Crisp fall weather is perfect for wine tasting. It's also great for apple picking or visiting a pumpkin patch. You'll also find tons of fresh, seasonal produce. There are wineries, orchards, and farm stands around Augusta homes for sale, where you can enjoy all of these activities and much more. Here are some of our favorites.

Have some Wine and Produce in Augusta

Stone Tree Farm & Cidery - Unity, ME

317 Albion Rd., Unity, ME 04988

Stone Tree Farm & Cidery prides itself on quality over quantity. They're a small-batch winery with a variety of unique offerings, such as Albion Road Red, Birch Bark White, or Makin' Me Blush rosé. Plus ciders like:

• Traditional dry
• Sweet apple
• Blueberry pie

Their tasting room is open Thursday through Monday with no reservations required. They even welcome children and have an area with lawn games! Be sure to come on Saturdays for afternoon yoga and trivia night in the evening!

Lakeside Orchards - Manchester, ME

318 Readfield Rd., Manchester, ME 04351

There's all sorts of amazing produce at Lakeside Orchards. This 200-acre orchard has been growing some of the most delicious fruit near Manchester homes for sale for over 40 years. That includes a host of apple varieties, plus blueberries, raspberries, honeyberries, and vegetables like garlic and sweet corn. They also offer pick-your-own apples, blueberries, pumpkins, and peas.

Lemieux's Orchard - Vassalboro, ME

210 Priest Hill Rd., Vassalboro, ME 04989

Some of the best apples in Maine are at Lemieux's Orchard. They have all different varieties, from familiar ones like McIntosh and Honey Crisp to more specialized types like:

• Cortland
• Spartan
• Northern Spy

They also make fresh cider on-site. Open 8 to 6 daily near Vassalboro homes for sale, you can pick your own apples or get them pre-picked. In the fall, they also have a corn maze, a pumpkin patch, and sunflower fields. And don't leave without trying some of their famous apple cider donuts!

Augusta Farmers Market at Mill Park - Augusta, ME

1 Water Street, Augusta, ME 04330

The Augusta Farmers Market at Mill Park runs Tuesdays, 2-6pm, now through October. In November, the winter farmers market runs Tuesdays, 3-5pm, at the Buker Center. Both have plenty of amazing produce available, from tomatoes to salad greens to medicinal mushrooms - plus things like:

• Meat & poultry
• Olive oil & vinegar
• Breads & baked goods

It's a small community of local vendors with amazing products you can check out year-round. It's a great way to support local businesses while getting great quality fruits, vegetables, and more.

Applewald Farm - Litchfield, ME

525 Huntington Hill Rd., Litchfield, ME 04350

For over 50 years, Applewald Farm has grown the highest quality fruits and vegetables near Litchfield homes for sale. They have plenty of fall produce like green beans, potatoes, and beets, plus a bakery with a variety of freshly made offerings like:

• Triple berry pies
• Cinnamon sugar cider donuts
• Maple walnut fudge

Not to mention some of the most incredible cinnamon buns you're likely to find. Open daily, 9am to 6pm through Thanksgiving, they also offer a Senior Farmshares program that provides up to $50 in free produce each summer to low-income Maine residents aged 60+.

Vista of Maine - Greene, ME

Address: 146 N Hills Ridge, Greene, ME 04236

Where can you find a farm, winery, and orchard all in one? Head to Vista of Maine. Their farm has peaches and nectarines in summer, pumpkins in fall, and Christmas trees in winter. Their orchard lets you pick your own apples - which they also use to make delicious cider for their tasting room, alongside crisp and elegant Ricker Hill wines, with grapes straight from their vineyard. The vineyard can also be rented as a wedding venue and offers cabin rentals. Whether you're looking for lunch, a drink, or 'til death do us part, Vista of Maine has you covered.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some good spots near Augusta for apple picking this fall?
Lemieux's Orchard in Vassalboro and Lakeside Orchards in Manchester both offer pick-your-own apples with a wide range of varieties, plus extras like corn mazes and pumpkin patches.

Where can I go for wine or cider tasting near Augusta?
Stone Tree Farm & Cidery in Unity and Vista of Maine in Greene both have tasting rooms featuring local wines and ciders, with Vista of Maine also offering a working orchard and vineyard on-site.

Is there a good local farmers market in the area?
Yes, the Augusta Farmers Market at Mill Park runs Tuesdays through October, with a winter market moving to the Buker Center in November, both featuring local produce, meats, and baked goods.

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