It's apple season. Here's where to get the pick of the crop
Apple picking season is here and going strong!
There are more ways to spend the day at one of North Carolina's many orchards than simply filling your basket. Check out the fall events on the calendar for each location for ideas for families, couples and individuals.
Apple Hill Orchard, 2075 Pleasant Hill Ave., Morganton NC, 28655 (828) 419 7955 https://www.applehillorchard.com/apples
Coston Farm 3748 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville NC 28792 (828) 685-8352 https://www.costonfarm.com/pick-your-own-apples
Creasman Farms, 280 Bent Arrow Lane, Hendersonville, NC 28792 (828) 685-7728 https://www.creasmanfarmsnc.com/u-pick-orchard
Grandad's Apples, 2951 Chimney Rock Rd, Hendersonville, NC (828) 685-1685 https://grandadsapples.com
Jeter Mountain Farm U-Pick Orchard, 1126 Jeter Mountain Road, Hendersonville, NC 28739 (828) 513-0404 https://www.jetermountainfarm.com
Justus Orchard, 187 Garren Road, Hendersonville NC 28792 (828) 974-1232 https://justusorchard.com
Knob Creek Orchards, 6471 Fallston Rd. Lawndale, NC (704) 538-1405 http://www.knobcreekorchards.com/index.php
Many Rivers Farm, 502 John Jones Rd., Bahama, NC 27503 (919) 358-8920 https://www.manyriversfarm.com/
Millstone Creek Orchards, 506 Parks Crossroads Church Rd., Ramseur, NC 27316 (336) 824-5263 https://www.millstonecreekorchards.com
Perry Lowe Orchards, 8741 North Carolina 16, Moravian Falls, NC 28654 (336) 921-3123 https://www.perryloweorchards.com
Sky Top Orchard, 1193 Pinnacle Mtn Rd., Zirconia, NC 28731 (828) 692-7930 https://www.skytoporchard.com
Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard, 170 Stepp Orchard Drive, Hendersonville, NC 28792 (828) 685-9083 https://steppapples.com/plan-a-visit/u-pick
The Orchard at Altapass, 1025 Orchard Road, Spruce Pine, NC 28777 (828) 765-9531 https://altapassorchard.org
Fall flavor without the work: Find fresh apple goodies at these markets
Picking apples may not be your thing. If you're in search of farms and markets with fresh, already-picked apples, see the list below. Goodies like apple pies, cider, ice cream and slushies may be sold at some of these markets. Follow the links to learn what more is available for purchase.
Barnwell's Apple House, 2900 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792 (828) 685-7300 https://www.barnwellsapplehouse.com
Perkins Orchard, 5749 Barbee Road, Durham, NC 27713 (919) 491-9559 http://www.perkinsorchard.com/home/
The Apple House & Owenby Orchards, 3807 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville NC 28792 (828) 685-9917 https://owenbysapplehouse.com
Twisted Apple Orchard, 4039 Chimney Rock Rd, Hendersonville, NC (828) 712-1919 https://www.facebook.com/twistedapplellc
Celebrate the apple harvest at these festivals
While researching all things apples, I also came across a few North Carolina autumn apple festivals you may be interested in! Tis the season to appreciate and celebrate the up to 40 varieties (of apples) grown across our state.
Apple Fest & Fall BBQ Cook-Off: Oct 21 at Humphrey Farm 522 W Willis Landing Rd, Hubert, NC
Apple Harvest Festival: Oct 21 on Main Street in Waynesville
https://blueridgecountry.com/events/2023-apple-harvest-festival
Taylorsville Apple Festival: Oct 21 on Main Avenue in Taylorsville
https://www.alexandercountyonline.com/applefestival/indexAppleFestival.htm
Tandra Wilkerson is a regular Go Ask Mom contributor. You can read more of her adventures on her blog, Thriller Mom.
