Imagine biting in to a juicy sweet nectarine or peach just picked off the tree. That’s exactly what we experienced last week after visiting Demarest Farm.

Demarest Farm is a family owned picking farm since 1970. In the summer they offer peach picking, and in the fall, apple picking. The peach/nectarine picking season is over, but this weekend the apple picking season will begin.

There is a tractor that transports visitors to the orchard to pick the fruit. There is a per person fee of $7 for the tractor ride. $10 is the price for a bag (1 peck) to fill with freshly picked fruit. After you fill your bag, the tractor driver takes a longer more scenic route back to the stop across the Farm Store.

Demarest also has a petting zoo with a variety of farm animals such as goats, llamas, pigs and chickens. There are also some adorable fuzzy bunnies in cages. There is a beautiful picnic and play area outside near the petting zoo. There is no extra charge for the petting zoo and play area.

We visited Demarest Farm again in the Fall to pick apples. It was as enjoyable as the peach picking and more. Right by the apple orchard there are some play tractors and playhouses. There is also a second petting zoo with space to play.

Posted: September 1, 2017

Updated: October 6, 2019

Prices and Hours Updated: July 17, 2025