Jul
5
11:00 AM11:00

Fried and Gone to Heaven Food Truck

Join us for First Saturdays in Utica and have lunch from Fried and Gone to Heaven! To celebrate this community shopping event we will be giving away one free apple cider donut to each customer who visits The Donut Hut between 9am and 4pm. The market will be stocked with freestone peaches, melons, and local produce. The Peach Pit plant and vintage shop will be open the same hours as the market, 9am-6pm.

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Jul
19
11:00 AM11:00

Machete Taqueria

Swing by the orchard on Saturday, July 19, for fresh peaches in the market and a delicious lunch outside with Machete Taqueria! Market will be open from 9am-6pm. Lunch is normally offered from 11am until 4pm unless weather is yucky or the truck ran out of food. See you soon on the farm!

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Big Dill Pickle Festival!
Jun
29
11:00 AM11:00

Big Dill Pickle Festival!

Join us for the 3rd annual ALL THINGS PICKLE PARTY: PICKLEFEST on Sunday, June 29 from 11am-4pm at the market at Branstool Orchards. This event is free to attend but timed ticketing is REQUIRED to take part in PICKLE TASTING TENTS! Please choose a time to visit the tents so we can cut down on long lines like last year!

It's going to be a BIG DILL once again, on the farm!

Check out the Pickle Bar for pickle martinis, pickle margaritas, and pickle beer! The Pickle Gift Shop is back with a multitude of pickle-themed gifts. The Donut Hut will be serving pickle slushies, pickle dogs, and pickle donuts.

The Crazy Cucumber is back serving amazing pickles of all sorts and they are bringing their new FRIED PICKLE food truck! In addition, Commander in Cheese is back with pickle grilled cheese and Tacomania is bringing a pickle surprise! Hello Lemon will be here with their delicious drinks and Drank Tank will bring the kombucha and other yummy drinks.

There will be photo opps and lots of fun!

Join us on June 29! Pickle Sampling Tickets available now!

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Jun
21
11:00 AM11:00

Zapata's Authentic Mexican Street Food

Join us on Saturday of opening weekend for authentic Mexican Street Food from Zapata’s! They are normally serving by 11am and stay until 4ish. The market will be open from 9am-6pm with peaches (probably will be from the South unless ours come in pretty early), local produce, local honey & syrup, bakes goods, fry pies, our amazing salsas and butters, and so much more! The Donut Hut will be cranking out delicious cider donuts and the playground will be open. Hope to see you on our first Saturday of the year!

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Jun
20
9:00 AM09:00

Market Opens for the Season

Join us for Opening Day 2025 on the farm! The market will be open with peaches from the South(just until our crop is ready), local produce, honey, syrup, fry pies, and of course, our amazing donuts we fry daily! Machete Taqueria will be here serving up delicious tacos and burritos. The Peach Pit Plant Shop will be open with spring plants including herbs, veggies, and various plants, succulents, and more! We are also adding a few vintage items to the shop this year so be sure to take a peak inside when you visit. Hours are 9am-6pm Tuesday-Saturday and 10am-5pm on Sundays. Stay tuned for more details to come!

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Nov
2
10:00 AM10:00

Apple Dessert Contest

Dust off those apple dessert recipes and get your Branstool-grown apples ready for the 2024 Apple Dessert Contest! Drop off your entry in a disposable dish (or write your name and phone number on the bottom of the dish you want returned). Be sure to include a written or typed recipe including the variety or varieties of apples used. Entries can be received between 10am and 5pm. Judging will begin at promptly 5pm and winners will be announced on Sunday, November 3. First place: $50. Second place: $30. Third place: $20.

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Oct
26
to Oct 27

Hayrides and Bonfires

  • Branstool Orchards (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us on the farm and take a hayride around the orchard to see the beauty of fall in the peach and apple trees. Hayrides will be offered on Saturday and Sunday only from 11am-4pm. Hayride price per person is $5 and includes a free apple cider donut or mini pumpkin!

There will also be a bonfire beside the market and smores kits available to purchase at The Donut Hut as well as apple cider and pumpkin donuts, cider slushies, warm cider, apple nachos, and more!

Hayrides will be offered on Saturday and Sunday, 11am-4pm, on these dates only (if it is not raining or extremely wet outside): October 19, 20, 26, & 27.

We expect apple picking to be finished by October 20 or so this year since all apples came on early. There will be plenty to choose from inside the market.

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Oct
19
to Oct 20

Hayrides and Bonfire

  • Branstool Orchards (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us on the farm and take a hayride around the orchard to see the beauty of fall in the peach and apple trees. Hayrides will be offered on Saturday and Sunday only from 11am-4pm. Hayride price per person is $5 and includes a free apple cider donut or mini pumpkin!

There will also be a bonfire beside the market and smores kits available to purchase at The Donut Hut as well as apple cider and pumpkin donuts, cider slushies, warm cider, apple nachos, and more!

Hayrides will be offered on Saturday and Sunday, 11am-4pm, on these dates only (if it is not raining or extremely wet outside): October 19, 20, 26, & 27.

We expect apple picking to be finished by October 20 or so this year since all apples came on early. There will be plenty to choose from inside the market.

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Oct
5
11:00 AM11:00

Applepalooza

Once a year we sample all ripe apple varieties, apple cider, apple salsa, apple cider donuts, and more! It's free and fun! Stop by on Saturday between 11am and 4pm to partake in all the apple goodies! Apple picking will also be available 9-5. Market will be stocked up with pumpkins, apples, and all the fall decor 9-6. Come celebrate the 2024 harvest with us at Applepalooza at Branstool Orchards on October 5.

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