Round Swamp Farm’s fall harvest produces heirloom tomatoes and corn.
Fairview Farm at Mecox
“We want people to have wholesome family entertainment,” says farm owner Harry Ludlow of Fairview Farm’s eight-acre corn maze, which has attracted a loyal following for years. Customers also flock to the farm’s store for the pies, guacamole, and pesto, all made by the Ludlow family, including wife Barbara, daughter Meredith, and son Nathan. 69 Horsemill Lane, Water Mill, 537-6154
Hanks Farmstand
“You can spend your whole day with us,” says owner Lynne Kraszewski. In addition to pumpkin picking in September, visitors can stock up on fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers, as well as pick-your-own raspberries and blackberries. Kraszewski likes to see visitors “get back to being families.” 324 Country Road 39, Southampton, 726-4667
Harbes Farm & Vineyard
With three locations, you’re never far from a Harbes Farm. In Mattituck, pig races, pony rides, and cow-milking give kids a taste of barnyard life. For adults, the night maze in Riverhead is a spooky fall delight. Mattituck Farm & Vineyard, 715 Sound Ave., Mattituck, 298-0800; Jamesport Farm, 1223 Main Road, Jamesport, 722-2022; Riverhead Farm, 5698 Sound Ave., Riverhead
Iacono Farm
This is the place for poultry in the Hamptons. Fresh eggs and chickens are available year-round at the farm stand; call ahead to order, or stop by to see what’s available. For October, Muscovy ducks are a true treat. 92 Long Lane, East Hampton, 324-1107
The Milk Pail
After 12 generations, the Halsey family still has the same commitment to supplying fresh produce. “Our customers like to know where their food is coming from,” says co-owner Jennifer Halsey Dupree. Homemade apple cider, plus apples and pumpkins are available at the Horsemill Lane orchards beginning after Labor Day. 1346 Montauk Hwy., Water Mill, 537-2565
North Sea Farms
This Southampton destination is known as the “small farm with a little bit of everything.” More than the usual farm-stand fare, here you’ll find fresh-cut flowers, piping-hot bagels, and Miss Julia’s BBQ sauce, a local staple. Come fall, its free-range turkeys are a high-demand Thanksgiving must. 1060 Noyac Road, Southampton, 283-0735
Pike Farms
Approximately a third of the fields are dedicated to sweet corn—the sweetest kinds they can find. Food Network personality Ina Garten is a fan, and even has a corn pudding recipe based on Pike Farms’ corn, what she calls in her blog “simply the best corn in the world.” 82 Sagg Main St., Sagaponack
Round Swamp Farm
Quality is a top priority here. “We’re very fussy about everything,” says manager Lisa Niggles, whose family has owned Round Swamp for more than 300 years. Summer is the “prime season,” as its heirloom tomatoes, corn, and herbs are harvested in the field and brought straight to the store. 184 Three Mile Harbor Road, East Hampton, 324-4438
Serene Green, Inc.
This farm stand sources from the North and South Forks—fresh seafood pulled from Montauk and Shinnecock waters, mozzarella from Hampton Bays, as well as assorted berries and herbs from its own farm are among its specialties. 3980 Noyac Road, Sag Harbor, 334-6311
Wickham’s Fruit Farm
Trees dot the fields of this waterfront farm, whose lands have been harvested since 1661. For a small fee, become a U-Pick Club Member and roam the orchard rows picking your own seasonal fruit (currently peaches and apples). 28700 Rte. 25, Cutchogue, 734-6441