Apple Orchard

Just a few miles from the Chattooga River, Bryson’s Apple Orchard is also close to gorgeous waterfalls and many of the hiking places that KAG has recommended (so maybe hiking and apple donuts one day this fall?). The Long Creek area, according to their website, is one of the “largest apple producing areas east of the Mississippi River.”

TBD for the 2026 season (they were closed for 2025)

Offers:

• Prepicked apples
• Asian pears (Asian pear crop ruined by a late frost in 2021)
• Fresh peaches

At the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains lies this gorgeous farm and orchard, which is not only a working farm but also a popular wedding venue.
Besides a pick-your-own experience, Chattooga Belle Farm also offers cabin rentals, a bistro for lunch and dinner, disc golf, and an amazing variety of exotic fruits like Asian pears, figs, pawpaws, and persimmons.

Open for the 2026 season
Upick apples begin in mid-August (check before you go)
Farm store is open year-round

Fall Festival October 17, 2026
Check the Chattooga Belle Farm Website  for daily updates on available options.

Pet Policy: Dogs are allowed, but not in the fruit areas or inside dining. They are allowed for outside dining and the disc golf trail.

Offers:

• Restaurant serving lunch and dinner
• Cabin rental
• Event Venue
• Disc Golf
• Distillery
• Pre-picked apples, table grapes, wine grapes, peaches, and more.
• Farm Store

Apple picking is a delight at Coston Farm with the mountains as a backdrop to the orchard. Like other orchards, they also offer delicious baked goods and apples already picked for sale.

 2026 season-opening date: OPEN
Open for upick apples now

Pet Policy: No pets allowed

Offers:

• U-pick apple orchard from August – October
  (See their apple ripening calendar for different varieties)
• Farm Store with pre-picked apples, pumpkins, and fall decor

With over 20 different varieties of apples, you are bound to find a favorite at Grandad’s Apples N’ Such. They also have a bakery on-site that sells pies, donuts, caramel apples, and cider. Activities for kids include a corn maze, cow train, and a huge pumpkin patch where kids are bound to find their ideal pumpkin.

Fall Season (September & October)
Opens July 31st, 2026 for Fall season
Upick apples is open for 2026

Pet Policy: All pets must be leashed and picked up after while visiting.

Offers:

• Offering U-Pick Apples: check Grandad’s Facebook page for updates,
• Pumpkin Patch (late September – October)
• Farm Store and bakery
• Corn Maze ($)
• Cow Train ($)
• Apple Cannons ($)

Grandad’s Apples & Such

Enjoy a beautiful fall day picking apples and soaking up the season at this Upstate favorite.

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Jeter Mountain Farm is the result of more than 150 years of farming history in the Hunsader family. Located on 411 acres near Hendersonville and Brevard, this farm offers Choose N’ Cut Christmas Trees, plus U-pick includes berries, peaches, pumpkins, grapes, and over 20 varieties of apples. Be sure to check the Jeter Mountain Farm Harvest Calendar to see what’s ready for picking. Important to note for the tractor enthusiasts in your family: orchards are accessed via tractor ride!

2026 season of Upick apples begins August 9th, 2026

• Apple U-pick is by appointment, so schedule on their website
• Pumpkins will be available in early October 2026

Pet Policy: Pets are not allowed at the U-pick orchards, inside the market, inside the tap room, coffee shop, and wagons.

Offers:

• U-pick Apples & other fruits according to season
• Market with pre-picked apples, apple cider, apple cider donuts, and other goods
• Hard Cider Tap Room
• 1813 Smokehouse
• Covered play area
• Coffee House

Jeter Mountain Farm

U-pick fruit and flowers, a wagon ride through 400+ acres, a creamery, and a huge indoor play area make this one of our favorite orchard day trips.

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Located in a picturesque part of Hendersonville with views of the mountains, Justus Orchard is the perfect place to go apple picking. Their apple cider donuts are also a treat not to be missed. This apple orchard in Hendersonville, NC was one of the first in the state to invite customers to not only buy apples already picked but allow visitors to go into the orchard and pick their own apples.

Open for the 2026 season
Apple Upick has begun!
Check the Justus Orchard Facebook page for current u-pick status, before heading up. 

Pet Policy: Well-behaved dogs on leash allowed and owners must pick up after them.

OFFERS:

• Blackberries – July thru August
• Apples – Mid August thru Early November
• Bakery
• Apple cannon ($)
• Jumping pillow ($)
• Cow Train ($)
• Playground
• Justus Tap Room

Justus Orchard

Take your family for fall fun and apple picking at this beloved Upstate orchard.

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Located in beautiful Hendersonville with views of the mountains, Pilot Mountain Pears is the only dedicated Asian pear orchard in the area. They have more than 5,000 Asian pear trees and will open in 2023 for their third u-pick season.

2026 Season: Pick your own opens September 4th, 2026
Check the Pilot Mountain Pears Facebook page for current u-pick status, before heading up. 

Pet Policy: No pets allowed

Offers:

• Asian pears – Late August – Early October
• Bakery
• Picnic area

Pilot Mountain Pears

The only dedicated Asian pear orchard in the area, with mountain views and over 5,000 trees.

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A Kidding Around reader favorite, Sky Top Orchard offers mountain views, ponds with ducks and geese, farm animals, play structures, and apple and fruit trees.

Find out all about Sky Top in our Kidding Around Family Review of Sky Top Orchard.

Don’t miss the amazing apple cider donuts. Last year, there were some concerns about Sky Top getting too crowded so maybe try to go during the week if you prefer smaller crowds.

2026 Official season-opening date: Now Open
U-pick for 2026 is by appointment only – make an appointment.
Sky Top is very accessible, with paved trails for to help navigate their hills.

Pet Policy: Dogs on leash allowed but not in the fruit stand.

Offers:

• U-pick apples
• Farm Store with Cider donuts
• Farm animals
• Wagon Rides
• Playground
• Gold Rush Gem Mine

Sky Top Orchard

Make the best fall memories at this Western NC favorite, with apple picking, mountain views, and all the autumn charm you’re looking for.

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Open 50 years, Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard are experts on organizing their orchard for u-pick. They begin their family fun and farm activities in mid-August and invite you to bring a lunch and spend the day at the orchard.

Open August 15th, 2026.
Check their Facebook page for up-to-date info on what’s available for picking.

Offers:

• U-pick Apples
• Grapes
• Sunflowers
• Farm Store
• Picnic Space
• Corn Maze ($)
• Jump Pads (on weekends) ($)
• Apple Cannon (on weekends) ($)

Stepp’s Orchard

Pick apples, explore a corn maze, and eat pumpkin donuts at this fall favorite.

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The owners of the Windy Hill Orchard and Cider Mill got their start 20 years ago when they wanted to create the perfect apple cider (they apparently succeeded). Their main apple variety is the Stayman Winesapp and u-pick opens up in late August. The orchard asks that everyone 2 years of age and older have their own pre-purchased bag before heading into the orchard. They also have weekend events that include live music.

 2026 season-opening date: August 13th, 2026
Reservations are required to Upick apples

Offers:

• U-pick Apples
• Farm Store with baked apple goods
• Hard Cider Tastings
• Cider donuts
• Apple cider slushies

Windy Hill Orchard and Cider Mill

Make a day of it in York County with cider, donuts, and more family fun nearby.

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