As summer comes to a close and we begin to enter the fall season, that means one thing for the Carolinas- apple picking season! With plenty of nearby orchards and farms to choose from, there's no shortage of opportunities to partake in this favorite Fall pastime. Whether you’re looking to pick your own apples, eat some delicious apple goodies, or enjoy a fun fall activity for the day, we’ve got a list of orchards that are sure to be fun no matter what you’re looking for.
Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill | York, SC
Windy Hill Orchard is a family-owned and operated boutique apple orchard and hard cider producer located in upstate South Carolina. Open every fall from mid-August until Christmas, Windy Hill offers award-winning hard ciders, pick-your-own apples, fresh-made apple cider, delicious apple products, and more. Apple picking is set to resume in September 2022.
Sky Top Orchard | Flat Rock, NC
Sky Top Orchard is a local favorite year after year. Located in Flat Rock, NC, this orchard offers U-Pick apples, plenty of fun activities for the entire family, apple cider, and of course their famous apple donuts. Apple picking has already started for 2022, but be sure to visit their website to see what is currently being picked.
Perry Lowe Orchards | Moravian Falls, NC
Perry Lowe Orchards is a family-owned and operated apple orchard located in the beautiful foothills of North Carolina. The Lowe family has been growing apples for six generations, starting in the 1800s. The orchard presses its own apple ciders with special variety blends and dehydrates its own apples in 7 different varieties. The 2022 Perry Lowe Orchard Apple U-Pick season will begin September 3rd. Be sure to reserve your spot now here!
Apple Hill Orchard Cider Mill | Morganton, NC
Nestled in the South Mountains of Western North Carolina, Apple Hill Orchard is conveniently located just south of Morganton and has over 20 varieties of apples. Pick-Your-Own has already begun and will continue until all the apples are harvested, so be sure to head there soon! While you’re there, you’ll also want to visit their bakery and market for their yummy apple cider and their apple-packed baked goods.
Grandad’s Apples n’ Such | Hendersonville, NC
If you visit Grandad’s Apples n’ Such for the day then you’re sure to enjoy a variety of fun family activities on this 100-acre family farm and apple orchard. At Grandad’s Barn and Country Store, you will find a great selection of fall harvest decorations, baked goods, and other apple gifts. Make sure to stop by the bakery to enjoy hot cider donuts, apple pies, cookies, hot cider, apple cider slushies, and much more.
NC Apple Festival 2022 | Hendersonville, NC
September 2-5, 2022
If you’re looking for something to do this Labor Day weekend, then look no further than the 2022 NC Apple Festival in Hendersonville, NC. With activities planned for each day during the NC Apple Festival, this is sure to be a hit for the entire family. Some things you can expect are the Street Fair, live entertainment, food vendors, and plenty of community activities. Visit their website for the most up-to-date information on this event.
Even though it doesn’t quite feel like fall just yet, apple picking is a great way to kick off the season. Whether you’re an apple aficionado, or just looking for something to do in these upcoming months, visiting any of these locations is sure to be a blast!