The shades and scents of fall have arrived once again, bringing school-year routines, warm and hearty foods, holidays and fall scenery. In the mood for fall food and treats? Here are Frederick’s best places for fall flavors:
Gaver Farm | Mt. Airy
Gaver Farm is a fall destination where visitors can pick their own pumpkins, apples and sunflowers, go on hayrides and stop at the farm market and food stands. In addition to a sunflower festival in late summer, Gaver Farm has a Fall Fun Fest throughout the season open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Nov. 1 with more than 65 farm attractions and farm animals for families to enjoy. Gaver is regionally known for its farm-fresh apple cider donuts and apple cider slushies. One of its most popular items is the Fall Shake Up: an apple cider slushy swirled with vanilla ice cream and topped with an apple cider donut. gaverfarm.com
Magnolia Meadow Farms | Thurmont
Located in Northern Frederick County, Magnolia Meadow Farms is family-owned. Guests can enjoy Maryland’s largest corn maze, with 5+ miles of trails, a fall festival, moonlit maze, u-pick fields, private campfires, an on-farm market and more. Magnolia offers a variety of food and beverage options such as local apple cider, pulled brisket, burgers, all-beef hot dogs, apple cider donuts, soft serve (pumpkin, caramel apple) and a 21+ bar. magnoliameadowfarms.com
Summers Farm | Middletown
A fourth-generation family farm, Summers Farm is celebrating 30 years of operation in 2026. The farm has more than 45 attractions, and families and visitors can look forward to special events and activities including an annual flower festival and fall festival, campfires, a giant corn maze, pumpkin picking, fireworks and trick-or-treating on the farm. Summers Farm has seasonal treats like apple cider donuts, apple cider slushies, homemade mini chocolate chip cookies, kettle corn, dirty sodas, barbecue and more. summersfarm.com
The Orchard | Frederick
The Orchard has been serving Frederick since 1988. Its menu has something for everyone, including chicken and seafood options and selections catering to vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free diets. The Orchard has a kids’ menu, and everything is homemade with fresh, local ingredients. Guests can enjoy seasonal desserts such as Pumpkin Toffee Poke Cake and drinks like Apple Spice Kombucha to get their fall flavor fix, as well as cozy comfort food like soup flights, stir-fry bowls, sandwiches, daily-made soups and more. theorchardrestaurant.com
