Fall in Charlotte can pass you in a flash if you're not paying attention, it seems to go from hot to cold with a peek of cool fall in no time. If you don't pay attention apple picking season will pass you by! Many farms are ready for you to visit and have apples ready to go! Bookmark this page so you have this list ready to go~
Enjoy the farm’s u-pick family fun!
Picking Schedule (Apples ready August 19)
Open Monday-Saturday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, contact the farm before going
2075 Pleasant Hill Avenue, Morganton, NC
See website for more specific directions
Knob Creek Orchards, Farms and Creamery
Pick your own apples and other fun activities!
Be sure to call ahead for details 704-538-1405
Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm, Sunday 12:30-8:00 pm
Coston Farm
Pick your own apples right off of the tree!
Picking Schedule (first apples in September)
Call ahead for hours 828-685-8352
3748 Chimney Rock Rd., Hendersonville, NC
Grandad’s Apples
Apples, pumpkins, farm animals and fun!
Picking Schedule (Apples ready Mid-August)
Open through October 7 days a week, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
2951 Chimney Rock Rd., Hendersonville, NC
Skytop Orchards
Lots of family-friendly and memory-making activities!
Picking Schedule (Apples ready now)
Open daily 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (cash only)
Flat Rock, NC
For lots more information on where to go and what to bring see website
Picking Schedule (No apples until September)
Opens mid-September for picking~ Check website for hours when picking season starts
Hard cider and apple cider doughnuts for sale
1860 Black Highway, York, SC
Apples and Pumpkins! Apples start in September
Only 45 minutes from Charlotte
Check website in September for picking hours
1261 Oak Ridge Farm Highway
Picking Schedule (Apples ready to be picked August 15)
Open M-F 9:00 am-5:00 pm and Saturday 9:00 am-5:30 pm
Open on Sundays after August 27
Apple cider doughnuts, hay rides, and pumpkin picking
Blueberry Thrill
Picking Schedule (Some apples ready now)
Limited hours~ Open Saturday and Wednesday 7:00 am-11:00 am
Hours will extend later in the season, call ahead
6938 Eaglesfield Road Hendersonville
The Orchard at Altapass
This is one of the most unique orchards in our area with an incredible history.
Picking Schedule (Some apples ready now)
Open Wednesday-Sunday from 10:00 am-5:00 pm
1025 Orchard Rd, Spruce Pine, NC
