Check out these Apple Orchards in North and South Carolina.
Pick your own apples, or buy a pre-picked bundle. Some offer cider, hayrides and more!
Carrigan Farms
Moorseville, NC
www.carriganfarms.com
Apple picking begins Saturday August 31st. Hours are Saturday 10am till 3pm and Sunday 11am till 3pm, every weekend throughout the month of September.
Red and Golden Delicious apples are available.
Hill’s Orchard & Vineyard
Trinity, NC
www.hillsplace.northstatewebspace.net
Open daily in September for apple picking.
Apple Hill Orchard
Morganton, NC
www.applehillorchard.com
U-Pick begins in late August and continues until early November. Red and Golden Delicious, Rome, Granny Smith and more varieties available.
Granddad’s Apples
Hendersonville, NC
www.granddadsapples.com
Open until mid November. Select pre-picked apples fresh off the trees daily inside the store or venture out in the orchard to pick for yourself.
Windy Hill Orchard & Cider Mill
York, SC
www.windyhillorchard.com
Opens mid September for apple picking. Open Friday afternoons, Saturdays and some Sundays. Stayman Winesap apples are available for picking.
Chatooga Belle Farm
Long Creek, SC
www.chatoogabellefarm.com
Open through mid October, apple varieties include Liberty, Golden Delicious, Pink Lady, Granny Smith, Gale Gala, Fuji, Royal Gala, and more.
For additional apple orchards, check out www.pickyourown.org.
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