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Spiller Farm

📍 85 Spiller Farm Lane, Wells, ME 04090🗓 June 15 – October 15, 2026🏷 Free admission

A free-admission u-pick farm focused on seasonal vegetables and fruits, with free access to farm animals and a special Maine Apple Weekend event, but pumpkin picking dates and details are not yet confirmed for 2026.

Aerial view of Spiller Farm in Wells, ME

What you get for the price

Included with admission

U-Pick FruitsU-Pick VegetablesFarm AnimalsMaine Apple Weekend

U-pick pricing varies by item: canning tomatoes $32.50/25# on weekdays

Free to walk in. Your spend here is whatever you choose — pumpkins, food, and any paid activities. That makes it a low-risk stop if you are not sure how long the kids will last.

Our take

Spiller Farm is a free-admission u-pick operation with a specific appeal: you are not paying an entrance fee to access the farm or see the animals, and the u-pick pricing is transparent and reasonable. That value proposition matters for budget-conscious families and for anyone who wants to try a farm visit without a large commitment.

The u-pick season spans June 15 through October 15, 2026, with weekday hours 1pm to 5pm and weekend hours 10am to 5pm. The weekday afternoon-only window is a constraint worth noting — if your schedule limits you to weekday mornings, this farm does not work until the weekend.

The weekday hour constraint

Weekday visits do not open until 1pm, which eliminates morning options if that is when your family typically has free time. Weekends start at 10am, which is much more usable for most visitors. Plan a weekend visit if you want the full morning.

Free admission to farm animals

The farm keeps cows, geese, goats, and chickens on-site, and entry is free. This is a low-risk way to introduce young children to farm environments, especially since leaving early is not financially penalizing.

U-pick pricing and Maine Apple Weekend

U-pick items are priced by weight or crate. Canning tomatoes are $32.50 per 25-pound box on weekdays, for reference. The farm does not publish prices for all items, so call 207-985-2575 for current rates on the produce you want to harvest.

Maine Apple Weekend on September 12-13, 2026 is a statewide event celebrating local apples, and Spiller Farm participates. This is a specific draw if you want organized activities around apple picking or want to visit during a marked event.

Pumpkins are confirmed but details are not

The website confirms that pumpkin and winter squash picking are planned for fall 2026, but specific dates, whether field picking is available, or whether you can select from pre-harvested options are not published. Call ahead to confirm pumpkin details and what to expect.

Spiller Farm’s location near Wells, just north of the tourist corridor in Greater Portland, puts it within thirty to forty minutes of many summer-vacation and leaf-peeping destinations. Free admission and low u-pick prices make it a reasonable stop on a longer fall itinerary.

Planning your visit

Best time to go

The u-pick season runs June 15 through October 15, 2026. Weekday hours are 1pm to 5pm and weekend hours are 10am to 5pm, so Saturday morning offers the longest operating window. Maine Apple Weekend is September 12 and 13, 2026, a specific draw if you want organized activities around apple picking. Late September through early October offers the best combination of pumpkin and apple availability before frost risk escalates.

How long to budget

Two to three hours. U-pick speed varies by how much you harvest and which items you choose. Farm animals are a quick add-on — thirty minutes if kids want to linger.

Crowds

Free admission spreads visitors lightly across the season. Maine Apple Weekend (September 12-13) may see heavier foot traffic. Weekday afternoon visits are quieter than weekends.

Parking

Not published. Assume informal farm lot parking typical for Wells-area farms; closed shoes for any row walking.

What to bring

  • Containers for u-picking; the farm does not specify whether containers are provided or if you must bring your own
  • Closed shoes for field walking
  • Layers; wells is coastal Maine, milder than inland, but evenings cool
  • Cash; call ahead to confirm payment methods accepted

How to spend less here

  • Free admission to the property and farm animals is the primary money-saver
  • U-pick pricing varies by item and is sold by weight or crate; canning tomatoes are $32.50 per 25-pound box on weekdays, for reference
  • Bringing your own containers saves the farm's markup on supplies

Who it suits

Good for

  • Budget-conscious families; free admission to the property and farm animals removes the barrier to entry
  • U-pick households who want a diverse harvest (apples, tomatoes, peppers, berries, squash, corn)
  • Apple-enthusiast groups interested in Maine Apple Weekend (September 12-13) when organized activities around apple picking occur
  • Toddler-friendly visits, since free admission means you can leave early without guilt if a young child gets overwhelmed
  • Repeat visitors; the changing availability of crops across June through October gives different reasons to return

Skip it if

You need confirmed pumpkin picking dates and details before planning. The website mentions pumpkins and winter squash picking but does not publish specific 2026 dates or whether field picking or pre-harvested options apply. Call 207-985-2575 before planning a pumpkin-focused visit.

Common questions

Is there an admission fee?

No. Spiller Farm offers free admission to the property and to view the farm animals (cows, geese, goats, chickens). U-pick items are paid by weight or crate.

When are pumpkins available?

Pumpkins and winter squash picking are planned for fall 2026, but specific dates and details are not yet confirmed on the website. Call 207-985-2575 to confirm availability and whether field picking or pre-selected options apply.

What is Maine Apple Weekend?

Maine Apple Weekend is September 12-13, 2026, a statewide event celebrating apple picking and local apples. Spiller Farm participates; contact them for details on organized activities at their location.

What is the canning tomato price?

Canning tomatoes are $32.50 per 25-pound box on weekdays. Other items are priced similarly by weight or crate; call for current rates on other produce.

When is Spiller Farm open in 2026?

June 15 – October 15, 2026. Daily (seasonal hours). Hours: Weekdays 1pm-5pm, Weekends 10am-5pm.

How much does Spiller Farm cost?

Admission is free. U-pick pricing varies by item: canning tomatoes $32.50/25# on weekdays

Where is Spiller Farm?

85 Spiller Farm Lane, Wells, ME 04090, in York County. It is one of 6 patches we track in Greater Portland.

How Spiller Farm compares in Greater Portland

We track 6 patches in Greater Portland, 2 of which are free to walk into. Entry here costs nothing, which puts it in the minority even in a region with several free options.

Its season runs about 123 days against a regional average of 71, so it is a notably longer window than most of its neighbours, which takes the pressure off picking a weekend.

What sets it apart locally: it has farm animals, which most Greater Portland patches on our list do not.

Other patches near Wells

There are 8 other patches we track in York County. All Greater Portland patches →

Quick facts

SeasonJune 15 – October 15, 2026
Days openDaily (seasonal hours)
HoursWeekdays 1pm-5pm, Weekends 10am-5pm
AdmissionFree
CountyYork County
RegionGreater Portland

Sources

spillerfarm.com · maine.rr.com

Checked August 2026.