Sweetser's Apple Barrel and Orchards

06/07/2024

The face of someone who just finished a long hard day of work on the farm… oh wait, no, just someone who refused to take their nap.

06/05/2024

The orchard had a surprise visitor yesterday! 3 generations of apple farmers checking out our favorite boot.

05/22/2024

We are in bloom! 🌸🌸🌸 Look at all the future apples. Spring has finally arrived. Our littlest farm hand is out doing his daily inspections. Grow little ones grow!

04/25/2024

Happy Earth Day! 🌎🌳🍎

12/24/2023

And folks that’s a wrap! A huge heartfelt thank you to the community for supporting local agriculture. See you next year! 🍎🍎🍎

12/17/2023

Today is the last day of the season (for real this time 😁) stock up on your baking apples and cider to get you through the long winter. We are open 9-5pm.

12/08/2023

Are you doing a yankee swap/white elephant at your holiday party? Maybe you want to bring the hosts a thank you gift? Stop in and create a gift basket! Open daily 9-5 self-service. Card/applepay/googlepay only.

12/06/2023

We are stocked and ready for you! If you stop in and don’t see someone in the market don’t be alarmed! We have moved to self service. When you come in just grab your items and ring yourself out at the register set up by the door. Looking forward to serving the community through the holiday season. Open 9-5 daily through the 17th.

12/01/2023

We have the wreaths! 📣 This weekend is the last weekend for full-service. Starting Monday December 4th we will be moving to self service. Our last day of the season is December 17📣

11/27/2023

Happy Monday! Today is our last bread delivery day from . We have oat porridge, seeded, whole wheat sesame, and country-style. Pair it with one of our jams or cheeses for a delicious afternoon treat!

Open daily 9a-6p through December 3rd. Self-service from December 4-17th.

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving from the Sweetser Family. We are closed today but will be open tomorrow 9a-6p. We are thankful for all of you.

Seasonal operation. Open daily 9 am - 6 pm through November. Fresh apples, cider, baked goods, pumpki

11/21/2023

If you ordered thanksgiving pies the orders are in! Pick up today and Wednesday from 9am- 6pm. We will be closed Thursday Nov 23rd for Thanksgiving and reopening Friday November 24th at 9am.

11/18/2023

Get it before it’s gone for the season! Last weekend to get Apple Cider Donuts. Huge shout out to for keeping us stocked for the season.

We are closing early today at 5:30pm for staff appreciation party!

11/14/2023

GOOBLE GOBBLE! This is a reminder that Thanksgiving is 9 days away. Don’t show up empty handed. Bring some pies and cider. Taking orders at the market now through November 16th. Don’t miss out! Open daily 9-6pm

Seasonal operation. Open daily 9 am - 6 pm through November. Fresh apples, cider, baked goods, pumpki

11/11/2023

Working on your thanksgiving menu? We have baking squash, apples, pie pumpkins, and cranberries.

Are you a guest to a thanksgiving dinner? Be the star by showing up with a pie or some cider. Taking pie orders now through Thursday November 16th!

11/04/2023

Cold weather is perfect for mulled cider and baking! Stop in for all your apple and pumpkin baking needs. We are open daily 9a-6p through Dec. 3rd. New this year: Self service from December 4th-December 18th!

11/01/2023

What did the pumpkin say to the pie maker? Wouldn’t you rather use some apples? Stop in and grab your pumpkins for pumpkin pie. 2 for 1 sale on the last of the pumpkins from the pumpkin patch!

Speaking of pies: now taking pie orders for Thanksgiving 🦃 Last day to order is November 16th!

10/31/2023

No tricks here only treats! We have pies, cookies, and caramel apples oh my! Bring your kiddos by for trick or treating this afternoon. Happy Halloween!!! 🎃👻🎃

10/28/2023

WE HAVE THE PUMPKINS! It’s perfect pumpkin carving weather. Come get ‘em. Open daily 9a-6p. 🎃🎃🎃👻👻🎃🎃🎃

10/26/2023

We are heartbroken over the events that transpired last night. Maine is not just a state to us: it is our home, community, and family. Our thoughts are with those in Lewiston. Stay safe and take care of one another.

10/21/2023

Take advantage of this rainy day and check out the new apples in house like the Ludacrisp and Ambrosia. Don’t forget to take a photo with the biggest apple picked this year!

10/10/2023

Apples, apples, apples, galore! We have fan favorites like the Cortland, Macs and Macouns. Why not try something off the beaten path like a Golden Russett, Blanchard Nonesuch, or Spitzenberg? The Liberties have made it to the market too.

Heading to a gathering or front porch need sprucing? Grab a bouquet of flowers from or some pumpkins and mums!

10/07/2023

Oh my gourd! It’s pumpkin season here on the farm. We have field pumpkins, pie pumpkins, some fun warty pumpkins, white pumpkins, minis and more. Spend the rainy weekend making SPOOKY pumpkins!

10/06/2023

One of our long term partners. Thanks CBD.

Cider time! We love apple season and thanks to Sweetser's Apple Barrel and Orchards we've got cider in our coffeehouses once again. Available hot too! 🍎🍎

10/04/2023

Check out the monster apple!

10/03/2023

Join us live in the orchard with WGME CH 13 news reporter Johnny Moffei at 5:35am tomorrow. Learn all about the Sweeter Apple Barrel and Orchards. 🍎🍏

09/29/2023

📣THE MACOUNS ARE IN! 📣
Macoun : “Ma-cown," after the variety's namesake, Canadian horticulturalist W.T. Macoun, but sometimes also pronounced either "Ma-coon" or "McCowan”.

These apples make a delicious snack and beautiful European style pies because they don’t break down and stay firm. Come grab a peck or a bushel today. We are open daily 9a-6p!

09/25/2023

📣Market Monday Update 📣 Fair week is in full swing and fall finally arrived. Stop in on your way to grab all your staples for fall baking. We have pie pumpkins, applesauce and pie blend apple choices. Looking for a fun little fall snack? Grab a block or tub of cheese, your favorite apple, and some fresh cider to wash it down. Looking for Macouns? The rainy summer has delayed them by a week. Will be in market 9/30🍎🍏🍂🍁🎡🎠🎢🎟️

Open from 9-6p daily.

09/17/2023

Teddy says “It’s Maine Apple Sunday, what a fun day!”

Come celebrate with us at Sweetser’s Apple Barrel we have cider, donut, and crisp samples. Check out the pumpkin patch because it’s fall y’all! 📣We are unfortunately not a pick your own but come check out the market stand we have over 15 varieties in stock!📣

09/16/2023

We are open today 9 am - 6 pm. We’ll have some wind and rain showers from LEE passing by to our East. Inside the market we have a wide selection of apples, tasty bakery products, cider and fresh picked corn.