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:
Every weekend during September and October or until they are all picked
What to Expect:
Weekdays
(Monday-Friday) Admission is $14.00 per person (walking age & up). Swimming Pig Races – 12:30 daily. Cow milking 11:00-12:00 daily. Petting farm, wagon rides playground, giant slides, trike rides, jumping pillows, ball zone, soccer challenge, ping pong, corn hole, zipper swings, Spinning Charis, Giant Bubbles & fairy tale trail.
Weekends
(Saturday & Sunday) Admission is $22.00 per person (walking age & up).
Swimming Pig Races – 12:30, 2:30 & 4:30. Cow Milking – 11:00 – 6:00
Entertainment on the Stage begins at 1:00.
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 24 – October 31
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 $8 per person and includes: U-Pick Admission, Farm Slide, Corn Box, Duck Races and Petting Zoo.
Saturday & Sunday:
1. Farm Fun admission is $13.00 and includes: U-Pick Admission, Farm Slide, Petting Zoo, Wagon Ride, Pig Races, Cow Milking, Corn Box, Rubber and Duck Race.
2. Super Fun admission is $18.00 and includes: U-Pick Admission, Farm Slide, Petting Zoo, Wagon Ride, Pig Races, Cow Milking, Corn Box, Rubber Duck Race, Jumping Pillow, and Cow Train Ride.
3. Mega Fun admission is $26.00 and includes: U-Pick Admission, Farm Slide, Petting Zoo, Wagon Ride, Pig Races, Cow Milking, Corn Box, Rubber Duck Race, Jumping Pillow, Cow Train Ride, Apple Cannon (3 apples), Scavenger Hunt, Pony Ride (under 70lbs) and Mega Slide (rider must be 42″ to ride along).
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 24
What to Expect:
‘Pick Your Own Apples’ is on weekends in September and October or until all the apples are picked in the orchard.
$11.25 admission includes:
– Tractor ride to and from the orchard
– An apple from the Orchard
– Cup of apple cider and apple cider doughnut
– 4 flowers (excludes sunflowers)
– Animals at the Orchard Barn
– New Playgrounds for the kids
– Tractor Tire Swings
– Pumpkin Painting (In Season), 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 Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. 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 1 – Late October
What to Expect:
9am – 5pm until Labor Day Weekend
9am – 6pm until Daylight Savings Time (DST) ends
After DST ends, we’re open daily from 9am – 5pm
Tractor Hayride – $3/ person. Children under 1 are free.
Animal Barn – Free (Bring quarters for feed)
Apple Cannon – $7.00 for 8 apples
Playground Area – Free
Bamboo Forest – Free
Gold Rush Gem Mine (Price based on bucket size)
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 16 – Late October
What to Expect:
U-Pick
Monday-Thursday from 9 am to 5:30 pm
Friday & Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm
Sundays from 10 am to 6 pm.
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:
July 26 – Mid-October
What to Expect:
Country Store and Bakery
U-Pick 8:00 am – 6:00 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