Markets, Orchards & Fall Finds in The County

If you’ve got a thing for fresh produce, cozy vibes, and the kind of shopping where you leave with a handmade candle, a basket of squash, and maybe a caramel apple in hand—welcome to Fall in Prince Edward County. This is where market mornings turn into cider afternoons, farm stands tempt you to pull over “just for a minute,” and charming little shops somehow convince you that yes, you do need another artisanal jam. It’s all part of The County charm— and we’re here for it.

Fall in The County is basically a harvest-lover’s dream come true. Think overflowing farm stands, cozy roadside markets, and enough squash and apples to make your inner home chef giddy. From juicy corn to those first glorious butternuts, the produce is peak and the feeling is full-on festive. You’ll want to pull over more than once as you drive around — trust us, PEC farm stands are irresistible this time of year. 

Be sure to stop by Langridge’s Fresh Produce along Sandy Hook Road for their displays of pumpkins and squash in all shapes and sizes. While you’re in the neighbourhood, stop by Lockyer's Country Gardens for some potted mums to complete your fall porch-scape. Other stands worth checking out include Hagerman's Farms, Laundry Farms, Lakeshore Farms Market, Van Grootheest Farm, and Fosterholm Farmers— perfect for a visit after a fall walk on the beach at Sandbanks. For a full list of farms and local products, you can also check out our farms page.

And don’t miss out on the local markets: 

Wellington Community Market | Saturdays at Wellington United Church until October 17th

Wellington Farmer’s Market | Saturdays at The Eddie Every until October 17th

Picton Town Hall Farmer’s Market | Sundays at Picton Town Hall. The 4th Annual Fall Harvest Market at the Crystal Palace will also take place in November

Stock up while you can!

If you’re a little more apple-forward, you can’t miss the classic farm fun at Campbell’s Orchards. Pick-your-own apples and pumpkins, explore the Corn Maze Game ($7.50 per person, with a clipboard in hand to guide your adventure), and hop on scenic wagon rides. Pumpkins arrive in the market by September, with the full pumpkin patch open in October.

Round out your visit with caramel apples, hot apple cider, or even a craft sip at Apple Falls Cider Co. for the grown-ups. With family-friendly activities, plenty of space to wander, and that signature County hospitality, Campbell’s offers a quintessential Fall outing.

Shopping in The Countyisn’t about big box stores or chain malls — it’s about stumbling into that one perfect little shop where everything feels like it was made just for you. The County is renowned for its antique stores and vintage shops, with more than a dozen sellers offering a treasure trove of furniture, collectibles, glassware, china, pottery, tools, ephemera, home décor, garden furniture, ornaments, and more. 

Beyond antiques, The County’s retail scene is full of personality and proudly local. Stop by The Local Store, a two-storey barn bursting with the work of over 120 local artists and 30+ food producers. It wraps up its season with a festive Annual 12 Days of Christmas Market & Sale — a perfect stop to grab unique gifts and tasty treats

Come for the apples, stay for the roadside discoveries. Fall in The County has a funny way of turning one quick farm-stand stop into pumpkins, preserves, a vintage find you definitely weren’t looking for and something freshly baked for the drive home. Leave a little room in the car — you’ll probably need it.

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