Stuckey Farm

Stuckey’s is by far my favorite apple orchard in the area, and only gets 4 stars due to the price of admission. I didn’t mind paying an admission cost, but I can see how it would add up quickly for families with lost of children.
We went during one of their dollar days menu which was a great addition. I loved that my kids could do all of the extras (slide, hayride, pedal cars, train, games, etc.) as many times as they wanted with no additional cost. We’ll definitely be back next year!
*BONUS: The apple cider donuts are the best I’ve EVER had.

We’ve been to the farm twice now. Being on a budget, we always go during the week in apple picking season to avoid the $ 5 weekend cover charge. The apple picking is amazing –huge selection and huge orchard– and my boys LOVE it. We will return annually to enjoy it.
Most recently the check out line was amazingly long; it took about 20 minutes to make it to the counter to fork over $ 68. $ 68!?, you say. Yes, the pumpkin prices are not noted anywhere (that I could find), because if the price was posted no one would ever buy them. After your prodigy painstakingly picks pumpkins you pretty much pay whatever price they throw at you. and for us $ 9/​pumpkin. They base price on size (you have to get in line for this step also…) using some wooden circle measuring apparatus. So next year we will purchase pumpkins from a grower who states prices clearly up front.
Kids were disappointed there were no premade carmel apples, as in the past. We inquired and were told they had already sold out. on columbus day ¹⁰⁄₁₂. oh well.
Kids loved the huge wooden boat playground thing near the front parking lot.

I don’t care how cliché it is — picking apples & pumpkins is fun. If you agree with me then Stuckey’s should be on your list this fall.

I’ve gotten this far in life without making a stereotypical fall trip to an apple orchard and pumpkin patch, and I figured it was about time. While Stuckey might not be the highest rated orchard in the greater Indianapolis area, it was the shortest commute for me.
Driving down the empty state road to reach Stuckey, I felt like I was much further away from Carmel/​Zionsville than I actually was. Some (small) rolling hills, cornfields for miles, abandoned farms, horse stables — certainly makes you feel like you’re a world away!
You can’t miss Stuckey with the big red barn. It was busy on a cold, sunny October Saturday, but I found a parking spot pretty quickly.
Parking is free, but its $ 5 general admission and this does not include the prices of picking apples/​pumpkins. If you just want to shop in the farm store, there is no charge.
There are activities kids would enjoy — tractor/​wagon ride, slide, horse ride (only one horse), play area, etc. I was on a mission to pick some apples, and I selected the smallest bag (half peck) for $ 7. The bag looks tiny, but it stretches! The lady said it could hold 10 – 15 apples, but I squeezed 22 into the bag (of course, all different sizes). This was plenty of apples for me, and at a great price!
It was a brisk day, but I enjoyed wandering through the orchard rows and searching for good apples. There are dozens upon dozens scattered on the ground that are rejects or have fallen off the branches, and many that had wormholes, but that makes the search more of a challenge.
We did not go out to the pumpkin patch because pumpkins aren’t great this year, but I snagged a perfectly round small one for $ 3 in the barrels in the farm store. There you can find apples pre-​bagged if you don’t want to pick your own. They also have cider (delish!), pumpkin and apple donuts they make fresh on-​site, fudge, all kinds of apple butters, fall décor, and more.
It was very busy in the farm store and I had to wait 10 – 15 minutes to check out. NOTE: if you are paying with debit/​credit, you must spend a minimum $ 10 or else you will be charged $ 1 for processing fees. So, either bring cash or plan to spend more than $ 10.
While I wish it were free admission like other orchards (Tuttle), $ 5 isn’t that much and I’m happy to make a contribution to support a local business!

I wasn’t really impressed with them. Anderson is a better orchard. The price are a little high, and they’re crowded and busy, but they have really good pumpkin muffins for sale. Yummy!!!

Great selection for picking apples. Pumpkin selection this year is limited. We were really disappointed to see no caramel apples to purchase during our visit. We stopped in during the week because the kids were out on fall break. There were no tractors running to the pumpkin patch…

Going to Stuckey Farm yesterday for the apple festival was an amazing experience. Though it was cold and rainy the people and cider were warm. We saved money because of the weather, but still had a day full of family fun. Pricing is fair and the apple cider donuts are to die for.

Going to Stuckey Farm in the fall has been a tradition going back to when I was a kid. Now I take my kids every fall.
It’s fun to pick apples straight from the trees. The quality and price of the apples is fantastic. Inside is a quaint store full of pies, preserves, honey and all sorts of other cooking/​baking accessories.
The apple cider is second to none and if you go on the right day you can watch them make cider or apple donuts.

After touring nearly every apple orchard within 1.5 hour driving distance of Carmel/​Zionsville, Stuckey turns out to be a winner for us on all fronts for fall activities:
— Huge orchard for pick-​your-​your own apples with varieties for eating and baking
— Apple cider and apple butter — still have not found better tasting anywhere…
— Apple cider donuts, apple fritters and slushies at the snack bar — to die for
— Corn maze — the largest we have found around (you may want to snap a picture of the map at the entrance, unless you are prepared to wonder around for an hour+)
— Pumpkin patch for pick-​your own pumpkins
— Wagon rides to take you to all these destinations
— Country store well stocked with local honey, baking mixes, spices, even Amish butter
— Kids’ play area with a slide — new in 2014
The $ 5 per person charge is also new this year. The only problem I have with it is a line if creates at the entrance, especially on weekends.

I recently brought a large group of high school students to enjoy an hour of the weather and purchase pumpkins as a part of an all night event. While the students initially went into a play zone they needed to not be in, I was shocked by how rude the management was. We cut our time short and left with only our pumpkins. They lost out on well over 100 dollars and our institutions future business. It is a shame because the facility has a lot to offer.

Great place for apples and pumpkins. Even late in the apple season there were plenty of good apples left to pick. Great employees, friendly and more than willing to help. The only reason for two stars is because of the $ 5 per person entry fee. This should be stated on the webpage, and the only reason we didn’t turn around and leave was the hour drive to get there. Why should we pay to get in and then pay for the apples and pumpkins?

Not recommended anymore. This place used to be a nice family outing. Now you will see more crying children and upset parents because of the rude employees and bad business practices. Charging $ 10 for the privilege to pay for apples you pick and for not allowing everyone to enjoy the business is not fun and not a foundation for a good business. Find somewhere else to go buy apples… like the grocery store.

Times are changin’, folks.
My family has gone to Stuckey’s for over 30 years. My grandfather even worked there for a time. At its «core» is a beautiful apple orchard and pumpkin patch with a small country store making the BEST apple cider in the country. All tucked into the deep recesses of Indiana cornfields.
Pure Hoosier Hospitality at harvest-​time.
So what has changed?
Commercialization. Agritourism. Car Shows. Corn Mazes. PR/​Marketing. Nothing intrinsically wrong with these things, mind you.
The most significant, discouraging, and disappointing change (and the reason for the 1-​star), however, is that Stuckey’s now charges $ 5/​person to merely pick apples or to visit the pumpkin patch. It’s nickel-​and-​diming at its finest. A shame, a travesty and a slap in the face to what Stuckey’s used to be.
Until the $ 5/​person admission charge is removed for merely picking apples, the entire Davis clan will no longer be patronizing Stuckey Farm Market. After 30 years of memories and sweet cider, I really hope Stuckey’s will make apple-​picking admission-​free at all times, but for now, I sure will miss you, my September-​friend.

Took my 3 ½ yr old niece here for a lovely September day. She loved picking apples and learning about what the different color of apples mean. It was very educational for her. The tractor ride was great and loved it! Moshe also enjoyed her Apple cider slushie. It was a busy day but the was plenty of parking. I love that the apples are by the bag size and not weight. I only spent $ 12 and had so many apples that we’re going to be eating them for awhile! I loved sharing the experience with her of farm to table. Great place for the family!

Event Saturdays are great for kids, although we went today around 1:00 pm and the place was PACKED. There are tractor rides, a corn maze, a giant caterpillar slide, pumpkin picking, and wagon rides out to pick apples, of course. They also have pre-​picked apples in bins inside the main building if you don’t have time to pick. You have to buy by the half peck, though, which is $ 7.00 (and that’s enough apples for 3 – 4 pies).
The store inside sells your usual country market mixes, jams, and soaps that aren’t actually made on site but have those labels that kind of make you think they are. I believe the only items made there at Stuckey’s are the cider and maybe the fudge.
There’s also a snack bar outside that sells popcorn, apple cider slushies, nachos, hot dogs, and cider donuts, but the donuts sell out by mid-​morning, FYI.
Overall, a nice little way for us to spend a couple of hours in the afternoon. If you’re planning for a full day, I’d pack a lunch, water, and plenty of sunscreen.

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Apple picking season has begun. I went out today for my very first apple picking and it was quite nice. You simply get the bag size of your choice (½ peck/​whole peck/​bushel) and then you walk out the back door to do your picking. There are signs naming the types of apples you can pick at the ends of the rows. I got the ½ peck ($ 12) and I got a good amount of about 5 varieties of apples.
There is also a little store that has other produce, novelty items, frozen pies, honey, spices, and soaps. I believe they make fresh cider donuts (but maybe only on the weekends?) and they press their own cider. I had a cider slush today and I absolutely loved it.
If you want to keep updated as apples come into season, follow their facebook page or check their website.

I have been coming here for 4 years to pick out pumpkins. It is a great experience overall. They have a ton of land for you to go out into the field and pick out your own pumpkin, or for a bit of a charge, they have pre picked ones up front. They also have tractor rides that take you out to the field if you don’t feel like a walk. You can also take a stroll through the apple orchard and check out the rather large store full of all sorts of fresh goodies. I live the apple cider!
This is a great place to make pumpkin picking a true EXPERIENCE

A fun spot in late summer and fall.
Picking starts in August for the yummy Zestars.
Great family fun and a store that has lots of homemade stuff.

We stopped here during a 28-​mile bike ride. Great «SAG Stop» to snack on some fruit, have a cider slush, and pee before continuing your ride. Apples are NOT sold by the pound (sold by ¼, ½, full peck/​bushel), peaches and most other things are sold individually and by weight.
This spot actually sells all kinds of food. The day we were there they had around 8 varieties of apples available and there was a big sign on the wall telling when each type would be coming available. Some apples are already picked and in the shop, or you can take a basket out to pick your own. They also had peaches and sweet corn, peppers, beans, eggplant, and some other fresh produce. In the freezers are a variety of fruits and vegetables along with breads, apple dumplings, and many flavors of pie. There’s canned meat (beef and chicken) for stew or pot pies. Many types of jams, jellies, and preserves are sold. You can even find several varieties of Indiana popcorn!
In addition to the produce, they sell Ball canning supplies (everything you’ll need can be found here), cook books, seasonal things (Halloween décor), Indiana-​made items, local honey, stuffed animals, and a lot more. There are several wooden playgrounds and sheltered picnic tables if you want to come up for a few hours.
Small cider slushes are $ 1.99. You can also buy individual bottles or gallons of cider to bring home. Visiting here is a good experience for kids to have, but please WATCH your kids. There are lots of jars stacked here and there and the apple washing thing is mechanized… wouldn’t want anyone to get hurt!

A bit outside the metro area, but well worth the drive!
Stuckey Farm is a combination farm market and apple orchard, with an emphasis on the latter. The apples are just coming in to season and they don’t get any better than this in Indiana! If you visit, opt for the «u pick» method. It’s just one of those simple pleasures that offer a little respite from the rat race. Plus, nothing beats munching an apple right off the tree — just make sure you wipe it off well on somebody else’s shirt before biting down!
Stuckey also grows many other items and brings other local produce in for sale at its indoor market. Our baskets — two ginormous bags of apples notwithstanding — included green beans, squash, real beefsteak tomatoes, white peaches, melons, sweet corn and several other goodies. Though our pickings nearly filled the car trunk, they only set us back about $ 70.00. Trust me, we had so much we had to share and we’ll still eat well — and locally — for a week!