 |
| Corn maze | The MAiZE Wheatfield | 2 mi | 4 |
| Raspberries | Greg's U-Pick Clarence Center | 9 mi | 3 |
| Blackberries | Greg's U-Pick Clarence Center | 9 mi | 2 |
| Grapes | Blackman Homestead Farm Lockport | 10 mi | 2 |
| Peaches | Whittier Fruit Farm (Appleton) Olcott | 24 mi | 1 |
| Pears | Blackman Homestead Farm Lockport | 10 mi | 1 |
| Sunflowers | Kelkenberg Farms of Clarence, LLC Clarence Center | 9 mi | 1 |
Picking calendar for the area
- June: strawberries (5)
- July: blueberries (7), strawberries (5), cherries (4), raspberries (3), blackberries (2)
- August: blueberries (7), raspberries (3), blackberries (2), peaches (1), sunflowers (1)
- September: pumpkins (7), apples (5), corn maze (4), raspberries (3), blackberries (2), peaches (1), sunflowers (1)
- October: pumpkins (7), apples (5), corn maze (4)
Numbers in brackets are farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in New York; each farm sets its own dates.
Best time for U-pick near Town of Amherst
The median last frost near Town of Amherst is May 6; the first fall frost arrives around October 15. That leaves about 160 frost-free days for the farms. Late frost keeps the season near Town of Amherst short, so berries and fruit tend to come in a rush in summer.
| Crop | Typical season in New York | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | September to October | 61–74 °F | 8 | 1 |
Late in the season it gets cool: October averages a high of 61 °F and a low of 40 °F near Town of Amherst.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Town of Amherst, 3 miles away. The actual dates in Town of Amherst can shift by a few weeks from one year to the next.
Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals (average daily high; days with at least 0.1 inch of rain) at the station nearest Town of Amherst, 3 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- Elmwood Bidwell Farmers' Market Buffalo · 8 mi · SNAP/EBT
- Clarence Hollow Farmers' Market Clarence · 12 mi · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Jun–Oct
More towns with U-pick near Town of Amherst
- Clarence Center, NY 2 farms · 9.1 mi
- Lockport, NY 2 farms · 9.5 mi
- Newfane, NY 2 farms · 18 mi
- Olcott, NY 3 farms · 23 mi
- North Boston, NY 2 farms · 24 mi
- Albion, NY 2 farms · 34 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Town of Amherst: questions and answers
Where can you pick your own fruit in Town of Amherst, NY?
We know of one farm in Town of Amherst: Frightworld Pumpkin Park. Within 25 miles there are 21 more.
What can you pick in Town of Amherst?
The farms here list pumpkins most often. Crops ripen at different times each year, so it pays to check ahead.
When is the last frost in Town of Amherst?
Around May 6 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 15. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Town of Amherst, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
Where is the closest blueberry farm to Town of Amherst?
Greg's U-Pick in Clarence Center, about 9 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 7 farms with blueberries in total. The usual season in New York is July to August.
What is the nearest pumpkin patch to Town of Amherst?
Right in Town of Amherst: Frightworld Pumpkin Park. Within 25 miles we list 7 farms with pumpkins in total. The usual season in New York is September to October.
Where is the closest strawberry farm to Town of Amherst?
Greg's U-Pick in Clarence Center, about 9 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 5 farms with strawberries in total. The usual season in New York is June to July.
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