Grape U-Pick orchards in Central New York State in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards for grapes that we know of in this area. Not all areas of any state, nor even every state, have grapes orchards that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using the add a farm form!

Remember to always check with the farm's own website or Facebook page before you go - or call or email them if they don't have a website or Facebook page. Conditions at the farms and crops can change literally overnight, so if you want to avoid a wasted trip out there - check with the farm directly before you go! If I cannot reach them, I DON'T GO!

PLEASE report closed farms, broken links and incorrect info using the "Report Corrections" form below.

Chenango County

• Fantasy Fruit Farm - Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, apples, grapes, honey
  464 Hall Road, Afton, NY 13730. Phone: 607-639-2075. Open: All summer 8am to 8pm. Click here for a map and directions. . Summer TriStar Strawberries, In Afton, NY turn onto Spring Street (across from Horton Hardware). Take 3rd left (Blower Hill Rd.) and go 1.5 miles.

Onondaga County

• Black Coyote Vineyard - wine grapes, U-pick and already picked
  2939 Lafayette Rd, Lafayette, NY 13084. Phone: (315) 391-1036. Email: blackcoyotevineyard@gmail.com. Directions: 81 South - take Lafayette exit; right onto route 20; continue past intersection, take first left onto Lafayette Rd; located 1 12 miles up road on left hand side. 81 North - take Lafayette exit, left onto route 20 and continue as above. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . Alternate Phone: (315) 677-8023. . Picking by appointment only; Call/email to place order for already picked grapes. 81 South - take Lafayette exit; right onto route 20; continue past intersection, take first left onto Lafayette Rd; located 1 1/2 miles up road on left hand side. 81 North - take Lafayette exit, left onto route 20 and continue as above. Picking is grape variety dependent and goes from approximately September 1st - October 31st;. Available grapes include Frontenac, Seyval, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon. (ADDED: August 04, 2017)

 

Types of Grapes

There are  several; types of grapes:

• Table Grapes for eating fresh and making juice and jelly, can be seedless or with seeds. See this page for a master list and guide to table grape varieties
• Wine Grapes... for making wine. See this page for a master list and guide to wine grape varieties
• Muscadines and Scuppernongs, Large, very sweet southern grapes with large seeds

Grape picking tips

• Pick ripe: Grapes do not ripen after they are picked
• Appearance: Look for heavy, firm grapes
• To harvest grapes, carefully cut the grape clusters from the vine using pruning shears. Be careful not to bruise or damage the fruit or the surrounding vines.

Grape recipes, canning, jelly making juice, etc

• Grape jelly from fresh grapes
• Grape jelly from grape juice (canned, bottled or frozen)
• How to make your own grape juice, scuppernong, juice, muscadine juice. - W, P

 

 

Other Local Farm Products (Honey, Horses, Milk, Meat, Eggs, Etc.)
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)

• Farm markets and roadside stands
• Local Honey Finder
• Local Meat, Milk and Eggs
• Venues: Farms, Wineries, Orchards for your event, wedding or party
• Easter egg hunts
• Children"s consignment sales
• Fruit and vegetable festivals
• Winery tours and wine tastings
• Horse rides, stables, lessons, trails
• Maple Syrup farms and sugarworks
• Bed & Breakfasts on Farms, Wineries, Ranches and Orchards
• Pumpkin patches
• Corn mazes
• Zombie Paintball venues
• Christmas Tree Farms & lots
• Environmental resources
• Consumer fraud information
• Wholesale food sources
• Resources for Farmers