Summer's not over, fall isn't here but apple season is upon us! We're talking fresh picked apples, apple cider, apple cider donuts, apple pies, oh my (and so much more)! Grab the family and head over to these local Orchards for some fresh produce and family fun!
Note: Not all Orchards and farms are opened yet. I'll continue to update the list!
We do our best to keep our information as accurate as possible, however, it's always best to call or visit the site ahead before heading out as times, prices and weather can change without notice! Do you have a great local farm or orchard to add to the list? Email me!
Now Open for the 2019 Season!
Location: 280 Bent Arrow Ln, Hendersonville
Hours: Sunday's 1-5pm
Features: Enjoy a memorable pick-your-own-experience tucked away on the Union Hill Ridge!
Location: 3748 Chimney Rock Rd, Hendersonville
Hours: Monday - Saturday 8:30am - 6pm
Will be Open Sunday, September 1st
Features: Enjoy a memorable pick-your-own-experience at Coston Farm with the NC mountains as a back drop.
Location: 2951 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville
Hours: 7 days a week 8am - 5pm
Features: Apples are picked fresh daily and available in the barn and country store or head out to the Orchard and pick your own with over 20 varities to choose from! Make sure to stop by the bakery and grab some hot cider donuts, apple pies, apple cider slushies and so many other apple goodies to eat! Kids can enjoy the play area with a spider web climbing net, large plastic display animals to climb on and take fun pictures with, homemade swinging tube that sits multiple people (push back and forth). Then head over to the barnyard coral to see and feed a variety of farmyard animals!
Location: 3465 Chimney Rock Road, Hendersonville
Hours: Open daily 9am - 6pm
Features: Come by the Roadside Market for fresh locally-grown seasonal fruits and vegetables, plus apple butter, jellies, jams, and preserves! Take a self-guided tour around the barnyard to observe farm animals in a working farm setting and enjoy some great photo opportunities!
Location: 187 Garren Rd., Hendersonville
Hours: Open daily 8:30am - 6pm
Features: You can grab pre-picked apples or venture out in the Orchard and pick your own with over 15 apples available during the season - gala and gingergold are ripe for the pickin' now! Kids can enjoy the new farm playground and apple cannons! Don't forget to take a bounce on the large jumping pillow and stop by the pond to see ducks and visit the farm animals! Visit the Apple House for honey, jams, jellies, preserves and other homemade goodies and swing by the Bakery for their famous homemade Fried Apple Pies, Apple Cider Donuts, Apple Cider, Cider Slushies, Caramels, Apple Bread and more!
Location: 2887 Chimney Rock Rd., Hendersonville
Hours: Sunday - Thursday 8am - 6pm, Friday and Saturday 8am - 7pm
Features: Fresh picked apples, delicious goodies from the bakery, beautiful views and the new Apple Express train!
Location: located above Flat Rock, NC on Pinnacle Mountain Road, which is easily accessible from U.S. 225. - just watch for their big yellow Sky Top Orchard signs.
Hours: Open daily 9am - 6pm
Features: Enjoy panoramic mountain views, orchard ponds with ducks and geese, a barnyard area with sheep, goats, chickens, turkeys, peacocks and more! A bamboo forest to explore, lots of picnic areas and, of course, a mountaintop of fragrant apple and fruit trees. In addition to the playhouses, big apple and pumpkin houses, swing sets and sandbox in the Playground and bee train, they've added a Fort this year. You'll find fun new places for selfies and photo ops throughout the season. This year you'll also be able to see inside our Bakery and purchase fresh treats. Click here for more changes this year!
Location: 170 Stepp Orchard Drive, Hendersonville
Hours: August 24th - October 31st Monday - Thursday 8am - 5:30pm, Friday and Saturday 8am - 6pm and Sunday 10am - 6pm.
Features: Stroll through the 38-acre orchard and pick your own NC apples from 21 apple varieties. Navigate the challenging 5-acre corn maze and shoot apples at targets with an apple cannon (weekends only). Walk the educational nature trail. Chat with Farmer Stepp and meet three generations of the Stepp family! View farm machinery and capture family memories! Don't forget to stop by the country store to grab a donut and apple cider!
Happy Picking!
