Clarkdale Fruit Farms — Local services in Deerfield

Very disappointing experience. We drove to the Apple Cider Days after seeing it mentioned on WWLP TV. We walked in to main area as three people were drinking samples near the refrigerators. We were there for about 25 minutes . No one greeted us at all. No one even made eye contact with us although there were only two other couples there at the moment and there were at least 5 farm employees walking around. We tried to read the History of the farm on a wall but one young lady employee finally addressed us ...she told us we were standing in a restricted employee area... even though there was NO signs posted about area being off limits and we were interested in reading about the farm history. My companion asked about sampling some apple cider and was told "Samples were given very early this morning..."Sorry you missed it". ! This while we saw that other people there were drinking from a gallon in our presence! Quite rude and uncaring to deny samples to customers who have travelled to your Festival while actually drinking the cider in their presence!! The only interactions by any staff there were to be told to move away from reading apple chart on the wall and being denied a small sample of their cider! (And I thought we came out to meet farmers, learn about an apple farm and taste the cider!!! NONE of that happened there! ) We just saw some rude uncaring people walk around us in a small space. Still We did buy their products but this was NOT a Festival! This was only an apple sale . You can find nicer staff elsewhere. and Save yourself an hour trip! You can also buy apples at any store....

If variety, friendliness, and expertise is important to you, and you find yourself in Western Mass' Pioneer Valley, you should make it a point to stop by Clarkdale Fruit Farms. From their late summer peaches, to their variety of pears, and a ridiculous selection of apples - including a variety of heirlooms - you won't be disappointed. They also have both pear and apple cider, which includes an amazing vintage cider. And if you need a description of any apple in the place, someone will be there to help. I can't say enough about these people, and...

Family road trip from Cheshire ma to Atlas Farm for the best fresh vegetables. We then asked if there was a near by apple farm they told us about Clarkdale Fruit Farm just down the Rd. My wife bought five bags of a assorted apples for making a pie and apple sauce also one bottle of cider. Best road trip ever the Clarkdale Farm had the best apples and cider we ever tasted and my wife's apple pie yeah OMG delicious....our kids enjoyed every piece. Support your farmers who grow fresh food that we need to eat , Not Pot growers you...