Willow Creek Orchards

Collegeville, PA · about 20 mi from Philadelphia

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At a glance

Address: 3215 Kriebel Mill Rd, Collegeville, PA 19426
Activities: 🍎 Apples
Typical season: Aug to Oct (apples, varies by farm)
Nearest city we cover: Philadelphia, about 20 miles
Listing updated: No date on the listing
Email: info@willowcreekfarmpreserve.org
Contact details from: USDA Local Food Directories
Payment: Cash, Check, MasterCard, Visa
County: Montgomery County, PA
Hardiness zone: USDA zone 7a
Source: USDA Local Food Directories

Picking weather

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Make a day of it

Public restroom 1.8 mi
Playground 0.9 mi
Picnic area 1.8 mi
Gas station Sona 1.2 mi
EV charger 5.2 mi
122 places to eat within 5 mi The Farm House Restaurant, Bravo Pizza, Nico's Pizza Worcester

Farmers markets nearby

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CSA farm shares nearby

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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.

Weather here in a typical year

Nov here: highs around 55°F, lows around 32°F, about 3.4 in of rain, 9.9 hours of daylight.

40°20°J

42°22°F

50°29°M

62°39°A

72°49°M

81°59°J

86°64°J

84°61°A

78°53°S

66°41°O

55°32°N

45°25°D

🌱 Last spring frostApr 24
🍂 First fall frostOct 15
☀️ Frost-free season173 days
🧭 Hardiness zone7a

NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Graterford 1 E, PA station (3.6 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.

What you can pick here

ApplesAug to Oct

Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.

Before you go

Check that it is open. Search for the farm's current hours: hours and crops change with the weather.
Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
A bag or box for the ride home, if the farm allows your own
Comfortable shoes for orchard rows
Hand wipes
Ask about pets before you bring a dog.

More tips: your first u-pick visit.

How to pick like a pro

Is it ripe?
Ripe apples come off with a gentle lift and twist. If you have to yank, it is not ready. Background color shifts from green to yellow or cream.
How to pick
Lift the apple up and twist; do not pull straight down or shake the branch. Leave the stem on. Set apples in the bag, do not drop them, because bruises spread.
Best time to go
Weekday mornings. Weekend afternoons in late September and October are the busiest.
Keep it fresh
Refrigerate; most varieties keep for weeks. Keep away from bananas and greens, because apples release ethylene.

Farm country: Montgomery County

Montgomery County had 579 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 128 sold food straight to the public and 33 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.

7 acres of apples

USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.

Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.

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Questions about Willow Creek Orchards

Is Willow Creek Orchards open today?

We do not track live hours. Check with the farm before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated in a past season.

When is the season at Willow Creek Orchards?

Apples typically run Aug to Oct in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.

Where is Willow Creek Orchards?

The listing gives the address as 3215 Kriebel Mill Rd, Collegeville, PA 19426. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.

Can I bring my dog to Willow Creek Orchards?

Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.

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