Cracker Box Palace Farm Animal Haven
Alton, NY
At a glance
- Address
- 6450 Shaker Road, Alton, New York, 14413
- Activities
- 🚜 Farm visits
- Phone
- (315) 483-2493
- Website
- crackerboxpalace.org
- Typical season
- Most open spring to fall (farm visits, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- [email protected]
- Contact details from
- the farm's website; USDA Local Food Directories; the farm's website
- Social
- Facebook · Instagram
- County
- Wayne County, NY
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 6b
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
National Weather ServiceLoading the forecast…
Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Public restroom 2.8 mi
- Playground 2.6 mi
- Picnic area 2.9 mi
- Gas station Country Corner Store 1.6 mi
- 8 places to eat within 5 mi Nick’s Family Restaurant, Connelly's Cove, Abe's Boat House
Farmers markets nearby
- Sodus Farmers' Market sodus · 4.6 mi · takes SNAP
- Sodus Farmers Market Sodus · 4.7 mi
- Burnap's Farm Market & Garden Cafe Sodus · 5.1 mi
Open in Apple Maps · Google Maps directions
Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 47°F, lows around 31°F, about 3.4 in of rain, 9.6 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMay 6
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 10
- ☀️ Frost-free season158 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone6b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Sodus 1W, NY station (5.6 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
- Farm visitsMost open spring to fall
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Look at the farm website: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
Farm country: Wayne County
Wayne County had 863 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 157 sold food straight to the public and 17 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
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Questions about Cracker Box Palace Farm Animal Haven
Is Cracker Box Palace Farm Animal Haven open today?
We do not track live hours. Check the farm website before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Cracker Box Palace Farm Animal Haven?
Farm visits typically run spring to fall in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Cracker Box Palace Farm Animal Haven?
The listing gives the address as 6450 Shaker Road, Alton, New York, 14413. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Cracker Box Palace Farm Animal Haven?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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