Farm · Pumpkin patch · U-pick · Since 1725
Melick's Town Farm Oldwick
Melick’s Town Farm is run by 10th-generation farmers Peter, Rebecca, and John Melick, with support from their parents.
Daily (July through early November): 9 a.m. t...
Hours and details as listed on the farm's website, checked Nov 4, 2026 · 11 pages read
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily (July through early November): 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Daily: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
+1 more hours
- Daily: 9:00 – 6:00
- Where
- 185 Oldwick Road
NJ 08889
Hunterdon County
Phone (908) 439-3888 · Facebook · Instagram
- Good to know
- No dogs
- Pick and buy
- U-pick: Apples, Flowers, Cherries, PeachesSells: Strawberries, Pies, Jams and jellies, Pumpkins +3 more
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- No reservations are currently required at the Califon orchards.
- Visitors should leave pets at home.
- Call ahead to confirm whether a particular crop is ready.
- Picking depends on the weather and the crop; check the farm's page or call the day you go.
What's here and when
In season now: Apples.
| Crop | When | Price |
|---|---|---|
| ApplesVarieties and locations change; check the home page. | August–November | $2.99; Honeycrisp $3.49 per pound |
| FlowersBring clippers or purchase them there; bring a container of water. | July–September | – |
| Cherries | Ask the farm | $5.99 per pound picked |
| PeachesCheck the reservation calendar after the harvest is announced. | Ask the farm | – |
Also at the farm
- Wine, beer and spirits
- Wine, beer and spirits Hard cider, Apple wine
- Also from the farm
- Also from the farm Strawberries, Pies, Jams and jellies, Pumpkins, Apple cider
Prices the farm lists
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Cherry picking | $5.99 per pound picked; $4.99 admission |
Prices change; the farm's own page has the latest.
CSA and farm shares
- CSA Season · 22 weeks, July through November
Events and things to do
- Friday at the Farm
Every Friday, 3:00–8:00 all summer
- Christmas at Melick's
- Corn maze · Free
- Wagon rides · Free
- Farm animals
- Cider press viewing
Visiting and ordering
- Picnic area
- Playground
- Food or cafe
- No dogs
Good to know
- Picking conditions and crop availability vary, so call ahead.
- The Califon orchard has no admission or reservation requirement at present.
- The flower patch requires visitors to bring clippers or buy them on site.
About the farm
- Since 1725
- Also: Farm store, Farm bakery, Orchard, Berry farm, Flower farm, Christmas tree farm, CSA farm
The family traces its local history to the period between 1725 and 1735, when Johan Peter Moelich arrived in the area with his two brothers. The farm has three locations where it grows fruits and vegetables.
Farm news
- The site lists 2026 CSA registration as available.
Find them at farmers markets
- Denville Farmers' MarketDenville, NJ · Sundays, 8:30–1:00, last week in June–November
- Highland Park Farmers' MarketHighland Park, NJ · Fridays, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., third week in June into December
- Madison Farmers' MarketMadison, NJ · Saturdays, 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., July through December 14
- Hoboken Farmers' MarketHoboken, NJ · Tuesdays, 2:00–7:30 p.m., third weekend in June–second week in November
Nearby
Farmers markets near here
- Bedminster Farmers Market5.3 mi · Bedminster
- Clinton Farmers' Market7.5 mi · High Bridge
- Dr's Farm Market7.9 mi · Long Valley
- Long Valley Green Market8.6 mi · Long Valley
Farms near here
- Melick's Town Farm Cider Mill and Orchard0.5 mi · Orchard, Farm store · Oldwick
- Uncle Bill's Farm4.5 mi · CSA farm · Far Hills
- Hacklebarney Farm Cider Mill6.5 mi · Orchard · Chester Township
- Melick's Town Farm Califon Orchards6.5 mi · Orchard, Farm store · Califon
- Homegrown Greens CSA7.6 mi · CSA farm · Glen Gardner
- Valley Crest Farm8.0 mi · Farm stand · Lebanon
Weather this week
Where this comes from
Pages of the farm's website we read (10, Nov 4, 2026)
Every detail above was checked against the page it came from. We don't copy other directories.
What to make with pumpkins, apples and honey
Real vanilla for what you bring home
Scenic drives nearby
- Millstone Valley Scenic Byway National Scenic Byway
- Delaware River Scenic Byway National Scenic Byway
- Western Highlands Scenic Byway National Scenic Byway



