North Carolina is the 7th largest apple-producing state in the nation and Henderson County is the largest apple-producing county in North Carolina and grows 65 percent of the apples in the state. Today Henderson County is home to approximately 200 apple growers. According to Henderson County Extension Service statistics, there are about 5000 acres of apple trees planted in Henderson County. The apple harvest season runs from late August to late October. The most widely-grown apples are Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Rome Beauty and Galas. In addition, a number of other varieties are harvested. Fresh apples, cider, produce and many other items may be purchased at one of the many roadside apple markets or produce stands located throughout Henderson County. Some orchards offer tours and allow you to pick your own apples. Enjoy a self-guided driving to tour into the heart of scenic apple country.
Apple Orchards, Produce, & Tours
Blue Ridge Farm Direct Market Association
Buy apples directly from the grower, Hendersonville, NC 828-697-2775 ext 8 www.ncapples.com
Odell Barnwell & Sons, LLC Farm
Roadside Stand - offers apples, cider, spiced cider, vinegar, jam, pumpkins, vegetables and peaches; 2900 Chimney Rock Rd., Hendersonville, NC 828-685-7300
Coston Farm & Apple House
Opens September to Mid-December
offers we pick or pick your own apples, pumpkins, cider, baked goods, apple gift boxes; 3748 Chimney Rock Hwy, Hendersonville, NC 828-685-8352 www.costonfarm.com
Creasman Farms
Open July-November
offers pick your own apples, pumpkins, gourds, and beans for picking, & farm animals; 280 Bent Arrow Lane,Hendersonville, NC 828-685-7728 or 828-699-4821 www.creasmanapples.com
Grandad's Apples
Open August - October
offers we pick or pick your own apples, peaches, pumpkins, and apple products, baked goods; 2951 Chimney Rock Rd., Hendersonville, NC 828-685-1685 www.grandadsapples.com
Henderson Farms
offers fruits, vegetables, apples, cider, & field trips / tours; 704 Tracy Grove Rd., Hendersonville, NC 828-698-7416
Justus Orchard
Open August to mid-November
offers u-pick or we-pick apples, cider, peaches, blackberries, cabbage, pumpkins, local vegetables, and canned goods, groups are welcome. Four-generation apple growers; 187 Garren Rd., Hendersonville, NC 828-685-8033 www.justusorchard.com
Lyda Farms
Open June - November
offers apples, pumpkins, fruit, vegetables and farm animals. Tour groups, buses, coaches, school groups, are welcome; 3465 Chimney Rock Rd., Hendersonville, NC 828-685-3459 www.lydafarms.com
McAbee’s Fruit Stand
offers apples, produce and cider, 184 E Tracy Grove Rd, Flat Rock, McMurray Rd and I-26 (exit 53), 828-693-0193
McConnell Farms
offers strawberries, asparagus, blackberries, micro-mix greens, vegetables, apples, greenhouse & nursery plants, preserves, fruit butters, ciders, pumpkins, and crafts; field trips and tours available; 177 Old Dana Rd., Hendersonville, NC 828-692-2819
Mountain Fresh Orchards
Open late-August to mid-November
offers apples, cider, produce, and bakery items; 2887 Chimney Rock Rd., Hendersonville, NC 828-685-7606 www.mtnfreshorchards.com
Owenby's Fruit Stand
Open end of August to first or second week in November; 7 days/week 8:00am-6:00pm
offers cider, specialties (jam), pumpkins, peaches, cabbage, apples, vegetables. 4517 Chimney Rock Rd., Hendersonville, NC 828-691-4397 or 828-691-4397
Piney Mountain Orchards
Roadside Stand - offer apples, peaches, cider, specialty gifts / grafts, pumpkins, & ice cream / dairy products , 3290 Asheville Hwy., Hendersonville, NC 828-692-4800
Sky Top Orchard
Open mid-August to Early-December
offers we pick or pick your own apples & peaches, pumpkins, gourds, hayrides, barnyard animals, and group tours & school groups; 1193 Pinnacle Mountain Rd., Flat Rock, NC 828-692-7930 www.skytoporchard.com
JH Stepp Farm's Hillcrest Orchard
Open mid-August to Early-November
a 70-acre working farm and apple orchard, offering we pick or pick your own apples, pumpkins, wagon rides and group tours; 221 Stepp Orchard Dr., Hendersonville, NC 828-685-9083 www.steppapples.com
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