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!
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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:
August 15 – 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 Augusta – November
They do have peaches, blueberries and raspberries.
What to Expect:
U-Pick
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 $8.00 per person (walking age & up). Includes the petting farm, wagon rides and all our playgrounds- including the giant slides.
Weekends
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. Admission is $14.00 per person. (walking age & up)
Festival is held: Sept. 7th – Oct. 27th, 2019 (Saturday & Sunday only)
Bakery
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 1 – October 18
What to Expect:
U-Pick
Weekday – Each person 2 years of age and older cost $2.00 per person
Weekends – You have the choice of picking in the orchard behind the market or across the road from the market and it also includes the Pig Races and the Cow Milking for $5 per person ages 2 and up.
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!
Packages are Available. Please see website for details.
Drive Time:
3 hrs and 22 mins
R&A Orchards
http://randaorchards.com/
5505 GA-52
Ellijay, GA 30536
706-273-3821
Season Begins:
September
What to Expect:
Farm Tours and U-Pick in September
Restaurant
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:
September and October
What to Expect:
‘Pick Your Own Apples’ is on weekends in September and October or until all the apples are picked in the orchard.
8.50 admission includes a Tractor ride to and from the orchard, pick an apple from the Orchard, a cup of apple cider, an apple cider doughnut, 2 flowers, water, rock & pumpkin painting, games, picnic area and playground for the kids. There are horses and mules next to the orchard. Pumpkins are in the field, at the U-Pick shed and the Apple Barn. (Pumpkin cost is based on what type or size you pick) Children 2 and under are free. Taxes not included.
Saturday is from 10:30am – 5:00pm. Sunday 1:00-4:00pm. Weekday Groups by Appt.
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 – September
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 – Late October
What to Expect:
U-Pick 9am – 6pm
Tractor-pulled hay rides (there is no actual hay in order to accommodate those with allergies)
A small pond where you can feed ducks (bring change for feeders)
An animal area where you can visit farm animals and friends
A large playground area for the kids
A bamboo forest to explore
Wooden cut-outs for picture taking and memory making
Fresh apples, cider and produce at our fruit stand market
Fresh-made apple cider donuts
An assortment of goodies for gift baskets and take-home treats
Acres of mountaintop paradise where you can roam searching for the perfect tasty treat
Plenty of places where you can commune with nature and each other
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:
U-Pick 8:30am – 6pm
Every weekend (weather permitting) they offer the Jumping Pillow, Cow Train, Farm Animals, BBQ 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 – Late October
What to Expect:
U-Pick 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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 – November
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
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