Apple Picking Near the CSRA
Fall is near and it is time for the greatest season in the South! Festivals, hayrides, corn mazes, scarves and pumpkin spice lattes!!! CSRA Kids is so excited to share with you all the fun the area has to offer you this season. Our hope is that you will Fall for the CSRA!
Please take note this list is for informational purposes only. It is based on reader recommendations, submissions and research.
Prices and packages are subject to change.
Apple Picking Near the CSRA
Apple Picking in South Carolina
Bryson’s Apple Orchard
http://www.brysonsappleorchard.com/
1011 Chattooga Ridge Rd.
Mountain Rest, SC 29664
(864) 647-9427
Season Begins:
Mid August – Middle of October
What to Expect:
Picnic Tables
Pressed Cider
Wide Selection of Jams and Jellies
Canned Goods
Honey from Bees
Sorgum Syrup and Local Vegetables When in Season
Drive Time:
2 hrs and 45 mins
Chattooga Belle Farm
http://www.chattoogabellefarm.com/
454 Damascus Church Rd
Long Creek, SC 29658
(864) 647-9768
Season Begins:
Late August – November
They do have peaches, grapes, blueberries, and raspberries.
What to Expect:
U-Pick (No U-Pick This Year Due To Harsh Winter and Late Freeze)
Pre-Picked Apples On Site
Disc Golf
Education Tours (Tuesday – Thursday by Reservation Only)
Bistro
Drive Time:
2 hrs and 45 mins
Apple Orchards In Georgia
Hillcrest Orchards and Farms
http://www.hillcrestorchards.net/
9696 Hwy 52 E.
Ellijay, GA 30536
706-273-3838
Season Begins:
September 1 – October 30
What to Expect:
Weekdays
Admission is $12.00 per person (walking age & up). Includes the petting farm, wagon rides, and all our playgrounds- including the giant slides.
Weekends
Admission is $18.00 per person (walking age & up)Pick your fun at the annual “Apple Pickin’ Jubilee” where you can pick your own apples, milk a cow, watch our swimming pig races, and watch live bands and cloggers on the Hillcrest Stage.
Farm Market
Grill (Weekends)
Drive Time:
3 hrs and 28 mins
BJ Reece Orchards
http://www.reeceorchards.com/
9131 Highway 52 East
Ellijay, GA 30536
706-276-3048
Season Begins:
August 26 – October 29
What to Expect:
U-Pick
Starts at $10 1/2 Peck
Farm Fun
Apple Cannons, Petting Farm, Wagon Rides, Pony Rides, Cow Milking, Scavenger Hunt Through Corn Field, Giant Jumping Pillow, Cow Trains, and Racing Ziplines!
Monday – Friday:
General admission is $13 per person and includes: U-pick admission, Farm Slide Petting Farm, Wagon Ride, Pig Races, Cow Milking, Corn Box Rubber, and Duck Race.
Saturday & Sunday:
1. Farm Fun admission is $13.00 and includes: Farm slide, corn box, milk the cow, duck races, petting farm play time, wagon ride around the farm, and admission to the pig races.
2. Super Fun admission is $18.00 and includes: Farm slide, corn box, duck races, petting farm play time, wagon ride around the farm, admission to the pig races, milk the cow, jumping pillow play time & cow train ride.
3. Mega Fun admission is $26.00 and includes: Farm slide, corn box, duck races, petting farm play time, wagon ride around the farm, admission to the pig races, milk the cow, jumping pillow play time, cow train ride, 3 apples to shoot at the cannons, pony ride (under 70 lbs), admission to the corn maze and the NEW mega slide!
Drive Time:
3 hrs and 22 mins
R&A Orchards
http://randaorchards.com/
5505 GA-52
Ellijay, GA 30536
706-273-3821
Season Begins:
Opens Labor Day Weekend Through October
What to Expect:
Farm Tours and U-Pick in September
Restaurant
Tractor Ride
Drive Time:
3 hrs and 28 mins
Red Apple Barn
https://www.redapplebarn.com/
3379 Tails Creek Rd.
Ellijay, GA 30540
706-635-5898
Season Begins:
August 26
What to Expect:
‘Pick Your Own Apples’ is on weekends in September and October or until all the apples are picked in the orchard.
$10.25 admission includes:
– Tractor ride to and from the orchard
– An apple from the Orchard
– Cup of apple cider and apple cider doughnut
– 3 flowers (excludes sunflowers)
– Animals at the Orchard Barn
– New Playgrounds for the kids
– Tractor Tire Swings
– Rock and Pumpkin Painting, Games. (Pumpkins purchased separately)
– Picnic Areas at the creek.
– U-Pick Apple Ticket includes admission to Pumpkin Patch.
Drive Time:
3 hrs and 28 mins
Mercier Orchards
http://www.mercier-orchards.com/
8660 Blue Ridge Dr.
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
706-635-5898
Season Begins:
August – October
What to Expect:
U-Pick is only offered on weekends only. 10 AM 4 PM
Tractor Tours
Drive Time:
3 hrs and 47 mins
Apple Picking in North Carolina
Skytop Orchard
http://www.skytoporchard.com/
3403 Greenville Highway.
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 692-7930
Season Begins:
August 5 – Late October
What to Expect:
U-Pick 9 am – 6 pm
Tractor Hayride – $3/ person. Children under 1 are free.
Animal Barn – Free (Bring quarters for feed)
Apple Cannon – $6.00 for 8 apples
Playground Area – Free
Bamboo Forest – Free
Gold Rush Gem Mine
Bee Train – $4/Per Person
Wooden Cut-Outs For Picture-Taking and Memory-Making
A Market with Fresh Apples, Cider, and Produce
Fresh Apple Cider Donuts
Drive Time:
2 hrs and 46 mins
Justus Orchard
http://www.justusorchard.com/
187 Garren Rd.
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-974-1232
Season Begins:
August – Early November
What to Expect:
Sunday – Saturday | 9 am – 5 pm
They offer the Jumping Pillow, Cow Train, Farm Animals, Apple Cannons, and Pick Your Own Apples.
Drive Time:
2 hrs and 54 mins
Stepps Hillcrest Orchard
http://www.steppapples.com/pick-your-own-apples/
170 Stepp Orchard Drive
Hendersonville, NC 28792
(828) 685-9083
Season Begins:
August 18 – Late October
What to Expect:
U-Pick
Friday and Saturday- 9-6,
Sunday 10-6,
Monday -Thursday 9-5:30.
Weekend Farm Fun Activities – Labor Day thru October
Corn Maze
Educational Nature Trail
Apple Cannon
Pumpkin Patch
Drive Time:
2 hrs and 54 mins
Grandad’s Apples N’ Such
http://www.grandadsapples.com/
2951 Chimney Rock Rd.
Hendersonville, NC 28792
828-685-1685
Season Begins:
August 11 – Mid October
What to Expect:
Country Store and Bakery
U-Pick 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Weekend Fun (Starts Labor Day Weekend) – Animals, Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, Jump Pillow, Mini Cow Train, and Apple Cannon
Drive Time:
2 hrs and 48 mins
We Are Looking Towards Fall…
